Yu-Gi-Oh! Masters Duel held the finals of the Shadow Duelist tournament, featuring a surprise appearance by Nocturn, a renowned musician who was revealed to be none other than Zayn Malik.
The finals of Yu-Gi-Oh! Masters Duel were streamed on IGN’s YouTube channel on August 29, with hints about Nocturn’s identity being dropped for about a month leading up to the event. The victorious player, fictinium, was awarded Nocturn’s mask autographed by Zayn as their prize.
Throughout the stream, Zayn concealed his identity by wearing a mask and gloves and using a voice changer. However, at the 1:18 mark of the stream, he surprised everyone by revealing himself. During the broadcast, the hosts frequently addressed him as Nocturn and asked for his thoughts on the match, as well as his speculations on who would unmask him.
After his reveal, Zayn discussed his experience of learning the game and immersing himself in the character, expressing his deep admiration for the series. The conversation then shifted to his personal life and the hosts inquired about his future plans as a musical artist.
During a stream, he mentioned, “I’m experimenting with South-Asian music and creating some records where I sing in a completely different language. It’s a fascinating experience, although it can be challenging at times. But I enjoy challenges, so it’s a good opportunity for me.”
In addition, he mentioned that he has plans for “some significant announcements”to be revealed in the near future. This has led some fans to speculate that he may be making a comeback to the stage. His last live performance was in 2017 in Japan, with the exception of a few one-night-only shows in England in May 2024.
Many of those watching the live stream were not surprised by the unexpected crossover, as they had already figured out the identity of the celebrity guest through hints on social media.
Nevertheless, the sudden cross-over came as a shock to those who were not following the competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! Masters Duel scene, surprising both avid esport viewers and fans of the artist.
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