During the tournament, one of the most important for the franchise, the identity of a mysterious duelist whose reveal was teased as a “celebrity in disguise,” along with hints that he mystery man was “cloaked in shadow and draped in melody” and was part of a “celebrated brotherhood of troubadours.” When the moment came, Malik, wearing leather gloves and a suit, pulled off the character’s helmet as the event’s attendants lost their minds.
The winner of the tournament not only earned the prize, but also a signed copy of Zayn’s mask. After player Fictinium emerged victorious, Malik removed his mask and talked about his love of the franchise. “I’m a big, big Yu-Gi-Oh! fan. I’ve been into Yu-Gi-Oh! for a long time, since I was a small kid, so it’s an honor to be here”, said Malik.
The singer shared his childhood Yu-Gi-Oh! binder and revealed his favorite card, involving playing the game when he was young on his Gameboy Advance SP. “My favorite card? Obviously, the Shooting Star Dragon — it’s one of my most powerful cards, that’s why I like it so much,” Zayn said, displaying his leather binder. “I have the Shooting Quasar Dragon, too.” Zayn also told viewers he has “some interesting stuff coming out with my music pretty soon. Some pretty big announcements coming up.”
Zayn Malik lifting the mask and revealing himself as Nocturne on a Yo-Gi-Oh Master Duel! pic.twitter.com/0D5M0PPoq9
— OT5 Daily (@OT5Dailys) August 29, 2024
