Kuriboh pops out of nowhere and wants to assist Yami

This is from Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters. I own nothing.

[@khfan4life365]

I love how Kuriboh nuzzles against Yami and Yami’s like “I can’t stay mad at you”.

[@Iceskyguy]

Let's be honest here though, who could?

[@nicolasboateng3821]

❤❤❤ I love this kuriboh like being cute

[@dakotamartinez8310]

I liked that even though he did not wanted Kuriboh, he accepted quickly, and improvised.

[@samanthaangell3758]

It's like the Kuriboh card chose them instead of the other way around

[@JayRidders]

@@samanthaangell3758 If you watch the whole duel, it’s definitely made clear Kuriboh chose itself.

[@chadbrown748]

Improvise, adapt, overcome.

[@zingodoom]

"Hold on! I didn't click this!" "Sorry, the algorithm states once a video is chosen, it cannot be changed."

[@jclau77]

The algorithm is absolute hideous, it’s like it was made by some schizophrenic individual who doesn’t know anything about coding The old algorithm was perfect with almost zero flaws, now it’s just a pile of doo doo

[@Saiyan0X]

All hail the algorithm!

[@jclau77]

@@Saiyan0X The algorithm is pure garbage, it’s getting worse every year

[@jclau77]

@@Saiyan0X kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fPpHabmNmfbKs

[@FandomEnforcer]

omg that’s a good one lol

[@FandomEnforcer]

Proof that Yami is a teddy bear! he can’t even stay mad at Kuriboh for jumping out to help him. Scene is too cute!

[@alchemist824]

I don't think any of us could be mad at Kuriboh

[@shadowx2652]

Odd

[@kennethbremiller]

Especially winged kuriboh from gx remember that

[@kingyunahshzra1486]

So true

[@_SYDGAMING_]

And is the only man who would put watapon in his deck on purpose

[@kylegoyak]

I love how he was stern with Kuriboh but then softened up at the end

[@codygagecampbell4521]

Never underestimate the kuribo that monster has saved Yugi in many duels

[@Matsuna13]

It’s because of kuriboh’s ability. He’s a lifesaver in dire situations

[@nathandunn4782]

True to both comments That’s why earlier today 20/5/2023 when watching Yu-Gi-Oh GX episode 1 dr crower makes fun of winged Kuriboh I just started laughing Very LOUDLY because everyone always makes fun even to them The legend king of games himself stopped the rage of obelisk They clearly knew this because everyone knows who the king of games is and the whole world saw the duel between Seto and kaiba after the gods was summoned People are stupid If a card is used by a legend you treat the arc type like a legend plus the whole school saw kuriboh being used when yugi’s deck was used after it was stolen.

[@geoffredston3523]

Yup. Kuriboh may be weak, but he always comes through in a pinch.

[@aminedekkal3325]

Kuribo is basically the plot armor do yeah

[@christineking2855]

As I recall correctly, Kuriboh showed his razor sharp teeth and was about ready to attack and even harm Yugi until Yami took over and banished all the monsters back to where they came from.

[@alchemist824]

Wish I could hug that adorable little furball

[@FandomEnforcer]

i’m going to c if i can find a plushie of the cutie pie.

[@alchemist824]

@@FandomEnforcer good luck

[@arbetor12]

@@FandomEnforcer send us a link I want one

[@ari_amaya]

In case anyone is still interested, there is a Kuriboh plushie available on Amazon and Target’s websites. There are a few other characters too (including Yugi and Yami too).

[@alchemist824]

@@ari_amaya appreciate the information

[@thattimestampguy]

Waiting until those last seconds, you start to understand the bond this spirit from the Ancient Egyptian Past has with a furball from a magical card game.

[@kevinnicholson2335]

Yami when Kuriboh comes out as his Deckmaster: “I didn’t choose you.” Misty when Psyduck comes out of Pokeball: “You dumb duck!”

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

😂😂

[@axell15thewispmaster79]

He doesn't hate Kuriboh. But he would rather have someone like Dark Magician on there 😂

[@sethdon1100]

And besides, kuriboh ended up helping Yugi winning this duel, so it’s fine.

[@rookiered223]

@@karinamiddlebrooks2167 also misty and psyduck ate very Close now. Psyduck is even a competent fighter

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

@@rookiered223 yess psyduck finally getting his shine!!

[@BryonYoungblood]

I just love how Kuriboh was like that. And even when Yami Yugi/Atem underestimated him, he realized how wrong he was about Kuriboh as his Deck Master.

[@shadowx2652]

He had faith in him actually

[@shalucard107]

@@shadowx2652 yeah he finds value in all his cards, but I value his cards at 50 cents.

[@BryonYoungblood]

@@shadowx2652 Well he was hesitant at times especially near the end until Kuriboh used his Deck Master ability

[@putrableeker151]

@@BryonYoungblood imagine how powerful dark magician's deckmaster ability would be. I think it would be something along the lines of: "all spells in your deck can be played as if they were on the field." Spammable living arrow which does whatever the fk you want.

[@alchemist824]

@@putrableeker151 his ability was Double Magic: lets you use the effect of a magic/spell card twice per turn

[@brimstoneclub]

After watching the "Waking the Dragons" arc, I'm convinced this wasn't a data version of Kuribih but the Duel Monster Spirit itself.

[@MasterArchfiend]

Coincidentally both are anime only arcs. Maybe that was partial influence on GX being so heavy on duel spirits.

[@kieranburke7876]

But that still doesn't explain how that Kurboh jumped out of his card in the virtual world.

[@Nickster891]

@@kieranburke7876 oh that has a simple explanation ahem DEUS EX MACHINA literally XD is funny cause deus ex machina translates to god in the machine

[@kieranburke7876]

@@Nickster891 I don't get it.

[@thetinyant5251]

@@kieranburke7876 noah is god in the machine [or it seems so until gozaburo steps up]

[@AnimeGirl4891]

Awwww. The part where Kuriboh nudges on Yami’s cheek is just adorable 🥰

[@christineking2855]

More like nuzzling

[@camithewitch5265]

Honestly, Kuriboh is so cute and fluffy, I would choose it as my Deck Master every time just so I can hug it constantly lol

[@totalwartimelapses6359]

And that's why you ended up losing your body to a creepy old man disguised as a Sea Warrior

[@camithewitch5265]

@@totalwartimelapses6359 Doesn't matter, hugged Kuriboh lmao

[@Juanrivers2022]

@@camithewitch5265 lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DarkZ0l]

pretty sure master duels has deck masters, so yeah there's that

[@Ghostrider6A]

Don't do it, Kuriboh self-destruct on contact!

[@Matsuna13]

I said this once and I will say it again! Kuriboh is so adorable with a good ability as a defensive monster. Never underestimate a monster card like him with small HP (both attack and defence)

[@prestongiles9917]

Pokemon Trainers: Eh! I didn't want this starter. Get in the box! Yami Yugi to Kuriboh: this isn't how I planned it, but lets do it, friend!

[@LordTyph]

Implying any trainer ditches their starter.

[@ms.pirate]

Uuuhhhhh 😅 we can actually choose our starters

[@prestongiles9917]

@@ms.pirate Right, but when it comes to special cases. Like when the one you wanted might have already been taken.

[@ragnacrossx4047]

@@LordTyph it's crazy that people ditch there starters either because they don't like the design of any of the starters or because they do it by choice

[@luckypikachu4892]

@@LordTyph Cough Cough Damian

[@ineffable_lesbian]

Kuriboh chose him and he should be HONORED

[@someteennamedcharles2035]

Even in the virtual world, Yami is powerful enough to still be connected to the Duel Monsters World.

[@ferny1267]

Kuriboh is the best!

[@ecbgames238]

I know right Kuriboh has a rare special ability that it is very good for keeping life points from taking battle damage

[@DeezNuuuts]

Best piece of garbage

[@ecbgames238]

@@DeezNuuuts well kuriboh strengths aren’t its attack points it’s really strength comes from the special ability from your hand

[@DeezNuuuts]

@@ecbgames238 it only negates 1 attack. 1 FUCKING ATTACK. Id rather use negate attack (🤮) than kuriboh

[@DeezNuuuts]

@@ecbgames238 hes like the worst hand trap.

[@thebiggestsaddestloser]

"I didn't choose you but, now we must win this together." Sounds like something you'd say to your illegitimate child when taking part in a parent child decathlon.

[@scarlettskipper9352]

This is... Oddly specific.

[@JWheel5]

@@scarlettskipper9352 I agree with you

[@SerenitySpiderMonkey]

Yami had his best moments in this season

[@Misaka05050]

Ngl, Atem looks cooler with his school jacket on instead of him wearing it like a cape. imo.

[@FandomEnforcer]

i need a Kuriboh doll! i want to cuddle the adorable fluff ball!!!

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

“Imagine if I said I wanted to choose Kuriboh as my Deck Master, eh? That would be absolutely-oh, crap in the Nile! I just chose Kuriboh as my Deck Master, didn’t I?”

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

*"DO THE LA LA LA LA LA-LA LAAAA LA LA LA LALALA!"*

[@TotalEvo7]

​@@HunhowsShadowStalkerThat's an annoying Kuriboh

[@marcusmckanbackman]

Yami meets LittleKuriboh! Best crossover episode ever!

[@ecbgames238]

Kuriboh was like “hey Yugi choose me I want to assist you and I promise I won’t let you down and I have a great special ability that I might think it’s cool for defence.”

[@CenasBabygirl42377]

Kuriboh is too cute

[@zachattack5691]

You don't choose your deck master. The deck master chooses you.

[@eriseverblight729]

Kuriboh is such a good monster when used right and for me has been good luck charm love the little guy!

[@youssefferchichi1439]

Yami is the definition of "improvise, adapt, overcome"

[@Crypto1234]

"That's an annoying Kuriboh"

[@dragonballa5083]

Du da la la la la la 😂

[@kerryallen9128]

Kuribo is so cute and is so adorable

[@ShadowsAngelBlade]

Kuriboh is adorable with Yami!! 🥰

[@nexusgaming2999]

Kuriboh is an adorable gremlin and I want a plushie

[@zottffss]

Kuriboh/Winged Kuriboh always will be #1 in my tiny Yu-Gi-Oh heart!

[@markussimicak104]

“Oh crap in the nile i just chose Kuriboh as my deck master didn’t I?”

[@shadowspeed5440]

Doo doo laalaalaalaalaalaa laalaalaa laalaalaa

[@jeremytung1632]

Oh crap in the Nile I chose Kuriboh as my deck master.

[@krfan5459]

DO DA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LALALA LALALA.

[@pavloskotridis7449]

DO DA LALA

[@Blazecap]

That’s an annoying Kuriboh.

[@AlexandreOliveira-ei5ig]

DO DA LALALALA SATAN

[@user-yk1ne2sx3z]

kuriboh is the cutest monster ❤️

[@Matsuna13]

Kuriboh is indeed an adorable monster. But he’s one not to be underestimate, because of his low attack and defence points.

[@mackenzieangelahuelgas4935]

yami: picks and card kuriboh: pops out of no where

[@silverX3870]

That was adorable

[@kingdombladesventus]

When your got your last choice/option instead of your first pick becomes the one that comes through and save you. Or When you didn't get your first choice and stuck with the last person or thing that's weak becomes the very strong one that turns everything around.

[@MrBcardinal35]

I mean Kuriboh as a deck master probably would have beaten out many of his vanilla monsters like Gazelle and Queens Knight, if anything him staying off the field would benefit him more

[@zacharyroberts5937]

0:28 Cute Kuriboh face

[@GAME_ZILLA]

When Kuriboh just hugs Yami like that He is like "I cant be mad at such a cute furball like you"

[@internetcontrolunit1]

kuriboh just knew he was needed

[@alastor_loves_countryhumans_]

STAWP HIS REACTION IS SO CUTE❤

[@benwasserman8223]

So was Kuriboh acting as a duel spirit here? Because otherwise Noah somehow gave that virtual card a mind of its own.

[@sewerrat11000]

Yup, a duel spirit

[@spenserfarman3045]

Kuribohs always seem to help the main characters whenever they're needed most. OG Kuriboh and Winged Kuriboh always helped protect both Yugi and Jaden in dire situations, Kuribon helped guide Luna when she was lost in the Spirit World, Rainbow Kuriboh guided Yuma to Astral and even became a space coaster looking ride to get him away from danger and Linkuriboh had a small part in helping Yusaku's friend when he was stuck in that apocalypse world.

[@linkfan6555]

@@spenserfarman3045 and Manga Yuya has a Performapal Variant of Kuriboh, but it’s not to important lol.

[@alchemist824]

@@linkfan6555 maybe not to the story, but Kuriboh himself is always important

[@Dexuz]

All cards can potentially act like duel spirits, they are the "modern incarnation" of the monsters after all. While in this scene it was very blatant, we have seen other cases of monsters showing their will even in canon arcs, like when Yugi fought Arkana.

[@bluesnake1713]

You don't choose the Kuriboh, the Kuriboh choose you.

[@hiromamoru9175]

Like a cat

[@superstarchris3925]

That last part is so wholesome

[@Matsuna13]

Depict Kuriboh wanted to be Yugi’s deck master, Yugi trusted him

[@pokede1236]

That kuriboh is cute!

[@leonorakristinerozalinamll9473]

Kuriboh loves it's daddy😘😍.

[@noelleenglish9019]

He pushed the Kuriboh away! How rude!

[@MelonTartVA]

If only Kuriboh could always be this cute.

[@jofbeats11]

I love kuriboh in the anime ever since I was 5 and still do❤❤❤❤

[@1infinitecreator]

It’s the little angry face for me 😂🙃

[@nexus5253]

I need a kuriboh plushie.

[@theheronexus1199]

I low key want deck master tournaments.

[@erikstensaas1202]

Have you ever played Yugioh Duelists of the Rose's? It uses a combination of this game rulebook with like a chess rule set. It's really fun but challenging if you don't know any passwords

[@theheronexus1199]

@@erikstensaas1202 played it. Was very challenging.

[@erikstensaas1202]

@@theheronexus1199 it becomes easier when you learn the passwords that give you almost every card. For instance Blue-Eyes has a password. Passwords can only be used once though so watch out

[@ramen5]

closest thing we have are skill cards in Duel Links. That was such a wasted potential on Konami's part not making them deck masters.

[@erikstensaas1202]

@@ramen5 I know what you're talking about, but I've stuck with Dueling Nexus.

[@teammystic4life38]

I love how Kuriboh comes out like ooh ooh pick me, pick me

[@Feyuna69]

When the teacher picked the wrong student for your project:

[@bend7726]

DO THE LALALALALA

[@ezrawyvern6795]

Now I can see why Kuriboh appears in that image when Atem is dueling the Orichalcos Soldier. Their bond is surprisingly strong.

[@TomJacobW]

He did do the lala, indeed!

[@bearholdensharkslux4791]

"He's like what was in this weed"

[@samifranco5541]

i love how the Dark Magician and Celtic Guardian are there but is like Nah let Kuriboh handle this XD

[@sapphirewriter8349]

Seems more like this scene was to teach Yami to be more trusting to those around him as he often pushed those away to protect them or because he didn't trust they would handle a situation.

[@samanthaangell3758]

I wish Yugi's friends could watch this P.s. I really love that kuribo

[@LvXGameMaster]

You know, when the Abridged series referenced about this, I missed the episode, so I thought it was a joke. Seeing this clip I'm like "Wow, they were pretty spot on"

[@iceeeanmccabe5776]

Yu hi didn’t choose the deck master the deck master chose him

[@geidyelizabethperalta5775]

Kuribom que lindo es con Yami en plena batalla que tierno

[@fotiosvakakis1723]

I love how Kuriboh squared up

[@whocaresssssss2974]

Keep in mind that Kuriboh is actually reincarnation of Atem's father.

[@illusoryphoenix5178]

Wait, what???

[@emmanuelmbense2777]

I have to say, Kuriboh is cute and not useless. Hands down

[@wwetitle818]

Ah, crap in the Nile, I just chose Kuriboh as my deck master, didn’t I?

[@luckypikachu4892]

Do the Lalalalalalalalala!

[@wwetitle818]

@@luckypikachu4892 That's an annoying Kuriboh.

[@meyeahyeah]

This is why I'm getting Kuriboh tattooed on me this weekend

[@usagifang]

Yami does care about his monsters and this proofs it.

[@SarahAbramova]

He chose you, be grateful for fluffball.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Oh crap in the Nile I just chose Kuriboh didn’t I?

[@chrisjames7023]

I love kuriboh too cute I want all the kuriboh to be my friends to love and have assist by I'm such a loving person to love cute little pets like kuriboh, Yami Yugi can't stay mad at kuriboh but because kuriboh wants to help but now they can ❣️💓💞💕❤️ kuriboh will be my deck master !

[@mariay8036]

Omg😍♥️, this scene is so cuuuuute😍😍😍😍😍♥️!

[@darkyami12141]

I severely appreciate that they kept the original voice for Kuriboh for this duel

[@grovesy333]

I loved this encounter the most

[@jamesc9853]

Kuriboh is better than most pokemon

[@th3blackghost214]

Hell no! 😓

[@sahanboydl]

@@th3blackghost214 hell yes 🤬

[@shadowx2652]

😆

[@FlyJonat]

"I didn't choose him" "Once a deck master is chosen..." Why can't he change? He just said he didn't choose him.

[@dwemjutsu]

The bad guy wants every bit of advantage he could get in order to steal his body... That implies bending the rules. Noticed that he didn't say that the duelist needed to chose a deck master, but that the deck master, once chosen cannot be changed. Meaning, if by any means a duel spirit chooses itself, then... It is a choice being taken... Hell, if I was Yami's opponent I would have chosen Mushroom Man to be his deck master.

[@LordTyph]

Because he's a villain and doesn't actually want a fair fight.

[@b1acksteve]

@@LordTyph Although tbh aside from this and the guy joey dueled the big 5 all dueled on the up and up

[@LordTyph]

@@dwemjutsu You're really the kind of person who plays Mushroom Man?

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

Big five cheats remember like alot.

[@rober4]

This arc was very intense and exciting

[@catsorafgc]

Wasn’t Kuriboh one of the few monsters in Yugi’s deck to actually interact with him? I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the actual sprit of the monster

[@sorenman1]

Out of all Yugi's monsters, Kuribo, Dark Magician and Dark Magician girl were more sentient compare to his other monsters. Pretty sure Kuriboh was the first monster that actually interacted with the Pharoah back in duelest kingdom where it actually felt insulted by Kaiba when it was protecting Yami. I also remember in Battle City where Dark Magician actually look worried for Yami plus the few instances where it and Dark Magician girl look like they acknowledge or nod in agreement with what Yami is saying. Wouldn't be surprised if all of them were duel spirits since the beginning like how in the final duel with Yugi, they were actually communicating with Yami when summon

[@yamihatarou7850]

Yugi watching this entire exchange from within the puzzle

[@realrealwarpet]

I wish the deck master thing had been a real thing

[@RedStar192000]

0:23 my mom talking to my dad in front of me

[@shadowx2652]

Fun fact; you hear him say kuri kuri in Japanese dub. Like the episode where jaden meets yugi again😄

[@cainandabel7059]

0:22 being last to get picked in school sports

[@sweeshaman]

time wizard would be my deck master

[@p0kemons]

Playing with fire

[@sweeshaman]

@@p0kemons Ka......BOOM

[@skyslasher2297]

Virtual world or not I think this proves these cards have some form of sentients to them considering Kuriboh just did this of his own will.

[@joshestrada2230]

Aw😍 Kuriboh is so cute

[@elae4051]

I mean if you think about it, it's a win win either way because Kuriboh offering himself over DM means Atem still gets to use DM in his main deck and not risk losing because of the rule and Kuriboh gets to get an ability as a Deck Master.

[@user-dj9nv3mt8d]

kuriboh is adorable

[@qb3540]

I love it when the Duel Monsters act like Pokemon

[@kriskskid_]

cute !!! >.

[@jordonwood-13]

Every protagonist is close with their Kuriboh monster.

[@kaylagib]

I used to never appreciate the humour in this show

[@froztgamergamesreactionsan6298]

Tried this deck master style with a friend along while back, didn’t work out as a dual, but was still a fun idea Shame they didn’t try it out more

[@TrunksStrife]

I didn’t choose you! tears up card- Null and Voided

[@IGamingStation]

Kuriboh really is a Fiend type monster.