CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD (2021)
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.
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Episode 1 - Invitation of Fate
Release Date: 2025-01-11Deluxe—the tournament to determine the strongest in Vanguard! While invitations are being sent to top-tier fighters, Akina enjoys the cultural festival, when a mysterious man named Kagetsu Yakumo appears before him. Who could he possibly be…?!
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Episode 2 - Trial of the Moon
Release Date: 2025-01-18Kagetsu Yakumo was once a legendary fighter, on par with Michiru!! What is Kagetsu’s true intention in inviting Akina to a fight...!?
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Episode 3 - Deluxe Begins!!!
Release Date: 2025-01-25The much-anticipated third Deluxe finally begins, featuring a lineup of powerful fighters! The first match is between Mirei, the leader of Daybreak, and Gui, the AI from Uniformers! With new powers in their arsenal, who will claim victory…?!
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Episode 4 - Three Rising Stars
Release Date: 2025-02-01Suzune Rokuoin, known as the "Vanguard Machine" and a representative of an elite family, faces Senka Kanae, nicknamed "The Berserker." The battle features two of the "Three Rising Stars," showcasing a clash of the next generation's brightest talents!
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Episode 5 - Fated King vs Destined King
Release Date: 2025-02-08The long-awaited battle for the throne, which never materialized in the past, finally takes place at Deluxe! Akina enthusiastically prepares for a fight with a friend, but Kuon seems uncharacteristically gloomy. What's behind his troubled expression…?!
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Episode 6 - Challenge Toward the Future
Release Date: 2025-02-15Erika makes an important decision towards living as "Erika Myojo" in this world. Nao also reveals to her the troubles she is burdened with...! Their true feelings clash over the past!
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Episode 7 - Awakened Flames
Release Date: 2025-03-01In America a while ago, Michiru, having finally returned from the digital world, is visited by Taizo. The church bells begin to ring, as if to celebrate his awakening, or perhaps to bless his reunion with a friend.
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Episode 8 - Darkness and Chains
Release Date: 2025-03-08Cheered on by her team, Megumi, leader of Blackout, delivers a passionate fight! Meanwhile, Suzune coldly declares, "Vanguard doesn't require emotions." But could this encounter bring change…?!
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Episode 9 - Wings of Salvation and the Skyfall Knight
Release Date: 2025-03-15Akina's next opponent is Raika Koshiba! While Akina speaks passionately about his determination to win, Raika's glasses gleam sharply…! Witness the strength of the previous Deluxe champion as he continues to aim for the top!
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Episode 10 - Night of the Fallen Moon
Release Date: 2025-03-22The undefeated professional fighter, Kagetsu Yakumo, reigned supreme for a year before disappearing. At last, his mysterious past is revealed—a tale of an encounter with someone on a beautiful moonlit night.
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Episode 11 - Two Zeros
Release Date: 2025-03-29Suo, who once carried a void in his heart, sees his past self reflected in his opponent, Suzune. "A fighter who can't win has no value." Bound by the expectations of the Rokuoin family, she has closed her heart. Can Suo break through and befriend her?
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Episode 12 - Trial of the Moon, Once More
Release Date: 2025-04-12As fighters secure spots in the finals, Akina's final opponent is Kagetsu Yakumo! Drawing upon all his experiences, Akina once again faces the Trial of the Moon.
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Episode 13 - Mythisch of Miracles
Release Date: 2025-04-19"What is your reason for playing Vanguard?" Kagetsu, too, is searching for this answer. What is the realization Akina finally comes to? And how will the Mythisch respond to Akina's heart?!