Duke Fleed/Grendizer U

Duke Fleed (デューク・フリード Dyūku Furīdo) is the main protagonist of Grendizer U and pilot of the titular robot. He is the crown prince of Planet Fleed, the older brother of Maria Fleed, the adopted son of Genzo Umon under the name Daisuke Umon (宇門 大介, Umon Daisuke) and the fiance of Rubina until their separation.
==Background==
==Personality==
==Relationships==
Rubina
Duke Fleed’s relationship with Rubina began at a royal ball, where he stood out as the only one willing to approach her despite her infamous reputation. This act of kindness sparked a deep connection between them, which gradually blossomed into a romantic relationship as Duke grew to appreciate Rubina’s grace and compassion. Over time, they bonded over shared experiences and mutual understanding, leading to their eventual engagement.
However, Duke's world was shattered when he was framed for his parents' murder and nearly killed Rubina while piloting Grendizer during a moment of crisis. The weight of these events became a source of profound guilt and self-torment for Duke, who believed he had lost Rubina forever. His relief upon discovering that she had survived was immense, and from that moment, Duke became determined to clear his name and win back her trust. He longed to rekindle their relationship and continue with their plans for marriage, driven by the hope that Rubina still believed in his innocence.
== History==
==Etymology==
===Adoptive Name===
*The name Daisuke means "big, great" (大) (dai) and "help, assist" (介) (suke).
*Daisuke's surname Umon means "eaves, roof, house, heaven" (宇) (u) and "gate" (門) (mon).
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==References==
Category:Anime Characters
Category:Space Science Laboratory
Category:Grendizer U Characters
Category:Protagonists
Category:Fleed Planet
Category:Male characters
Category:Pilots