Release Date: 2011-01-08
Upcoming Season: 9 (2026-01-09)
Seasons: 17 · Episodes: 279
Overview:
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD is a Japanese multimedia franchise that encompasses a card game, manga, and anime series. The anime follows the journey of Aichi Sendou, a timid teenager who is introduced to the card game 'Vanguard', which uses a fictional universe and mythical creatures. Through Vanguard, Aichi makes friends and develops his self-confidence. Each season typically revolves around cardfighting tournaments where players compete using their decks, which include units from the fictional Planet Cray. The series explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and personal growth as Aichi and his friends navigate through different challenges both in and outside of the game. As the seasons progress, the plot expands with new characters, rules, and stakes, pushing Aichi and his companions to evolve both as cardfighters and individuals.
Season Recaps
Season 1
Release Date: 2011-01-08
Episodes: 65
The first season introduces Aichi Sendou, a shy teenager, who gets caught up in the world of the card game 'Vanguard' after receiving a special card from his mysterious but cheerful classmate Toshiki Kai. As Aichi learns the game and participates in local tournaments with the help of his friend Misaki Tokura and shop owner Kamui Katsuragi, he grows more confident. The season focuses on his progress as a cardfighter and his rivalry with Kai.
Season 2
Release Date: 2012-04-08
Episodes: 39
Season two, titled 'CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD: Asia Circuit', sees Aichi and his friends enter the Asia Circuit Tournament to win recognition and glory. They encounter new rivals and challenges, including the mysterious organization known as 'Foo Fighter' and the enigmatic cardfighting prodigy, Leon Soryu. The season highlights Aichi's growth as he develops a new play style and discovers more about his Blaster Blade card.
Season 3
Release Date: 2013-01-13
Episodes: 59
In 'CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD: Link Joker', the third season, Aichi and his friends return as high school students and face the threat of 'Link Joker', a new cardfighting clan with the power to erase a player's existence. The sinister force slowly infects their school and the wider community, and Aichi must unlock the secrets of the mysterious card 'Planetary Messiah' to stop it. This season emphasizes teamwork and the bonds between the players.
Season 4
Release Date: 2014-03-09
Episodes: 33
Season four, 'CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD: Legion Mate', follows Aichi's disappearance and the efforts of his friend Kai to find him. As Kai leads the search, a new threat arises in the form of the revived Phantom Blaster Dragon. This season further explores calls for both salvation and destruction, leading to epic battles that test the limits of Aichi's faith in his friends and his cards.
Season 5
Release Date: 2014-10-26
Episodes: 48
In the fifth season titled 'CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD: G', the narrative shifts focus to a new protagonist, Chrono Shindou. A new generation of card fighters emerges, with fresh challenges and the introduction of gear Chrono's increasing involvement with the game as he uncovers his hidden potential.
Season 6
Release Date: 2015-10-11
Episodes: 26
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Season 7
Release Date: 2016-04-17
Episodes: 24
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Season 8
Release Date: 2016-10-02
Episodes: 52
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Season 9
Release Date: 2017-10-08
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Season 10
Release Date: 2018-05-05
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Season 11
Release Date: 2019-05-11
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Season 12
Release Date: 2019-08-24
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Season 13
Release Date: 2020-05-30
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Season 14
Release Date: 2021-04-02
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Season 15
Release Date: 2022-07-04
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Season 16
Release Date: 2024-01-13
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Season 17
Release Date: 2024-07-06
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