---
title: "Cardfight!! Vanguard"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cardfight-vanguard-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 107974
imdb_id: "tt26758084"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 97
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cardfight-vanguard-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cardfight!! Vanguard is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids. Produced and broadcast by Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, TV Tokyo. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 97 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A timid middle schooler finds his courage through a rare card game and a mysterious reunion."

### Why Watch
- engaging card game premise
- character growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel niche to non-players
- Tone & Suitability: The series is categorized as action, adventure, comedy, and kids programming.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, adventurous, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Cardfight!! Vanguard (52 Episodes)
### Cardfight!! Vanguard: Zoku Koukousei Hen (14 Episodes)
### Cardfight!! Vanguard: Shinemon (31 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 97
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 92 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Akira Itou
- **Networks / Studios**: Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, TV Tokyo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takuya Sato**
- **Tsubasa Yonaga**
- **Atsushi Abe**
- **Kentaro Ito**
- **Ryo Hirohashi**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a middle school student named Aichi Sendou.

### Q: What is the show about?
It follows Aichi as his life changes after reuniting with Toshiki Kai and playing a card game called Vanguard.

### Q: What is the setting of the card game?
The game takes place in an imaginary world known as Planet Cray.

### Q: What is the significance of the Blaster Blade card?
It is a rare card that Aichi received as a child and serves as the support for his heart.

### Q: What genres does the show cover?
The series includes action, adventure, animation, and comedy elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cardfight!! Vanguard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107974)
- [Cardfight!! Vanguard (TV Series 2011-2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/35442-cardfight-vanguard/cast)
- [Cardfight!! Vanguard (2018) - Characters & Staff - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/37476/Cardfight_Vanguard_2018/characters)
- [Cardfight!! Vanguard (TV Series 2011-2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2549176/fullcredits/)
- [Cardfight!! Vanguard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardfight!!_Vanguard)
- [Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011-2018) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/cardfight-vanguard/wQGfoJNJ9PuYiofRHv0pm7/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*