📖 SYNOPSIS
The anime unfolds in the -IF- world, a reality where history has been altered, and the popular card game, Cardfight!! Vanguard, does not exist. Ibuki and Suiko find themselves entangled in this altered timeline, their destinies intertwined with those of Emi and Shuka. Together, the four individuals must navigate this unfamiliar world, facing challenges and uncovering the secrets behind the distorted history. Their shared goal is to restore the true history of their world, a journey that will test their resolve and forge bonds as they strive to bring back the reality they once knew. The series explores themes of memory, identity, and the importance of preserving the past.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Kouji Ibuki
FIVA employee and Team Demise coach, Kouji Ibuki uses Link Joker, seeking to destroy Vanguard.
Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru
Emi Sendou
Aichi's caring sister, Emi supports Team Q4 and uses a Bermuda Triangle deck, showcasing her kind and supportive nature.
Portrayed by Enomoto Atsuko
Suiko Tatsunagi
Suiko Tatsunagi, eldest sister of Rekka and Kourin, calmly manages PSY cardshop and Team Ultra-Rare.
Portrayed by Aimi
Shuka
Emi's fairy companion and Blaster Pair, Shuka is her best friend.
Portrayed by Yoshida Yuuri
Cardfight!! Vanguard Series
TV · 2011 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard
Timid middle schooler Aichi finds purpose and friendship through the card game Vanguard, aiming to challenge the aloof Kai Toshiki, who introduced him to the game.
75%
TV · 2012 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard Asia Circuit
After winning the National Tournament, Aichi and his friends must compete in the Vanguard VF Circuit to save Cray and their captured friends using the new Limit Break power.
TV · 2013 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard Link Joker
After entering a new high school focused on the future, Aichi seeks to prove the value of Cardfight by building a combined Royal and Gold Paladin deck and forming a team to win the high school championships.
TV · 2014 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard Legion Mate
After Aichi's disappearance and memory loss, Kai, armed with Blaster Blade and Royal Paladin, must fight powerful "Quatre Knights" to find his friend.
TV · 2014 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard G
Chrono Shindou, a misunderstood middle schooler, discovers a mysterious card deck and embarks on a journey of friendship and competition in the world of Cardfight!! Vanguard.
TV · 2015 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard G GIRS Crisis
Team TRY3 embarks on the G Quest, facing personal and external challenges to awaken the remaining Depend cards and save both Earth and Planet Cray from destruction.
TV · 2016 · TMS Entertainment
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Stride Gate
After Team TRY3's victory, Chrono and Kouji must battle the mysterious "Company" and stop Ryuzu Myōjin from summoning powerful Zodiac Time Beasts.
TV · 2016 · OLM
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Next
After entering high school, former teammates Chrono, Shion, and Tokoha become rivals as they each form their own teams to compete in the U20 Championship.
TV · 2017 · OLM
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Z
Apostles from Planet Cray, wielding the power of six Zeroth Dragons, invade Earth to revive the destructive Dragon Deity of Destruction, Gyze.
TV · 2018 · OLM
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD
Timid middle schooler Aichi's life transforms when he rediscovers his cherished "Blaster Blade" card and begins playing the card game "Vanguard."
TV · 2019 · Seven Arcs
Bermuda Triangle ~ Colorful Pastorale
Follow the cheerful daily lives of mermaid idols who, from a peaceful village, now shine under the dazzling lights of the big city stage.
TV · 2019 · OLM
Cardfight!! Vanguard Highschool Arc
After a timeline shift removes a teammate and the student council interferes, Aichi and the Miyaji Cardfight Club strive to win nationals while facing personal struggles.
TV · 2019 · OLM
Cardfight!! Vanguard: Shinemon Arc
Ten years before Aichi and Kai's reunion, a young Shinemon Nitta, the future manager of Card Capital, fights to save the struggling card shop from a takeover.
TV · 2021 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress
After running away from home, Yu-yu discovers the card game Vanguard and finds friendship and excitement within a nighttime amusement park.
TV · 2021 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress Season 2
Following a friend's departure, Team Blackout struggles with uncertainty and atonement, yet finds solace and unity in their shared love for Cardfight Vanguard.
TV · 2022 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress
The world of Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress revolves around the card game Vanguard, where players engage in intense battles using powerful cards and unique strategies.
TV · 2023 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 2
Following their victory, Yuuyu, Raika, and Touya travel to America for exhibition matches, while Danji investigates the mysterious disappearance of fighters.
TV · 2023 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 3
In a world controlled by the Uniformers, Yu-yu and his friends battle for the joy of unique cardfights, challenging the AI GUI's vision of a perfect Vanguard society.
TV · 2024 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez
Six chosen fighters clash in a battle for survival, wielding powerful cards known as the "Six Desires" to determine who will have their wish granted.
100%
TV · 2024 · Studio Jemi
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Season 2
Following Akina's wish fulfillment, a new tournament, the "Destined Showdown," begins, pitting the owners of Destined One cards against each other for a chance to have their wishes granted.
88%
TV · 2025
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez DELUXE Arc
Following the Destined Showdown, Akina and friends enter the DELUXE tournament, facing powerful opponents and a profound question about their Vanguard motivations.
TV · 2025
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD Divinez DELUXE Finals
The ninth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: D Series, premiering Summer 2025, continues the action-packed card game battles.
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