Abyss Actor

"Abyss Actor" ( Makai Gekidan) is an archetype of DARK-Attribute, Fiend-Type Pendulum Monsters used by Sylvio Sawatari in Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V. It is supported by the "Abyss Script" archetype and related to the "Abyss Costume" archetype, all of which are also used by Sylvio.

Appearance
The "Abyss Actor" monsters are based on different kinds of performing artists. In the anime, the "Abyss Actors" change their appearances when used with "Abyss Script" cards, such as "Abyss Actor - Superstar", which dons a new costume, fitting to it performing the role of the "Abyss Script", such as being a wizard when used with "Abyss Script - Fantasy Magic" and a knight when used with "Abyss Script - Abode of the Fire Dragon".

Etymology
The "Abyss Actor" monsters tend to follow a pattern of "Abyss Actor" followed by an adjective (excluding "Abyss Actor - Extra") and then the performing art role that the "Abyss Actor" is based off of.

Playing style
The archetype's playing style relies on taking advantage of Pendulum Summon. Their Pendulum Effects activate by returning Pendulum Monsters to the Extra Deck only to bring them back immediately through Pendulum Summon, while several of their Monster Effects activate based on the number of monsters on the field, which can easily be swarmed by Pendulum Summoning.

The archetype is supported by "Abyss Script" Spell Cards, which can be searched by "Abyss Actor - Superstar" and have varied effects that range from increasing the player's LP to returning destroyed monsters to the hand.