Anzu Mazaki
真崎杏子
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Personal Description | |
Nihongo | むとうゆうぎ |
Biographical information | |
Birth | August 18 |
Occupation | Domino High School |
Physical information | |
Favorite food | Ramen |
Gender | Female |
Height | 165 cm |
Weight | 47 kg |
Least favorite food | Grated yam |
Career | |
Previous occupation | Waitress Theme park guide |
Previous organization | Burger World Kaiba Land |
Debut | |
Manga Debut | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 1: “The Puzzle of the Gods” |
InuYasha Anime | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Anzu Mazaki
Japanese Name:真崎杏子 (Anzu Mazaki)
English Name:Téa Gardner
Role:Supporting protagonist and friend of Yugi Mutou in theYu-Gi-Oh!series
Personality:Compassionate, determined, and supportive
Émile Durkheim
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Born |
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
Anzu is caring, strong-willed, and loyal. Her compassion for others is evident in her friendships, where she often takes on a nurturing role, especially with Yugi. Her character growth involves her realization of her own dreams and becoming more focused on what she wants to achieve, showing the importance of personal ambition alongside friendship.
With confidence and focus, Anzu Mazaki holds a deck of cards, ready to support her friends and stand by their side in any challenge.
Personality
Initially timid and insecure, Yugi transforms over time into a brave and self-reliant individual, supported by his friends and empowered by his connection with Atem. While Atem provides him with confidence and guidance, Yugi learns to stand on his own, developing a unique blend of kindness, intelligence, and determination. By the end of the series, Yugi has not only matured but has come to fully accept himself, embodying the strength that Atem once represented.
Background and Story
Anzu is Yugi Mutou’s childhood friend, known for her unwavering loyalty and positive spirit. She is passionate about dancing and dreams of studying abroad to pursue a professional career. This goal often symbolizes her commitment to following her dreams, serving as an inspiration for Yugi and her friends.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Yugi Mutou
Anzu has been Yugi’s friend since childhood, providing encouragement and emotional support. Their close friendship often grounds Yugi, especially during his duels and challenges.
Dark Yugi (Yami Yugi/Atem)
Dark Yugi’s confident personality draws Anzu’s admiration, leading her to develop a crush on him before understanding his true nature as a separate spirit inhabiting Yugi’s body.
Katsuya Jonouchi (Joey Wheeler) and Hiroto Honda (Tristan Taylor)
Anzu, Jonouchi, and Honda share a protective bond with Yugi, often serving as a support system that is instrumental in Yugi’s growth as a duelist and individual.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Known as Téa Gardner in most English adaptations, Anzu’s passion for dance remains consistent across versions, signifying her dedication to her dreams.
★ Her fascination with Dark Yugi’s identity serves as a unique subplot that highlights her inquisitive and romantic sides.
★ Anzu’s character was originally conceived as a grounding influence within Yugi’s life, representing his connection to normalcy amid the intense world of dueling.