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CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD

CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD
★ 6.5/10•2021•24m•TV-14•Animation•Action & Adventure
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Third-year middle school student Yu-yu Kondo lives in Kanazawa city of the country of Kaga. Being unable to reject requests, Yu-yu often gets caught up in his sister's hobbies. When Yu-yu could no longer bear it and ran away from home, he was saved by Megumi Okura. Megumi invites Yu-yu to the Night Amusement Park "Wonder Hill" where her friends gather. The amusement park is where many youths of the Vanguard-centric group "Team Blackout" gather. And this is how Yu-yu encounters Vanguard and was drawn in by the appeal of Vanguard and the world and friends he had never seen before.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 3, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Night at the Amusement ParkE124m

Night at the Amusement Park

Unable to withstand his sisters' teasing any longer, Yu-yu ran away from home and was brought to an abandoned amusement park by a member of Team Blackout. And that is also where Danji is aiming to get his 20th consecutive win, with Tohya standing in his way for that record.

Apr 3, 2021

Episode 2 - TrickstarE224m

Trickstar

Yu-yu finds Danji in town and attempts to tail him to find out more, but ended up being discovered. Danji senses Yu-yu's interest in starting Vanguard, and allows him to choose a card to be his buddy. Meanwhile, Megumi misunderstands the closeness of Danji and Yu-yu's relationship, and challenges Yu-yu to a cardfight.

Apr 10, 2021

Episode 3 - Tiger of KagaE324m

Tiger of Kaga

The mysterious challenger Katsuki defeats Megumi and challenges Danji to a match, but Danji has a condition: to defeat Yu-yu first. And that's how Yu-yu started his special training with Danji for the cardfight one week later.

Apr 17, 2021

Episode 4 - Our Seven-Day CrusadeE424m

Our Seven-Day Crusade

The morning after the sudden retirement announcement, the amusement park is labelled with notices for destruction, and Danji goes missing, leaving Yu-yu and the remaining Blackout members troubled. In order to keep the amusement park from destruction, Megumi sets out to meet someone.

May 1, 2021

Episode 5 - That's CardFight Pro-Wrestling!!E524m

That's CardFight Pro-Wrestling!!

Danji joins the town's Pro-Wrestler Association as a regular to revive it, but is shocked to find out that his opponent is none other than Hiroshi Tanahashi. However, being adept at Vanguard as well, Tanahashi suggests having their match in both arenas as "CardFight Pro-Wrestling."

May 8, 2021

Episode 6 - Wonder ChildE624m

Wonder Child

Tohya appears once more at Wonder Hill with his partner Masanori, hoping to have another match against Danji. Danji wanted to accept the challenge from Tohya, but he has yet to sufficiently recover from his injuries the other day to cardfight. And so, Yu-yu challenges Tohya to a cardfight in Danji's place.

May 15, 2021

Episode 7 - Runny PorridgeE724m

Runny Porridge

Yu-yu seems to be under the weather after his match with Tohya, and suddenly develops a fever and faints at the amusement park. He intends to rest at home, but with his mother and sisters are away on vacation, a concerned Danji suggests looking after Yu-yu at his house instead.

May 22, 2021

Episode 8 - Like a Fish and WaterE824m

Like a Fish and Water

It's the anniversary of the day Megumi and Danji met. However, Danji shows no signs of any intention to celebrate it, and seems to have completely forgotten about it. Seeing that Megumi has started sulking in disappointment, Tomari takes action to lift her spirits.

May 29, 2021

Episode 9 - Overnight StatueE924m

Overnight Statue

Yu-yu and the others are surprised as a helicopter suddenly appears in the skies above the amusement park, with Tohya's partner Masanori in it. As his cards are being blown away by the wind pressure from the helicopter, an angry Zakusa shows another side of him that's uncharateristically wild. Will this be the start of a blood strife between Zakusa and Masanori!?

Jun 5, 2021

Episode 10 - Fluttering BannerE1024m

Fluttering Banner

An injured Shinobu arrives at Wonder Hill after encountering card hunters. Danji's facial expression changes upon hearing Shinobu's story, and he sets off alone. When Megumi and the others return to the amusement park after participating in a meeting of leaders in Danji's stead, they find their fallen comrades with a completely changed Tohya standing amidst them.

Jun 12, 2021

Episode 11 - Fire Dragon's CeremonyE1124m

Fire Dragon's Ceremony

Yu-yu arrives at the amusement park at night, only to find his fallen comrades, a stolen banner, and Tohya. Tohya challenges Yu-yu to a fight in one week, threatening that "I'll burn the banner if you don't turn up. And I'll burn it if you lose", and departs from the amusement park.

Jun 19, 2021

Episode 12 - Night Attack on the HeavensE1224m

Night Attack on the Heavens

Yu-yu loses to Tohya. Blackout's banner is burned, and his team mates are overwhelmed by their loss and sense of helplessness. Danji returns at this point, and enraged by what he sees, Danji challenges Tohya to a rematch. What will result from this match, and what awaits Yu-yu and friends?

Jun 26, 2021

Episode 13 - Blessed RainE1324m

Blessed Rain

Danji abruptly relinquishes his position as leader and leaves Team Blackout. Megumi chases after him and challenges him to a Vanguard Fight in order to express the feelings that she cannot put into words.

Oct 5, 2021

Episode 14 - Exspecta vs Bastion / RebootE1424m

Exspecta vs Bastion / Reboot

A conflicted Yu-yu helps the newly appointed team leader Tohya as he works tirelessly at various odd jobs to repair Wonder Hill. Tomari suggests they have a Vanguard Fight. Yu-yu vs Tohya. What lies beyond this rematch?

Oct 12, 2021

Episode 15 - Maiden Mannerism / ReconciliationE1524m

Maiden Mannerism / Reconciliation

Yu-yu and Tohya worry about Megumi, who had suddenly disappeared after Danji's departure. In order to reach her, Yu-yu and friends decide to...

Oct 19, 2021

Episode 16 - Nordlinger \ InfiltrationE1624m

Nordlinger \ Infiltration

The team known as "The Daybreak" is lead by the mysterious Mirei Minae. Daybreak continues their hunt for banners everywhere in order to promote their ideal image of Vanguard. To uncover their true intentions, Danji makes contact with Haruka.

Oct 26, 2021

Episode 17 - Sealed Blaze Maiden \ Face OffE1724m

Sealed Blaze Maiden \ Face Off

Though Mirei enjoys their secret rendezvous, Danji behaves awkwardly. To close the distance between them, Mirei challenges Danji to a fight.

Nov 2, 2021

Episode 18 - Greedon \ GluttonyE1824m

Greedon \ Gluttony

Shinobu and Zakusa await the arrival of Yu-yu, Megumi, and Tohya, who are on their way through the mountain trail to Daybreak's HQ in Nagoya. Shinobu's Greedon bares its fangs upon Megumi, who burns with anger.

Nov 9, 2021

Episode 19 - Dark Trickstar \ EncounterE1924m

Dark Trickstar \ Encounter

Yu-yu and friends take a break at a bathhouse. Danji and Mirei appear before them on their way to grab a parfait. Having differences in the ideals of their teams, Yu-yu and Mirei decide to settle it with cardfigh

Nov 16, 2021

Episode 20 - Your Name \ ReminiscenceE2024m

Your Name \ Reminiscence

Mirei loses sight of Yu-yu and friends at a festival. While being rescued by Danji, Mirei is shocked as she realizes that Danji is Nadatsugu, the brother she thought passed away.

Nov 23, 2021

Episode 21 - Megumi vs Haruka \ RecollectionE2124m

Megumi vs Haruka \ Recollection

A match with Daybreak. Up first is the person known as the Queen of Ice, Haruka Sokawa, and her opponent is Megumi from Blackout.

Nov 30, 2021

Episode 22 - Awakening of Chakrabarthi \ FlightE2224m

Awakening of Chakrabarthi \ Flight

Up next, Yu-yu and friends face a vengeful Shinobu, who appears to be relaxed and in top form.

Dec 7, 2021

Episode 23 - Aurora Fierce Princess \ Right and WrongE2324m

Aurora Fierce Princess \ Right and Wrong

Tohya prepares to settle his score against Masanori. A devious smile plays around Masanori's lips - what could he be up to...?

Dec 14, 2021

Episode 24 - Bastion vs. Bruce \ ResolveE2424m

Bastion vs. Bruce \ Resolve

The flames of Tohya's and Danji's fighting spirit rage silently as their fateful showdown begins. Their resolves clash, and the winner is...?!

Dec 21, 2021

Episode 25 - overDress \ ShowdownE2524m

overDress \ Showdown

Yu-yu climbs to the top of Nagoya Castle for a cardfight against Mirei. With the very existence of their teams on the line, the time has come for a final showdown.

Dec 28, 2021

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