Chumley Huffington
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Chumley Huffington, known as in the original Japanese language
version, is a fictional character
in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
anime
series. In the English version, Chumley is voiced by Ted Lewis
, while Takehiro Hasu takes the role in the Japanese version.
Initially a duelist with an extremely pessimistic outlook, Chumley gradually grows to become a respected designer for Industrial Illusions.
Chumley's character design was overseen by Tv Tokyo. His usual outfit consists of the standard Slifer Red uniform, though its colors are inverted to include a larger section of white than red. His face, build, and hairstyle were made to resemble a koala
. As conceived, the character was very muscular, but his muscle tone is removed from the English version to make him appear obese
. He carries an Academy-issued Duel Disk
on his left hand.
anime, Chumley, a student living in the Slifer Red dormitory at Duel Academy, was forced to retake his freshman year after failing his first time around. He became convinced that trying to do any better was pointless, but the arrival of Jaden Yuki
and Syrus Truesdale
improved his outlook. In them, he saw two best friends who would encourage him to gain more confidence in himself
Throughout the series, Chumley participates in only two Duels: the first with his father, and the second with Vellian Crowler. His father believed that his son's efforts at Duel Academy were worthless and that he would be better off leaving. To put an end to the conflict, Chumley struggled valiantly against his father's special tactics, but ultimately lost. Despite this, he allowed his son to continue his studies, as he saw that Chumley had actually learned something, and that his friends would always support him.
Maximillion Pegasus offers Chumley a job at his company as a card designer nearing the end of the first year. In order to determine whether or not he will be permitted to leave the school, Crowler duels with him in one final test. Although Chumley manages to hold his own, even getting the chance to play the first card of his own creation, Ayers Rock Sunrise, he is again defeated. Crowler, however, lets him move on regardless, impressed by how far in his studies he has come.
Chumley returns with Pegasus during the GX tournament to give Jaden a new card, Skyscraper 2 - Hero City, to aid him in his duel with Frantz, a fellow card designer who stole the only remaining copy of The Winged Dragon of Ra from Industrial Illusions. After saying goodbye to his friends, he is never mentioned in season 3 or season 4. Although, his face makes a cameo in episode 155, when Jaden has a flashback of his friends.
Chumley has the same power to hear and see Duel Spirits that Chazz and Jaden have, although he is not totally aware of it. While Des Koala is pictured with him several times in as his spirit partner, he is never seen directly acknowledging its presence - although during the first season of the English version, he is seen having a conversation or mild dispute with one of his koala cards. It is unrevealed as to whether this is Des Koala
deck. With this naturally comes an Australian theme; his deck has cards such as Des Koala, Des Kangaroo and Eucalyptus Mole, all of which reflect his affinity toward such animals. His strongest monster, Master of Oz, possesses 4200 ATK points.
In the videogame "Yu-gi-oh GX Spirit caller" he also has "Scapegoat", "Nimble Momonga", "Berserk Gorilla","Wizard of Chaos" and "The Forest"
Japanese language
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version, is a fictional character
Fictional character
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in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, known in Japan as , is an anime spin-off and sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime. It aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between October 6, 2004 and March 26, 2008, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's...
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series. In the English version, Chumley is voiced by Ted Lewis
Ted Lewis (voice actor)
Ted Lewis is an American voice actor who does work for 4kids Entertainment, Central Park Media, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post. Primarily, he is involved with anime dub voice work...
, while Takehiro Hasu takes the role in the Japanese version.
Initially a duelist with an extremely pessimistic outlook, Chumley gradually grows to become a respected designer for Industrial Illusions.
Character design
Koala
The koala is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae....
. As conceived, the character was very muscular, but his muscle tone is removed from the English version to make him appear obese
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
. He carries an Academy-issued Duel Disk
Duel Disk
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Disk, sometimes referred to as the Duel Disk Launcher, as marketed in the United States, is a card-holding device attached to the left forearm by way of Velcro straps and plastic plate. It consists of two movable "wings" into which one can slip Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in either attack or...
on his left hand.
Biography
In the timeline of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GXYu-Gi-Oh! GX
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, known in Japan as , is an anime spin-off and sequel of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters anime. It aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between October 6, 2004 and March 26, 2008, and was succeeded by Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's...
anime, Chumley, a student living in the Slifer Red dormitory at Duel Academy, was forced to retake his freshman year after failing his first time around. He became convinced that trying to do any better was pointless, but the arrival of Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki
Jaden Yuki, known as in the original Japanese version, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. His name is meant to be a pun in Japanese, as "jūdai" is the word for "teenager"...
and Syrus Truesdale
Syrus Truesdale
Syrus Truesdale, known as in the original Japanese language version, is a fictional character in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. In the English version, Syrus is voiced by Wayne Grayson, while Masami Suzuki takes the role in the Japanese version....
improved his outlook. In them, he saw two best friends who would encourage him to gain more confidence in himself
Throughout the series, Chumley participates in only two Duels: the first with his father, and the second with Vellian Crowler. His father believed that his son's efforts at Duel Academy were worthless and that he would be better off leaving. To put an end to the conflict, Chumley struggled valiantly against his father's special tactics, but ultimately lost. Despite this, he allowed his son to continue his studies, as he saw that Chumley had actually learned something, and that his friends would always support him.
Maximillion Pegasus offers Chumley a job at his company as a card designer nearing the end of the first year. In order to determine whether or not he will be permitted to leave the school, Crowler duels with him in one final test. Although Chumley manages to hold his own, even getting the chance to play the first card of his own creation, Ayers Rock Sunrise, he is again defeated. Crowler, however, lets him move on regardless, impressed by how far in his studies he has come.
Chumley returns with Pegasus during the GX tournament to give Jaden a new card, Skyscraper 2 - Hero City, to aid him in his duel with Frantz, a fellow card designer who stole the only remaining copy of The Winged Dragon of Ra from Industrial Illusions. After saying goodbye to his friends, he is never mentioned in season 3 or season 4. Although, his face makes a cameo in episode 155, when Jaden has a flashback of his friends.
Chumley has the same power to hear and see Duel Spirits that Chazz and Jaden have, although he is not totally aware of it. While Des Koala is pictured with him several times in as his spirit partner, he is never seen directly acknowledging its presence - although during the first season of the English version, he is seen having a conversation or mild dispute with one of his koala cards. It is unrevealed as to whether this is Des Koala
Deck
Chumley plays a koalaKoala
The koala is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, and the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae....
deck. With this naturally comes an Australian theme; his deck has cards such as Des Koala, Des Kangaroo and Eucalyptus Mole, all of which reflect his affinity toward such animals. His strongest monster, Master of Oz, possesses 4200 ATK points.
In the videogame "Yu-gi-oh GX Spirit caller" he also has "Scapegoat", "Nimble Momonga", "Berserk Gorilla","Wizard of Chaos" and "The Forest"