Hiroto Honda
Hiroto Honda
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本田 ヒロト
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 本田 ヒロト |
| Biographical information | |
| Birth | April 19 |
| Status | Alive |
| Occupation | Domino High School |
| Physical information | |
| Favorite food | Okonomiyaki |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Debut | |
| Manga Debut | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 1: “The Puzzle of the Gods” |
| InuYasha Anime | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Hiroto Honda
Japanese Name:本田ヒロト (Hiroto Honda)
English Name:Tristan Taylor
Role:Supporting protagonist and friend of Yugi Mutou in theYu-Gi-Oh!series
Personality:Loyal, strong-willed, and protective
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Role in the Story
While Honda doesn’t duel often, he provides crucial support for Yugi and Jonouchi, especially in high-stakes situations. He is strong and resourceful, capable of physically defending himself and his friends. During tournament arcs, like Duelist Kingdom and Battle City, Honda’s main role is offering support and encouragement, reinforcing the camaraderie that fuels Yugi and Jonouchi’s dueling efforts.
With a bashful expression and cheeks turning red, Hiroto Honda’s softer side emerges, revealing the endearing vulnerability beneath his tough exterior.
Personality
Honda is a loyal friend, embodying a “protector” archetype within the group. His early bravado fades as he becomes increasingly dedicated to supporting his friends. Though he lacks the strategic skill of a duelist, he remains integral to the team for his dependability and bravery in tense moments.
Background and Story
Honda began as a bully, teaming up with Katsuya Jonouchi to tease Yugi Mutou. However, when Jonouchi befriended Yugi, Honda followed suit, inspired by Yugi’s kindness and Jonouchi’s transformation. Honda developed a crush on Miho Nosaka (a character who appears primarily in the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and Toei anime), which led him to seek Yugi’s help, solidifying their friendship.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Yugi Mutou (Yugi Muto)
Honda comes to respect Yugi’s compassion and strength, ultimately viewing him as a close friend and often helping him in challenging situations.
Katsuya Jonouchi
Honda and Jonouchi share a brotherly bond, standing by each other through various challenges. Their shared history as reformed bullies and eventual allies solidifies their connection.
Anzu Mazaki (Téa Gardner)
Honda admires Anzu and is supportive of her as she encourages Yugi and Jonouchi. They frequently work together to support their friends during duels and conflicts.
Miho Nosaka
Honda’s initial crush on Miho serves as a key motivation in his early character arc. Though her character appears less frequently in adaptations outside the manga, she is integral in Honda’s shift toward a more compassionate outlook.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Known as Tristan Taylor in most English adaptations, his character’s essence of loyalty and strength shines consistently across versions.
★ While not as prominent in dueling, Honda’s practical fighting skills help the group, especially in non-card-related conflicts.
★ His early crush on Miho in the manga gives him a unique backstory that differs slightly from his characterization in the anime series.