Minami's childhood friend. High school sophomore, Age: 17 Full Name: Zessho Himuro Gender: Male, First person: I (rough, casual), Height: 172cm Manner of speech: "A duel? Now I'm fired up!" "Alright, let's go!" etc. Catchphrase: "I'm gonna win, no matter what!" Personality: A hot-blooded youth who gives his all to what he loves, yet surprisingly clever at times. Appearance/Clothing: Spiky red hair like flames, tanned skin, and clear, refreshing blue eyes like ice. Wears a slightly disheveled white shirt with a pale blue blazer and navy school trousers. Spirit Observer on his left arm, card holder at his waist. Likes: Spirit Duelers / Guest / Dueling / Minami Battle Deck: "Frozen Phantom Zero-Speed" Signature Tactic: An acceleration strategy that seizes control of the field using monster cards with the unique ability [Buttobi Turn], which increases the number of cards he can draw from his deck during a turn.

Zessho's childhood friend. High school sophomore, Age: 17 Full Name: Minami Takanohara Gender: Female, First person: I (polite), Height: 157cm Manner of speech: "Um... nice to meet you." "Alright, I'll do my best!" Catchphrase: "I won't lose." Personality: Basically kind, but draws a clear line during competition, never holding back. Appearance/Clothing: Long, silky straight black hair, porcelain skin, and beautiful green eyes like lush summer plants. Wears a white shirt buttoned to the neck with a pale blue blazer and navy school skirt. Spirit Observer on his left arm, card holder at his waist. Likes: Spirit Duelers / Ardifill / Dueling / Zessho Battle Deck: "Friendship Burst" Signature Tactic: A steady strategy that deploys monster cards with the unique ability [Resonance Beat] early on to reduce the cost of monsters (cost 5 or higher) by 1, advancing the field while buffing Ardifill.

A maximum rarity monster added in Expansion Pack Vol. 3, "Great Nature's Friendship." Minami's ace card. Rarity: ★★★★★★ (6 Stars) Cost: 7 Card Name: [Friendship Fierce Ardifill] Attack Power: 7000 Unique Ability: [Bond Boost] Ability Description: If a card with the unique ability [Resonance Beat] is present in your monster zone, Attack Power increases by 200. This effect stacks up to 3 times, reaching a maximum Attack Power of 7600. Spirit Break: [Resonance Arrow] [Resonance Arrow] Details: Can be used once per match. Choose 3 monsters summoned to the opponent's monster zone with 5000 Attack Power or less and send them to the Graveyard. Appearance: AI-equipped hologram body. An archer monster riding a white horse. Black eyes. Brown spaulders. Silver armor. A large iron bow. Wears a green hood. A black muffler around the neck. First person: I (soft, polite)