Ishizu Ishtar

Guardian of the Millennium Items

Guardian of the Millennium Items and Marik's older sister. A calm and intelligent woman.

Quotes

  • One cannot choose fate, but how one resists it is up to oneself.
  • The power of the Millennium Items is terrifying, but using it correctly becomes a protective force.
  • My brother, I believe in you.
  • Calmness is the key to victory.
  • Carrying the weight of the past, let's forge the future.

Trivia

  • Ishizu is set to have the blood of ancient Egyptian royalty.
  • In contrast to her brother Marik, she has a calm and rational personality.
  • One of the few characters who knows the secrets of the Millennium Items.
  • Her voice actress has changed, but always performed with a calm tone.
  • Her conflict scenes with her brother in the anime are popular as emotional highlights.

Alternate names

Ishizu Ishtar イシズ イシュタール

Tags

Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Items Duel Monsters Ishizu Ishtar Marik's sister Ancient Egypt Calm and composed Female character Battles

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A dignified woman with long black hair, wearing ancient Egyptian-style clothing.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Millennium Puzzle mark on her forehead
  • Ancient Egyptian ornaments
  • Long black hair
Iconic items
  • Millennium Puzzle
  • Ancient Egyptian ornaments
  • Duel Disk

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed with a steady demeanor, rich in knowledge and rational. She has deep compassion even for her brother Marik.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Compassionate
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Cautious
Motto
One cannot resist fate, but how one confronts it is true strength.
Talents
  • Talent for handling the power of Millennium Items
  • Knowledge of ancient Egypt
  • Precognition ability
  • Strategic eye for duels
  • Mental fortitude
Skills
  • Card dueling technique
  • Negotiation skills
  • Deciphering ancient languages
  • Tactical analysis
Motivation
To save Marik and protect world peace as the guardian of the Millennium Items.
Habits
Maintains calmness even in serious situations, but may show emotions for the sake of her brother.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite colors
Blue, Gold
Disliked situations
Chaos, Pointless conflicts

History

Backstory
Ishizu, who carries the blood of ancient Egypt, bears the mission as guardian of the Millennium Items, resisting evil forces while wishing for her brother Marik's redemption.
Debut date
April 18, 1998
Work title
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Around Chapter 130

Appearance as guardian of the Millennium Items

Significant event
Appearance as guardian of the Millennium Items
Description
The secrets of the Millennium Items and her role are first revealed.

Confrontation with brother Marik

Significant event
Confrontation with brother Marik
Description
Engages in a mental duel to save Marik.

Participation in Duel Monsters battles

Significant event
Participation in Duel Monsters battles
Description
Actively participates strategically in various duels.

Relationships

Marik Ishtar

Sibling

Her younger brother, sharing a complex fate. She supports him with deep affection.

Unknown

Yugi Muto

Ally

Cooperates with Yugi to confront the Millennium Items crisis.

Guardians of the Millennium Items

Guardians of the Millennium Items: leader

Media appearances

Yu☆Gi☆Oh!

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1996

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Anime / Supporting

2000 TV anime series

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

西村ちなみ

Voice actor
西村ちなみ
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Nika Futterman

Voice actor
Nika Futterman
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Kazuki Takahashi

Creator name
Kazuki Takahashi
Role
Original author

Kazuki Takahashi

Creator name
Kazuki Takahashi
Role
Character designer

スタジオギャラクシー

Creator name
スタジオギャラクシー
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Ishizu Ishtar Figure

Item name
Ishizu Ishtar Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Millennium Puzzle Replica

Item name
Millennium Puzzle Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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