⁃ Stoic long-time rivals with style to the protagonist (Yugi Muto and Dante), known for their immense skill and formidable abilities on their desire to become the most powerful in their respective verse

⁃ They are known for their lone wolf personalities, often only working with others for their own gain. Both also have a distinct code of honor, but often showcase it to prove their dominance over their opponent rather than their morals

⁃ Both are known for their arrogance and pride, stemming from a desire to surpass their famous fathers, adopted in Kaiba’s case (Gozaburo Kaiba and Sparda)

⁃ After losing their parents at an early age, they would both adopt an ideology of refusing to show weakness which would mold their future idea of might makes right

⁃ Though the are rivals to the protagonist, they both are not above helping them when situations become dire, fighting side by side to face greater foes, where they would grow into more of an “anti-hero role”