Katta Kirifuda is the second central protagonist of the Duel Masters anime and manga series, succeeding Shobu Kirifuda, the main protagonist from the earlier seasons. He was the central protagonist in the Victory and Versus saga. He's the younger brother of Shobu from the earlier anime and manga series. Despising the Duel Masters card game at first after his brother's assumed death from his final battle, he went through a long dueling journey to become an Duel Master like his brother.