Ryu Nakamura
Beginner guides and anime crossover
Ryu Nakamura is the byline for beginner guides: rules explained from the official rulebook, starter decks compared card by card, and the anime context for readers who know the show but not the game. The tone is warm and never talks down to the reader.
- Rules checked against the official rulebook and card text
- Every claim traced to a cited source
- Opinions marked as ours, with the reason
62 articles by Ryu Nakamura
Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard Format Guide 2026
Dragon Ball Fusion World standard format guide for 2026, covering deck rules, released products, rotation status, and event-specific legality checks.
· 16 min read
Union Arena 100 Girlfriends EN: Launch Guide July 2026
Union Arena 100 Girlfriends EN post-release guide: 82 card types, 12 signed AP cards, connected art, box toppers, pack contents, and buying context.
· 12 min read
Union Arena InuYasha English Release: What to Buy in 2026
Union Arena InuYasha English release guide: UE23BT is out. Compare 12-card packs, box math, card targets, early event context, and current buying options.
· 12 min read
OP-16 GY Law Deck Guide: Green/Yellow Decklist 2026
OP-16 GY Law deck guide after the Mihawk ban: the only OP-17-era Green/Yellow Law decklist, a reason for every card, and the four slots we'd change.
· 11 min read
How to Play Disney Lorcana: Beginner Rules Guide 2026
How to play Disney Lorcana for beginners, the turn order, inking, questing for lore to 20, challenges, and building your first deck, all in one guide.
· 10 min read
OP-16 Rosinante Deck Guide: Purple-Yellow Law 2026
OP-16 Rosinante deck guide: Purple/Yellow OP12-061, OP-16 Navy support, current September 2026 Standard status, key cards, and pilot sequence.
· 15 min read
Union Arena Impact Keyword Explained: Battle Damage Guide
Union Arena Impact keyword explained: how Impact deals damage after a battle win, how Impact +1 works, and the best counterplay for beginners.
· 10 min read
Union Arena Beginner Mistakes: 8 Errors to Stop Making
Union Arena beginner mistakes: 8 errors new players make with energy, the front line, Raid, and triggers, plus how to fix each one fast in 2026.
· 8 min read
Union Arena Solo Leveling vs JJK: Which Deck to Play
Union Arena Solo Leveling vs JJK compared: playstyle, difficulty, budget, and which anime IP deck is the better pick for new players in 2026.
· 8 min read
Union Arena Raid Mechanic Explained: Rules and Costs
Union Arena Raid mechanic explained: the official play sequence, base-card requirements, AP and energy costs, trigger variants, and common rules mistakes.
· 8 min read
Union Arena Trigger System Explained: All Trigger Types
Union Arena trigger system explained: Get, Draw, Active, Raid, Special, Color, and Final, trigger resolution, the limited cap, and Life-card strategy.
· 12 min read
Union Arena How to Play: Win by Taking 7 Life Cards
Union Arena how to play: win by taking all 7 of your opponent's Life cards. AP, energy, front line combat, Raid, and triggers, step by step.
· 12 min read