Yami Bakura

Yami Bakura is the malevolent spirit within the Millennium Ring in Yu-Gi-Oh!, using Ryo Bakura as his human host. He manipulates Shadow Games and the search for the Millennium Items as part of a plan tied to Thief King Bakura and the dark god Zorc.

Yami Bakura's place in Yu-Gi-Oh!

Patient, cruel, deceptive, and willing to sacrifice allies, he hides behind Ryo's gentle personality until opportunities for control appear. His abilities include possession, occult knowledge, Shadow Games, soul manipulation, the Millennium Ring's guidance, and strategic use of fiend or occult-themed cards.

Yami Bakura's major choices and character development

Ryo is his unwilling vessel, Yami Yugi/Atem is his defining opponent, and the ancient Egyptian conflict explains the identity behind his repeated returns.