The Japanese crusade continues! Rolling With The Top Dogs
continues to bring you talented duelists from around the world. This week I
introduce to you Kento Tonegawa. He has recently seen some success in the 100th
YCS thus earning him a spot in this section. Let us hear from Kento Tonegawa
himself!
Kento Tonegawa
Notable Achievements:
64th Place In YCS Long Beach 2012
(This event boasts 4300+ participants for those who are not
aware. But I’m sure everyone knows.)
How is the meta in your country performing at the moment?
Inzektors, Hieratics, Laval and HEROes are currently the top
contenders. Rabbit decks has been decreasing lately.
Do you think TCG exclusives provides positive changes in
OCG's meta?
In my opinion, I think they bring positive changes. Tour
Guide and Dolkka are very powerful! In YCS Long Beach, I was overwhelmed by
these cards.
Has Yugioh's progression gotten better and do you enjoy
playing the game as of now?
I’m enjoying the game. But it has become very difficult.
Small mistakes can directly linked to losing a
game. Fun and difficult at the same time.
How do you prepare yourself upon entering a major
tournament?
By sleeping well!
How do you usually choose which deck to play? Is it
preference or passion?
Basically, I use in-trend decks. I am now using Laval. But
sometimes I prefer to use my favorite decks like Lightsworn and Gladiator
Beast.
What is your major focus when it comes to side-decking?
The change factor. Or versatility. There are multiple uses
in these type of cards. Example, Crow and Evacuation Device. They are not only
useful against Synchro decks, they can be used against decks like Heroes as
well.
What is the best or fastest way to improve yourself as a
player,in your opinion?
More and more play! It is important to continue practice
everyday even if it is only one match. Training is important.
If you were given the right to ban a card, which card would
it be? Why?
Monster Reborn or Heavy Storm. Win or lose is sometimes
determined by who top-decks those cards first. Slightly unfair.
If Konami would allow you to unbanned a card, which card
would it be? Why?
Fishborg Blaster. It's good card. Now that Trishula has been
banned and Dewloren semi-limited, it cannot be abuse for OTK purpose any
longer.
Apart from banned list, if you were given the chance to
change something in Yugioh, what would it be?
Eliminate the borders between OCG and TCG players!
Eliminating the borders between OCG and TCG players, that
indeed is a good point. I would love to help contribute in that to be honest. I
will do my best to include players from other Asian regions into this section
next time. Hopefully with that, players around the world can get to know
talented and good players from the OCG side. If you have any suggestions on who
to interview, please leave a comment below or contact me through Facebook.
Thank you for dropping by!
TRIVIA CORNER!
-Kento Tonegawa’s favourite decks include Lightsworns and
Gladiator Beasts.
-Some of his favourite cards are Debris Dragon, Mobius the
Frost Monarch and Blocker.
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