Cardfight!! Vanguard: Season 1
Cardfight!! Vanguard is an animated television series that follows the life of Aichi Sendou, a timid third-year middle school student who prefers to avoid attention. Aichi finds motivation through a card from a game called Vanguard, which was given to him during his childhood. The game, which takes place on a planet known as Cray, features a unique play system that has gained global popularity. Aichi begins playing t
Season overview
Cardfight!! Vanguard is an animated television series that follows the life of Aichi Sendou, a timid third-year middle school student who prefers to avoid attention. Aichi finds motivation through a card from a game called Vanguard, which was given to him during his childhood. The game, which takes place on a planet known as Cray, features a unique play system that has gained global popularity. Aichi begins playing the game, which leads to significant changes in his life. Throughout his journey, he meets friends such as Misaki Tokura and Kamui Katsuragi, as well as various rivals. Aichi is particularly driven by a desire to battle Toshiki Kai, a cold-hearted and skilled high school student who originally introduced Aichi to the game and helped him escape his monotonous routine. Aichi dedicates himself to improving his skills in hopes that Kai will eventually recognize his worth as a fighter. As he progresses, Aichi encounters a power known as PSY Qualia and learns of another boy named Ren Suzugamori who possesses the same ability. The series is categorized under the action, adventure, animation, and comedy genres.
Episodes
Vanguard of Destiny!!
Jan 8, 2011 · 25 min
Kids from all over town converge to play Vanguard, a card game that seems to be the biggest thing going around. A timid boy, Aichi Sendō, has a rare card, the Blaster Blade, which
Ride to Victory
Jan 15, 2011 · 25 min
After Aichi plays Blaster Blade, he and Kai recall their first meeting. Back then, after seeing a young Aichi beaten up, the young Kai cheered him up by giving him Blaster Blade, a
Welcome to Card Capital
Jan 22, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi's little sister, Emi, is worried by Aichi's different behavior as of late. After school, Emi sees Aichi with Morikawa and Izaki, who want him to go with them to the Card Capi
Assault! Twin Drive
Jan 29, 2011 · 25 min
After taking a look at Aichi's deck, Shin decides to show him "something nice". So, Shin has Aichi battle Misaki, who, despite working at the card shop, has never actually particip
Whirlwind! Kamui, the Grade-Scool Fighter
Feb 5, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi goes to the card shop to buy a booster pack in the hopes of getting a Grade 3 card. When he arrives, he sees a grade-school kid, Kamui Katsuragi, convincingly defeating Izaki
The Mysterious Card Shop
Feb 12, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi and his friends decide to go to a different card shop called PSY. There, they try out the shop's special Vanguard Fight Stage. It oddly reacts to Aichi, which leads to a woma
The Fearsome Soulblast
Feb 19, 2011 · 25 min
Shin introduces the "Standing Fight Table (Name Subject To Change)" to enrich the experience of a Vanguard fight, with Morikawa and Kamui being the first to play on it. After Kamui
The King of Knights Enters the Fray!
Feb 26, 2011 · 25 min
The Card Capital Shop Tournament begins soon, but Aichi is hesitant to play in it, even after making a new deck. However, when he learns that Kai will be in the tournament, Aichi d
The Shop Tournament Begins
Mar 5, 2011 · 25 min
The Card Capital Shop Tournament finally begins. In the first round, Aichi must play against Izaki while at the same time, Morikawa battles Misaki. Since this is his first time in
Enter the Ninja Fighter
Mar 12, 2011 · 25 min
Kamui and Kai advance to the second round of the tournament, along with Ninja Master M, an eccentric player who dresses and acts like a ninja. He meets Aichi, who deduces that he i
Ninja Fighter Withdraws
Mar 19, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi makes a comeback by calling more units from his deck to boost the power of The King of Knights, Alfred, forcing Ninja Master M to use most of his cards to guard against his a
Aichi VS Kamui
Mar 26, 2011 · 25 min
It's the semifinals: Kai plays against Misaki, and Aichi once again battles Kamui. Both Aichi and Kamui want to win for their own reasons; Aichi wants to fight Kai again while Kamu
Conclusion! Shop Tournament
Apr 2, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi and Kamui's match comes down to the wire, with Kamui slowly building up his Vanguard's Soul. Despite Aichi getting a Heal Trigger to allow him to stay in the game, Kamui then
Fear of Immortality! Grand Blue Deck
Apr 9, 2011 · 25 min
Kamui takes Aichi to Card Shop Handsome, a pirate-themed store that Kamui used to visit. They meet the national-tournament-level and previous regional champions Team Handsome, whic
Thrilling?! Emi's First Fight
Apr 16, 2011 · 25 min
As Emi continues coming to the Card Capital Card Shop, Shin convinces her to try the game out for herself. While approaching the game shop, Katsumi has his fortune told and he find
Team Q4 Heads for the Regional Tournament!
Apr 30, 2011 · 25 min
The day for the regional tournament is here. Shin drives the team of Aichi, Kamui, and Kai to the tournament site. on the way there, while Aichi and Kamui make adjustments to Aichi
New Colleagues
May 7, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi has difficulty pushing for victory, and his opponent gets a Critical Trigger on top, bringing him to five damage. Aichi desperately needs to block the next strike, but is unw
Incandescent Tournament!
May 14, 2011 · 25 min
The regional tournament continues with Team Q4 easily plowing through their second and third opponents, Team Martial Arts and Team Chemistry Club, by defeating them both 2-0. Kamui
Battle! Nova Grappler!
May 21, 2011 · 25 min
Surprisingly enough, Nagisa steps into the fray as the first fighter of Team Handsome, resulting in Kamui being in a desperate situation as she declares that Kamui has to marry her
Hidden Messages
May 28, 2011 · 25 min
In spite of Nagisa winning and her getting to marry Kamui as a result, Kamui weasels out by saying that Team Q4 as a whole hasn't lost yet, so their agreement is still pending. Wit
Rematch in the Finals!
Jun 4, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi's match against Gouki begins. Aichi remembers Gouki as a formidable opponent, and realizes that he cannot stay the same as before if he wishes to win. Using a combination of
The Holy Dragon Descends
Jun 11, 2011 · 25 min
The fight between Aichi and Gouki continues. Aichi blocks Gouki's attack, and counterattacks with Alfred, bringing Gouki to five damage. However, Gouki replaces his Vanguard with K
Meeting of Fate
Jun 18, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi, Kamui and Misaki visit Card Shop PSY after Suiko's invitation. They meet an aloof red-haired stranger with a peculiar attitude. However, once the Ultra Rare group arrives, t
Indelible Memory
Jun 25, 2011 · 25 min
To prepare for the national tournaments, worried about Cardfighters on Ren's level, Aichi and Misaki engage in a fight. However, memories of her tragic past surface in Misaki's min
Kioku no Sakin
Jul 2, 2011 · 25 min
Emi visits Card Capital, worrying about the depressed Aichi. She encounters Misaki, who claims not to know anything - but the manager pushes the two into a cardfight using the new
Beginning of the Storm! National Convention!!
Jul 9, 2011 · 25 min
Team Q4 arrives at the site of the national tournament grounds and meets Team Caesar, composed of Kenji "Koutei" Matsusada and the siblings Gai and Yuri Usui, who were the last nat
Jurassic Army
Jul 16, 2011 · 25 min
The national tournament preliminary rounds begin! After an explanation of the tournament rules by Ultra Rare, Team Q4 discovers that they are put in the same block as Team Foo Figh
Aggressive Movement! Tachikaze Deck!!
Jul 23, 2011 · 25 min
Gunji brutally corners Aichi with the speed and power of his Tachikaze deck, bringing the score to 5-3 in Gunji's favor. To make a reversal, Aichi rides his new ace card, Soul Save
When the Moon is Full
Jul 30, 2011 · 25 min
Team Q4's second match against Team Muscle Brain begins. Team Muscle Brain believes that training the body will result in a better mind, and thus practices brutal fighting prowess.
Strongest Team, AL4 (Apex Limited Four)!
Aug 6, 2011 · 25 min
Team Q4's final fight in the preliminary rounds, which they cannot afford to lose, begins. Kai takes the stage first, against AL4 member "Crusher" Kyou Yahagi, who potently uses a
Beautiful Assassin
Aug 13, 2011 · 25 min
Though Kai won the first match of the team battle, Misaki is challenged by Asaka Narumi, known as the "Assassin". Asaka skillfully uses a Pale Moon deck, and though Misaki tries to
Makai no Shōgun
Aug 20, 2011 · 25 min
The match between Aichi and Tetsu continues while an anxious Kamui watches. Confronted by Nagisa, Gouki and Emi, who learned of the situation via Team Caesar, Kamui is motivated to
Blaster of Darkness
Aug 27, 2011 · 25 min
Team Q4 gathers at Card Capital to watch the national tournament finals. Due to various delays, they only manage to catch the very last match, where Ren, leader of Foo Fighter AL4,
It's Summer! It's Camp! It's Vanguard!
Sep 3, 2011 · 25 min
Q4 has gone to the beach in order to train at Vanguard - though a lot of its supporters, such as Katsumi, seem to have other priorities. The team meets up with Team Caesar, who set
Results of the Training Camp
Sep 10, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi sleeps late and is thus the last to get up. Kai and Kenji have woken up before everyone else and are already engaged in Cardfighting. They have leftover curry for breakfast,
The King of Underground Fights
Sep 17, 2011 · 25 min
Miwa spys on Kai who has begun fighting in underground fights in order to find stronger opponents. Underground Cardfights usually result in the loss of cards, and players do not ab
The Return of the Ninja Master
Sep 24, 2011 · 25 min
A tournament is being held again at Card Capital, but it is now a team fight due to the large number of participants. Team Q4 fights and moves all the way up to the final round, wi
Miwa's Ability
Oct 1, 2011 · 25 min
The fight between Miwa and Aichi begins. Miwa, who surprisingly uses a Kagero deck like Kai, forces Aichi into a corner by using powerful retiring strategies, and even though Aichi
Return to Regionals
Oct 8, 2011 · 25 min
The regionals commence once again, with Team Q4 and Team Handsome competing. Battles rage as Team Handsome advances to the next round. Team Q4's first opponent, though, is Team Fra
Dangerous Scent
Oct 15, 2011 · 25 min
Aichi trusts the voice of his cards, riding Solitary Knight, Gancelot and calling King of Knights, Alfred to the Rear-Guard circle. His opponent uses an Oracle Think Tank deck. Tho
Kyou's Revenge
Oct 22, 2011 · 25 min
Kyou is back for revenge against Team Q4 - specifically Kai. Kyou then proceeds to explain how things came to be this way - since he lost his match to Kai during the Nationals, he
Psyqualia
Oct 29, 2011 · 25 min
After easily blocking Kyou's quadruple attack, Aichi declares 'Final Turn'. Though it seems his plan is going to be defeated, thanks to a Stand trigger, Aichi manages to deliver th
Black Bellweather
Nov 5, 2011 · 25 min
Kamui is concerned when Aichi stops coming to Card Capital after the tournament. Aichi continues to be haunted by Kai's words and finds himself unexpectedly at the door to the PSY
Unexpected Visitor
Nov 12, 2011 · 25 min
After losing to Aichi, Kourin goes to Card Capital, asking for Kai. Since Miwa is the only person who knows where Kai is, he rides with Kourin to the Underground cardfight area. Th
Shadow Paladin
Nov 19, 2011 · 25 min
At the start of the tournament, Team Q4 is placed in the same block as Team Jurassic Army and Team Brilliant Stars, another faction of Foo Fighters. After having a brief conversati
The Coiling Thread
Nov 26, 2011 · 25 min
After defeating Jurassic Army, Team Q4 are now up against Team Spyder, and Kamui easily defeats his opponent using Stern Blaukruger, despite being tricked throughout his match. Mis
Another Foo Fighter
Dec 3, 2011 · 25 min
Team Q4 proceed to fight Team FFBS and Kamui is up first, facing Hiromi from FFBS. Hiromi then used the skills of Young Pegasus Knight, Hi-Dog Breeder Akane, Great Sage Barron, Kni
Solitary Fight
Dec 10, 2011 · 25 min
As the fight between Kiriya and Aichi begins, Kai is seen watching the match in another area. Emi runs to Team Q4, worried about Aichi playing in another fight, but finds both Misa
Kai's Battle
Dec 17, 2011 · 25 min
Kai heads to the Underground area to await his fateful match with Aichi. Back at home, as Aichi reviews his Shadow Paladin deck, he receives a Psy Qualia induced summon from Ren wh
At the End of the Battle
Dec 24, 2011 · 25 min
Kai rides King of Knights, Alfred to give Aichi some damage. However, on the next turn, Aichi declares "Final Turn", attacking with Phantom Blaster Dragon and Blaster Dark attacks
Golden Glow
Dec 31, 2011 · 25 min
Card Capital is holding a casual shop tournament, and Aichi, Kamui, and Morikawa enter in the senior division, while Emi competes in the junior division. Unfortunately, Morikawa ha
Songstress of the Sea
Jan 7, 2012 · 25 min
The shop tournament continues, with Morikawa having a seemingly unstoppable series of victories and Emi's Bermuda Triangle deck dominating the junior division. Though he doesn't wi
The Battle Begins! Tournament Finals
Jan 7, 2012 · 25 min
The tournament finals begin and Ren delivers an egotistical speech at the beginning that angers the other teams. Team Q4 battles through the first two rounds, but coming up next is
Gladiator
Jan 14, 2012 · 25 min
In the first battle of the semi-finals, Kamui faces off against Gai Usui, the "Gladiator" of Team Caesar.
Casear's Empress
Jan 21, 2012 · 25 min
The second match is between Misaki and Yuri, two female fighters with completely different playstyles. While Misaki makes her decisions based on highest probabilities and most logi
The Man They Call
Jan 28, 2012 · 25 min
Aichi battles Kenji the Emperor for the right to face Team AL4 in the finals. Can Aichi defeat his strongest opponent yet without relying on his PSY Qualia?
Fateful Showdown
Feb 3, 2012 · 25 min
Although happy that Aichi woke up, Kai thought of the time when he was still young. He wanted to get Ren out of his Pysqualia self, but then Ren's image was so bad that Kai left hi
Clash! Overlord
Feb 10, 2012 · 25 min
Determined to turn Ren back to his former self, Kai crossrides Dragonic Overlord The End and performed Persona Blast to get Ren out of his PSY Qualia self. It didn't get Ren out of
Fighting for the Top Spot
Feb 17, 2012 · 25 min
The final match begins, with Kamui against Tetsu.
Wall of the General
Feb 24, 2012 · 25 min
Although Kamui tries his hardest, Tetsu is victorious, putting Team AL4 up one game to none.
Feelings Towards Foo Fighter
Mar 2, 2012 · 25 min
Misaki draws upon her memory power as she battles Asaka in this second-round revenge match.
Lord of the Fight
Mar 10, 2012 · 25 min
Having ordered the positions of her last 16 cards thanks to the abiltys of her cards, Misaki defeats Asaka.
Two Powers, Side by Side
Mar 17, 2012 · 25 min
The final battle between Ren and Aichi begins, with Ren initially using his PSYQualia to overpower Aichi.
The Truth of Psyqualia
Mar 24, 2012 · 25 min
Ren taunts Aichi throughout their battle, trying to get him to use his PSY Qualia. Feeling angry, Aichi does and summons Blaster Dark to the surprise of everyone. However, this cau
Awakening of Twin Blades
Mar 31, 2012 · 25 min
After calling out 'Final Turn', Ren fails to defeat Aichi as Aichi miraculously draws a Heal Trigger. Aichi then realizes his true self as he summons Majesty Lord Blaster to get Re