Thief King Bakura

Surviving Thief

Powerful antagonist character who appears in the latter half of Yu-Gi-Oh!. A boy who manipulates spirits and descends from thieves.

Quotes

  • Seize it, steal it, and win.
  • No one can stop the darkness of the Millennium Ring.
  • The only thing to do with obstacles in this world is eliminate them.
  • You wouldn't understand the pride of a thief.
  • Yugi, you are the partner in this fight.

Trivia

  • Takahiro Sakurai has long voiced Bakura.
  • The only character possessing the Millennium Ring among the Millennium Items.
  • Bakura's dark personality is depicted as an independent separate entity and a powerful enemy.
  • Name origin is 'Thief King Bakura,' meaning the king of thieves (thief).
  • In the anime version, the dark personality's lines are particularly impressively directed.

Alternate names

Bakura Bakura Madara Yami Bakura Thief King Bakura

Tags

Yu-Gi-Oh! Bakura Thief King Duel Monsters Necromancer Antagonist Shared Consciousness Dark Personality Formidable Enemy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slender boy with white silver hair. Large eyes, and sometimes his expression turns fierce due to the dark personality.
Height
約165cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Silver-white hair
  • Changes in pupil shading
  • Changes to an eerie expression during dark personality
Iconic items
  • Millennium Holy Ark
  • Duel Disk
  • Thief Outfit
  • Trademark Piercings

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mysterious
Detailed personality
Usually appears quiet and gentle, but the dark personality residing in the Millennium Ring is ruthless and cunning. Different personalities coexist like a split personality.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Enigmatic
  • Cunning
  • Loyal
  • Insidious
Talents
  • Spiritual Sense
  • Soul Manipulation
  • Duel Tactics
  • Endurance
Skills
  • Duel
  • Card Strategy
  • Millennium Item Usage
  • Stealth and Espionage
Motivation
Aims for the revival of the thief gang, and often schemes for world conquest or revenge using the power of Millennium Items.
Habits
The dark personality and speech pattern clearly change. Sometimes smirks eerily.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Card Games, Thievery
Favorite colors
Black, Silver
Disliked situations
Unexpected Situations, Plans Going Awry
Disliked foods
Unknown

History

Backstory
The Bakura clan has been known as a thief group since ancient times. Bakura, as its survivor, is possessed by the dark power of the Millennium Ring and gains immense power. His childhood was peaceful, but he causes many incidents due to the dark personality.
Debut date
April 18, 1996
Work title
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Around Volume 20

Confrontation with the Millennium Puzzle's Darkness

Significant event
Confrontation with the Millennium Puzzle's Darkness
Description
Participated in the final battle against Dark Yugi, engaging in fierce duel battles.

Awakening of the Dark Personality

Significant event
Awakening of the Dark Personality
Description
Bakura's dark personality residing in the Millennium Ring fully awakens, gaining even greater power.

Deathmatch with Yugi and Friends

Significant event
Deathmatch with Yugi and Friends
Description
The story advanced significantly through repeated duels and encounters with Yugi and others.

Relationships

Dark Yugi

Rival

Fateful confrontation in the final battle

Jaden Yuki

Rival

Fated rival in duels

Bakura Clan (Thief Gang)

Bakura Clan (Thief Gang): unknown

Millennium Item Holders

Millennium Item Holders: unknown

Media appearances

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Manga / Protagonist

1996

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Anime / Supporting

2000 TV Series

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

Movie / Supporting

2004

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Game / Supporting

2016 onwards

Voice cast and creators

Takahiro Sakurai

Voice actor
Takahiro Sakurai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Troy Baker

Voice actor
Troy Baker
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub Version

Kazuki Takahashi

Creator name
Kazuki Takahashi
Role
Original author

Kazuki Takahashi

Creator name
Kazuki Takahashi
Role
Character designer

Studio Gallop

Creator name
Studio Gallop
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Konami

Creator name
Konami
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Thief King Bakura Figure

Item name
Thief King Bakura Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Millennium Ring Replica

Item name
Millennium Ring Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited