Cardfight!! Vanguard is the first main season that started the anime series as a whole. It was originally announced on July 2, 2010 during Bushiroad Card Game LIVE2020 together with the Trading Card Game it is based on, and a manga series with different story.
Episodes can be found on the official YouTube channel for the English dub (region locked to some countries), and the official Japanese channel for the original version.
Contents
- 1 Plot Summary
- 2 Main Characters
- 3 Themes
- 4 Episode Listing
Plot Summary[]
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 PSYqualia, and another boy called Ren Suzugamori, who also has the same power...
Main Characters[]
- Aichi Sendou
- Toshiki Kai
- Kamui Katsuragi
- Misaki Tokura
- Ren Suzugamori
- Asaka Narumi
- Tetsu Shinjou
- Kyou Yahagi
Themes[]
Japanese opening theme 1: Vanguard
- Performer: JAM Project
- Episodes: 01-33
Japanese opening theme 2: Believe in my Existence
- Performer: JAM Project
- Episodes: 34-65
Japanese ending theme 1: Diamond Stars☆
- Performer: Natsuko Aso
- Episodes: 01-15
Japanese ending theme 2: Smash Up!!
- Performer: Shiina Hekiru
- Episodes: 16-25
Japanese ending theme 3: DREAM SHOOTER
- Performer: Sea☆A
- Episodes: 26-38
Japanese ending theme 4: Starting Again
- Performer: Sayaka Sasaki
- Episodes: 39-52
Japanese ending theme 5: Nakimushi TREASURES
- Performer: Saori Kodama Feat. Milky Holmes
- Episodes: 53-65
English opening theme 1: Vanguard
- Performer: JAM Project
English ending theme 1: DREAM SHOOTER
- Performer: Sea☆A
Episode Listing[]
| Episode Guide - Season 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | |||||
 | Episode 1 | 運命の (Unmei no Vangādo!) | Vanguard of Destiny! | January 8th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 2 | 勝利へのライド (Shōri e no Raido) | Ride to Victory! | January 15th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 3 | ようこそ！カードキャピタル (Yōkoso! Kādo Kyapitaru e) | Welcome to Card Capital! | January 22nd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 4 | 猛攻！ツインドライブ (Mōkō! Tsuin Doraibu) | Assault! Twin Drive! | January 29th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 5 | 旋風！小学生ファイターカム (Senpū! Shōgakusei Faitā Kamui) | Whirlwind! Kamui, the Grade-School Fighter! | February 5th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 6 | 謎のカードショップ (Nazo no Kādo Shoppu) | The Mysterious Card Shop! | February 12th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 7 | (Senritsu no Souruburasuto) | The Fearsome Soulblast! | February 19th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 8 | 騎士王、出陣！ (Kishi-ō, Shutsujin! ) | The King of Knights Enters The Fray! | February 26th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 9 | ショップ大会開幕 (Shoppu Taikai Kaimaku) | The Shop Tournament Begins! | March 5th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 10 | 忍者ファイター、参上 (Ninja Faitā, Sanjō) | Enter the Ninja Fighter! | March 12th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 11 | 忍者ファイター、退場 (Ninja Faitā, Taijō) | Ninja Fighter Withdraws! | March 19th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 12 | アイチＶＳカムイ (Aichi VS Kamui) | Aichi vs. Kamui | March 26th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 13 | 決着！ショップ大会 (Ketchaku! Shoppu Taikai) | Shop Tournament Winner Crowned! | April 2nd,2011 | |
 | Episode 14 | 不死の恐怖！グランブルーデッキ (Fushi no Kyōfu! Guranburū dekki) | The Fearsome Undead! The Granblue Deck! | April 9th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 15 | ハラハラ！？エミの初ファイト (Harahara!? Emi no Hatsu Faito) | Thrilling! Emi's First Fight! | April 16th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 16 | チーム (Chīmu Kyūfō, Chiku Taikai e) | Team Q4 Heads for the Regional Tournament! | April 30th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 17 | 新たなる仲間たち (Aratanaru Nakama-tachi) | New Allies | May 7th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 18 | 白熱のトーナメント! (Hakunetsu no Tōnamento!) | White-Hot Tournament! | May 14th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 19 | 決戦! ノヴァグラップラー!(Kessen! Nova Gurappurā! ) | Showdown! Nova Grappler! | May 21st, 2011 | |
 | Episode 20 | 秘められたメッセージ (Himerareta Messēji) | Hidden Message | May 28th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 21 | 決勝での再戦！！ (Kesshō de no Saisen!!) | Rematch in the Final Match! | June 4th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 22 | 舞い降りた聖龍 (Maiorita Seiryū) | The Holy Dragon Descends | June 11th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 23 | 運命の出会い (Unmei no Deai) | Fateful Encounter | June 18th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 24 | 消せない記憶 (Kesenai Kioku) | The Indelible Memory | June 25th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 25 | 記憶の先に (Kioku no Saki ni) | Beyond the Memories | July 2nd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 26 | 波乱の幕開け！全国大会！ (Haran no Makiake! Zenkoku Taikai!) | A Stormy Beginning! The National Championship! | July 9th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 27 | ジュラシックアーミー (Jurashikku Āmī) | Jurassic Army | July 16th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 28 | 猛進！たちかぜデッキ (Mōshin! Tachikaze Dekki!) | Aggressive Movement! Tachikaze Deck!! | July 23rd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 29 | 月、満ちるとき (Tsuki, Michiru Toki) | When the Moon is Full | July 30th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 30 | 最強チーム、 (Saikyō Chīmu, Apekkusu Rimiteddo Fō!) | The Strongest Team, Asteroid! | August 6th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 31 | 美しきアサシン (Utsukushiki Asashin) | Beautiful Assassin | August 13th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 32 | 魔界の将軍 (Makai no Shōgun) | Demon World General | August 20th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 33 | 漆黒のブラスター (Shikkoku no Burasutā) | Blaster of Darkness | August 27th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 34 | 夏だ！合宿だ！ヴァンガードだ！ (Natsu da! Gasshuku da! Vangādo da!) | It's Summer! It's Camp! It's Vanguard! | September 3rd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 35 | 合宿の成果 (Gasshuku no Seika) | Results of the Training Camp | September 10th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 36 | 裏ファイトの王 (Ura Faito no Ō) | The King of Underground Fights | September 17th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 37 | 帰ってきた忍者マスター (Kaette Kita Minja Masutā) | The Return of the Ninja Master | September 24th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 38 | 三和の実力 (Miwa no Jitsuryoku) | Miwa's Ability | October 1st, 2011 | |
 | Episode 39 | 地区大会、再び (Chiku Taikai, Futatabi) | Return to Regionals | October 8th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 40 | 危険な匂い (Kiken na nioi) | Dangerous Scent | October 15th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 41 | 復讐のキョウ (Fukushū no kyō) | Kyou's Revenge | October 22nd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 42 | PSYクオリア (Saikuoria) | Psyqualia | October 29th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 43 | 黒い先導者 (Kuroi sendō-sha) | Black Vanguard | November 5th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 44 | 予期せぬ来客 (Yoki senu raikyaku) | Unexpected Visitor | November 12th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 45 | シャドウパラディン (Shadou Paradin) | Shadow Paladin | November 19th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 46 | 絡みつく糸 (Karamitsuku ito) | The Coiling Thread | November 26th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 47 | もう一つのフーファイター (Mō Hitotsu no fū faitā) | Another Asteroid | December 3rd, 2011 | |
 | Episode 48 | 孤独なファイト (Kodoku na faito) | Lonely Fight | December 10th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 49 | 櫂の戦い (Kai no tatakai) | Kai's Battle | December 17th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 50 | 戦いの果てに… (Tatakai no hate ni...) | At the end of the Battle... | December 24th, 2011 | |
 | Episode 51 | 黄金の輝き (Ōgon no kagayaki) | Golden Glow | December 31st, 2011 | |
 | Episode 52 | 洋上の歌姫 (Yōjō no utahime) | Songstress of the Sea | December 31st, 2011 | |
 | Episode 53 | 開戦！決勝トーナメント (Kaisen! Kesshō Tōnamento) | The Battle Begins! Tournament Finals | January 7th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 54 | Gladiator | January 14th, 2012 | ||
 | Episode 55 | カエサルの女帝 (Kaesaru no Jotei) | Caesar's Empress | January 21st, 2012 | |
 | Episode 56 | 皇帝と呼ばれる男 (Kōtei to Yobareru Otoko) | The Man They Call "The Emperor"! | January 28th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 57 | 宿命の対決 (Shukumei no Taiketsu) | Fateful Showdown! | February 4th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 58 | 激突！オーバーロード Gekitotsu! Ōbārōdo() | Clash! Overlord | February 11th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 59 | 頂点の座を賭けて (Chōten no Za o Kakete) | Fighting for the Top Spot | February 18th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 60 | 将軍の壁 (Shōgun no Kabe) | Wall of the General | February 25th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 61 | フーファイターへの想い (Fū Faitā e no Omoi) | Feelings Towards Asteroid | March 3rd, 2012 | |
 | Episode 62 | ファイトの支配者 (Faito no Shihaisha) | Lord of the Fight | March 10th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 63 | 並び立つ能力者 (Narabitatsu Nōryokusha) | Two Powers, Side-by-Side | March 17th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 64 | PSYクオリアの真実 (Saikuoria no Shinjitsu) | The Truth of Psyqualia | March 24th, 2012 | |
 | Episode 65 | 目覚めし双剣 (Mezameshi Sōken) | Awakening of the Twin Blades | March 31st, 2012 | |
| v · d · e Cardfight!! Vanguard anime series | |
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| 2011 series | Seasons: First ● Asia Circuit ● Link Joker ● Legion Mate |
| 2014 series | Seasons: First G ● GIRS Crisis ● Stride Gate ● NEXT ● Z |
| 2018 series | Seasons: First V ● V Continued ● V Prequel ● Extra Story -IF- |
| 2021 series | Seasons: overDress ● DS2 ● will+Dress ● WDS2 ● WDS3 ● Divinez ● DZS2 ● Deluxe ● S9 ● S10+ |
| Outside series | Seasons: Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastorale |
