Cardfight!! Vanguard

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Synopsis

Aichi Sendou is a timid third-year middle school student who has always lived his life looking backwards rather than forward. However, he has a card called "Blaster Blade" that was given to him when he was little, which is the sole thing that sustains him. Then Toshiki Kai, a cool-hearted high schooler, introduces Aichi to a card game called "Vanguard". When participants battle they picture they are on a planet called "Clay", and since Vanguard features a never before seen game system it has become popular around the world. Aichi immediately likes Vanguard, so he begins to play it with his friends Misaki Togura and Kamui Katsuragi, and others like his new rival Kai (who is one of the best Vanguard players). Aichi plays every day and he strives with all his soul and heart to play better, so when he battles Kai, Kai will recognize Aichi's worth.

About

Cardfight!! Vanguard premiered on January 8, 2011. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 9 seasons and 370 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on April 1, 2018.

Why viewers enjoy Cardfight!! Vanguard

Cardfight!! Vanguard targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation, Comedy elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Cardfight!! Vanguard was animated by TMS Entertainment, Bushiroad, dentsu, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Cardfight!! Vanguard holds a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 11 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Cardfight!! Vanguard include: card game, based on manga, demon, game, strategy, anime, trading card game, based on card game. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Atsushi Abe
Mark Ishii
Tsubasa Yonaga
Takuya Sato
Izumi Kitta
Shizuka Ishikawa
Tetsu Inada
Hitomi Nabatame
Aimi
Atsuko Enomoto

Production credits

Direction: Hatsuki Tsuji · Wataru Nakagawa · Daisuke Kurose
Writing: Akira Itou · Tatsuhiko Urahata

Release dates

Premiered

January 8, 2011

Last aired

April 1, 2018

Seasons & episodes

Season1

January 8, 2011·65episodes

The protagonist of this story, Aichi Sendou, is a timid boy in his third year of middle school. He had been living his life looking backward rather than forward, trying not to stand out. However, he had one thing that kept him going, Blaster Blade, a card from a card game that was given to him when he was little. That card is the reason why he begins to engage in Card Fights, something that changes his life drastically. The name of the card game is "Vanguard." The game takes place in a different planet called "Cray," and due to a never before seen play system, it becomes popular throughout the world. Aichi, immediately attracted by Vanguard, meets friends such as Misaki Tokura and Kamui Katsuragi, along with other rivals. Through friendly rivalry with them, Aichi begins to enjoy a fulfilling life. Aichi, however, has a goal: to once again battle with a Vanguard Fighter by the name of Toshiki Kai. Kai is an aloof and cold-hearted high school student who has outstanding abilities in the world of Vanguard. He is also the reason why Aichi started playing the game. For him, Toshiki is the person who saved him from his boring life and introduced him to Vanguard. In order to get better at Vanguard, Aichi puts his soul into it every day. He wishes that someday, he'll be able to battle Toshiki and have him recognize his worth. He soon learns about a power called PSY Qualia, and another boy called Ren Suzugamori, who also has the same power...

Season2

Asia Circuit

April 9, 2012·39episodes

The Vanguard Fight Circuit is a huge tournament where Aichi, Kai, Misaki, Kamui and Ren have to travel around Asia to fight different fighters. The first tournament will be held in Singapore, the second in Seoul, Korea and the third in Hong Kong and the final tournament in Japan which will also be the stage for the overall finals for each winning team.. The other side characters like Miwa, Morikawa, etc. will be left in Japan during the Singapore and Seoul stages and Miwa will be looking after Card Capital, as the Acting Shop Owner during the Tournament Period.

Season3

Link Joker

January 14, 2013·59episodes

Approximately 6 months after the conclusion of the VF Circuit, Aichi Sendou transfers to Miyaji Academy to attend high school. After he meets Naoki Ishida and Kourin Tatsunagi transfers to his class, Aichi decides to establish a Cardfight!! Vanguard club at the school. Shingo Komoi and Misaki Tokura also join the club. However, the Student Council consider the Vanguard Club to be a disruptive influence in the school and oppose its existence. In between a High School Circuit and the reintroduction of old friends and rivals, a new force emerges that seeks to take over Earth and Cray.

Season4

Legion Mate

March 9, 2014·33episodes

The fourth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard, titled Cardfight!! Vanguard: Legion Mate (Japanese: カードファイト!! ヴァンガードレギオンメイト編, Hepburn: Kādofaito!! Vangādo Region Meito Hen, lit. Legion Mate Chapter), aired on Japanese TV networks from March 9, 2014 to October 19, 2014, for a total of 33 episodes.

Season5

G

October 26, 2014·48episodes

Cardfight!! Vanguard G is the fifth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard and the first season of the G series. It aired in Japan from October 26, 2014 to October 4, 2015 for 48 episodes.

Season6

G: GIRS Crisis

October 11, 2015·26episodes

Cardfight!! Vanguard G: GIRS Crisis is the second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard G and the sixth season overall in the Cardfight!! Vanguard series. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 11, 2015 to April 10, 2016, airing 26 episodes.

Season7

G: Stride Gate

April 17, 2016·24episodes

Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Stride Gate is the third season of Cardfight!! Vanguard G and the seventh season overall in the Cardfight!! Vanguard series. It aired in Japan from April 17, 2016 to September 25, 2016, running 24 episodes.

Season8

G Next

October 2, 2016·52episodes

Cardfight!! Vanguard G: NEXT is the fourth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard G and the eighth season overall in the Cardfight!! Vanguard series. It began airing in Japan on October 2, 2016, and finished airing in Japan on October 1, 2017.

Season9

G: Z

October 9, 2017·24episodes

Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Z is the fifth and final season of Cardfight!! Vanguard G and the ninth season overall in the Cardfight!! Vanguard series and the final chapter of The TRY 3 Saga. It began airing in Japan on October 8, 2017.