Kirifuda Family

The Kirifuda Family is a prominent family of duelists that lasted for generations. Shobu Kirifuda, Katta Kirifuda and Joe Kirifuda were from the family.

Anime
Before Shobu's time, the Kirifuda Family are well known by the Duel Masters Community for generations, with some of the members having a title of Duel Master. Z Kirifuda was one of the ancestors of the family and he have some knowledge of Dokindam X, one of the most dangerous creature spirits. The ancestral lands was located in a snowy mountains. The family was well known in the usage of Dragons and primarily, the Fire Civilization.

Shobu Kirifuda
Shobu Kirifuda was one of the most prominent Duel Master in his era. His journey began in a victory in a major Duel Master Tournament. His talent was noted by the Junior Duelist Center, but at the same time, lead him to tackle against a conspiracy within the organization during the Temple Tournament. Shobu eventually gains victory against one of the strongest known duelist of his time Hakuoh, which gains him a huge recognition and also topple the Master's schemes.

Shobu eventually participated in numerous Duel Masters Tournament, which also lead him to some dangers relating to the creature world and tackling against a dangerous group; the Fua Duelists. Even though Shobu finally have peace after the war was over, he ended up in another conflict that might determine the fate of both worlds; Adam and his subordinates. In his final moments, Shobu ended the war but seemingly lost his life.