Watch Card Fight!! Vanguard

2011
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Cardfight!! Vanguard is a Japanese anime series that revolves around the popular trading card game of the same name. The show premiered on January 8, 2011, and ran for a total of 196 episodes. The series is produced by TMS Entertainment and directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.

The plot follows a shy and introverted student named Aichi Sendou, who discovers the world of Vanguard after receiving a rare card from his childhood friend, Toshiki Kai. The game of Vanguard involves players using their imagination to summon monsters, known as units, to battle against their opponents. Aichi becomes fascinated by the game and begins to develop his own strategies and techniques.

As the series progresses, Aichi meets new friends, including the talented but arrogant player, Ren Suzugamori. Ren is the top Vanguard player in the country and becomes a rival to Aichi. However, Aichi soon learns that Ren is part of a secret organization called the "Foo Fighters," who aim to use Vanguard for their own nefarious purposes.

The show features a range of colorful and eccentric characters, each with their own unique decks and playing styles. Fans will recognize popular units such as Blaster Blade, Dragonic Overlord, and Bermuda Triangle.

Cardfight!! Vanguard also offers a robust and intricate storyline, with each new arc introducing new challenges and villains for the main characters to overcome. The show is designed to appeal to both dedicated fans of the card game as well as newcomers to the series.

In addition to the main series, there are also several spin-off shows and movies that expand on the world of Vanguard. These include Cardfight!! Vanguard G, which takes place several years after the events of the original series, and Cardfight!! Vanguard Movie: Neon Messiah, which sees Aichi and his friends battling against a powerful artificial intelligence program.

Overall, Cardfight!! Vanguard is a thrilling and engaging anime series that will appeal to fans of both trading card games and action-packed storytelling. With its memorable characters, exciting battles, and intricate lore, the show is a must-watch for anyone looking for a new anime adventure.

Card Fight!! Vanguard is a series that ran for 1 seasons (65 episodes) between January 8, 2011 and on IMDb Freedive

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Seasons

65. Awakening of the Twin Blades

March 31, 2012

The season finale brings the conclusion to Aichi and Ren's epic Cardfight!!

64. The Truth of Psyqualia

March 24, 2012

Aichi stares down a Phantom Blaster Dragon with it's skill activated, then Ren calls another Phantom Blaster Dragon which through a heavy sacrifice he manages to hold off the assault of both.

63. Two Powers, Side-by-Side

March 17, 2012

The fight between Aichi Sendou and Ren Suzugamori begins. Ren's Psyqualia continues to grow more powerful throughout the fight and he taunts Aichi for refusing to use it.

62. Lord of the Fight

March 10, 2012

The fierce battle between Asaka and Misaki continues. Asaka uses every tactics to approach victory for Team Asteroid but can Misaki's ultimate hit?

61. Feelings Towards Asteroid

March 3, 2012

The second match of final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament begins between Asaka and Misaki. With Tetsu's victory win against Kamui, Team Asteroid is in the lead.

60. Wall of the General

February 25, 2012

The first match of final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament continues between Kamui and Tetsu. Kamui is going to give it all he got in this match, but will it be enough for him to win?

59. Fighting for the Top Spot

February 18, 2012

The final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament begins at last! The first match is between Kamui and Tetsu "The General" Shinjou, but Tetsu seems distracted.

58. Clash! Overlord

February 11, 2012

Kai's desperate battle with Ren continues! Kai has brought out his ultimate card, Dragonic Overlord The End, but Ren also has an ace up his sleeve!

57. Fateful Showdown!

February 4, 2012

We finally learn how and why Ren received his power, PSYqualia! Then, only hours away from the final round of the national tournament, Kai challenges Ren to a desperate battle.

56. The Man They Call "The Emperor"!

January 28, 2012

Aichi is in the middle of the most challenging match of his life against Kenji Mitsusada, the "Emperor", a former national Vanguard champion!

55. Caesar's Empress

January 21, 2012

The epic battle between Misaki and the "Empress" of Team Caesar concludes here! Misaki is great at memorizing cards, but Yuri seems intent on teaching her that there's more to winning a Vanguard fight.

54. Gladiator

January 14, 2012

Team Q4 battles the powerful Team Caesar in the semifinals! First up is Kamui versus the "Gladiator", who'll do everything in his power to protect the "Emperor"!

53. The Battle Begins! Tournament Finals

January 7, 2012

With the goal to defeat Team Asteroid, Team Q4 is ready for the Finals of the National Championship! Misaki and Kamui are thrilled because of the powerful teams they see there.

52. Songstress of the Sea

December 31, 2011

At the Card Capital shop tournament, while Aichi gets back into his groove, Morikawa is still on a winning streak! Meanwhile, Kamui is in a jealous rage because Reiji is fighting his "goddess", Emi.

51. Golden Glow

December 31, 2011

Aichi goes to Card Capital to apologize to his teammates for his callous attitude towards them, only to find a shop tournament in progress.

50. At the end of the Battle...

December 24, 2011

The back-alley battle between Aichi and Kai comes to a pulse-pounding conclusion! It's the moment Aichi's been waiting for, but is this the fight he really wants?

49. Kai's Battle

December 17, 2011

Kai arranges a fight with the power-mad Aichi before it's too late. As the two square off in an alley, Kai recalls the last time he encountered the power of PSYqualia... years before, when he was Ren's friend and teammate!

48. Lonely Fight

December 10, 2011

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 Misaki and Kamui visibly shaken from Aichi's words.

47. Another Asteroid

December 3, 2011

Kamui and Misaki both fight desperately against members of the Brilliant Stars, AL4's strongest "farm team".

46. The Coiling Thread

November 26, 2011

After defeating Jurassic Army, Team Q4 are now up against Team Spyder. Before the match, Kamui meets a little girl in the hallway. She claims that someone took her puppy, and begs Kamui to help find her.

45. Shadow Paladin

November 19, 2011

Team Q4 is placed in the same block as Team Jurassic Army and Team Brilliant Stars, another faction of Foo Fighters.

44. Unexpected Visitor

November 12, 2011

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.

43. Black Vanguard

November 5, 2011

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 Card Shop.

42. Psyqualia

October 29, 2011

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 the finishing blow using Young Pegasus Knight.

41. Kyou's Revenge

October 22, 2011

Kyou is back for revenge against Team Q4 - specifically Kai. Since Kyou lost his match to Kai during the Nationals, and he got banished from AL4.

40. Dangerous Scent

October 15, 2011

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.

39. Return to Regionals

October 8, 2011

The regionals commence once again, with Team Q4 and Team Handsome competing. Battles rage as Team Handsome advances to the next round.

38. Miwa's Ability

October 1, 2011

Miwa forces Aichi into a corner, and even though Aichi manages a powerful attack using two Pongal and Young Pegasus Knight, Miwa blocks his efforts, and calls Dragonic Overlord, activating its Eternal Flame.

37. The Return of the Ninja Master

September 24, 2011

A tournament is being held again at Card Capital, but 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, without Kai.

36. The King of Underground Fights

September 17, 2011

Miwa spies on Kai who has begun fighting in underground fights in order to find stronger opponents. Underground card fights usually result in the loss of cards, and players do not abide by the rules that ensure fair play.

35. Results of the Training Camp

September 10, 2011

They go to the beach, where Aichi, Morikawa and Izaki are put under a special training regime by Kamui, which culminates in them Imaging themselves as valiant Vanguards on Cray.

34. It's Summer! It's Camp! It's Vanguard!

September 3, 2011

Q4 has gone to the beach in order to train at Vanguard. The team meets up with Team Caesar, who set up the training camp, and they quickly engage in cardfights.

33. Blaster of Darkness

August 27, 2011

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 Team Asteroid, faces of against Koutei, leader of team Caesar.

32. Demon World General

August 20, 2011

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 support Aichi.

31. Beautiful Assassin

August 13, 2011

Though Kai won the first match of the team battle, Misaki is challenged by Asaka Narumi, known as the "Assassin".

30. The Strongest Team, Asteroid!

August 6, 2011

Team Q4's final fight in the preliminary rounds, which they cannot afford to lose, begins. Kai takes the stage first, against Asteroid member Yahagi "Crusher" Kyou.

29. When the Moon is Ful

July 30, 2011

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.

28. Aggressive Movement! Tachikaze Deck!!

July 23, 2011

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 Saver Dragon.

27. Jurassic Army

July 16, 2011

The national tournament preliminary rounds begin! Team Q4 discovers that they are put in the same block as Team Asteroid, Ren Suzugamori's team and previous winners.

26. A Stormy Beginning! The National Championship!

July 9, 2011

Team Q4 arrives at the national tournament grounds, meeting up with Team Caesar, the last tournament's finalists and previous winners.

25. Beyond The Memories

July 2, 2011

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 trial decks that just arrived.

24. The Indelible Memory

June 25, 2011

To prepare for the national tournaments, Aichi and Misaki engage in a fight. However, memories of her tragic past surface in Misaki's mind, causing her to break down.

23. Fateful Encounter

June 18, 2011

Aichi, Kamui and Misaki visit Card Shop PSY after Suiko's invitation. They meet an aloof red-haired stranger, who is Suzugamori Ren, the winner of the previous national tournament!

22. The Holy Dragon Descends

June 11, 2011

The fight between Aichi and Gouki continues. Aichi blocks Gouki's attack, and counterattacks with Alfred, bringing Gouki to five damage.

21. Rematch in the Final Match!

June 4, 2011

Aichi realizes that he cannot stay the same as before if he wishes to win. Using a combination of the skills of Barcgal and Future Knight, Llew, he Rides Blaster Blade from the deck, surprising Gouki.

20. Hidden Message

May 28, 2011

Team Q4 has to win the next matches in order to advance through the regional tournament. Aichi becomes increasingly desperate, as his match will be the one to decide the fate of the team.

19. Showdown! Nova Grappler!

May 21, 2011

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 if she wins.

18. White-Hot Tournament!

May 14, 2011

The regional tournaments continue, with Team Q4 easily plowing through their second and third opponents.

17. New Allies

May 7, 2011

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 unwilling to leave his hand empty.

16. Team Q4 Heads for the Regional Tournament!

April 30, 2011

The regional tournament begins. Team Q4 (Aichi, Kamui, Kai and Misaki) has to face Team Three Blacks in the first round.

15. Thrilling! Emi's First Fight!

April 16, 2011

As Emi continues coming to the Card Capital Card Shop, the Manager convinces her to try the game out for herself.

14. The Fearsome Undead! The Granblue Deck!

April 9, 2011

Aichi heads out on a journey to other card shops, in order to find and fight other strong Vanguard fighters and gain experience after the Shop Tournament.

13. Shop Tournament Winner Crowned!

April 2, 2011

The semi-finals come to a conclusion and the final match in the shop tournament is underway! Aichi challenges Kamui, trying to get revenge for his previous loss.

12. Aichi vs. Kamui

March 26, 2011

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 Kamui hopes to gain Emi's affection upon winning the tournament.

11. Ninja Fighter Withdraws!

March 19, 2011

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 attacks.

10. Enter the Ninja Fighter!

March 12, 2011

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 is actually his teacher Mark Whiting, but he denies that claim.

9. The Shop Tournament Begins!

March 5, 2011

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 a tournament, Aichi grows nervous.

8. The King of Knights Enters The Fray!

February 26, 2011

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 decides to enter as well.

7. The Fearsome Soulblast!

February 19, 2011

Shin introduces the "Standing Fight Table" to enrich the experience of a Vanguard fight, with Morikawa and Kamui being the first to play on it.

6. The Mysterious Card Shop!

February 12, 2011

In the commercial center they lost they're way, but Aichi found the card shop called PSY. There, they try out the shop's special Vanguard Fight Stage.

5. Whirlwind! Kamui, the Grade-School Fighter!

February 5, 2011

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 in a cardfight.

4. Assault! Twin Drive!

January 29, 2011

After taking a look at Aichi's deck, Shin decides to show him "something nice". Shin has Aichi battle Misaki Tokura, who, despite working at the card shop, has never actually participated in a Vanguard fight before.

3. Welcome to Card Capital

January 22, 2011

Concerned for her brother, Aichi's Little sister, Emi, secretly follows Aichi to the Card Capital. There, Emi is astounded by all the people in the shop, including Aichi, Morikawa, and Izaki, playing Vanguard.

2. Ride to Victory!

January 15, 2011

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.

1. Vanguard of Destiny!

January 8, 2011

Kids from all over town converge to play Vanguard, a card game that seems to be the biggest thing going around. Aichi Sendou is a shy boy with a rare card, the Blaster Blade, who just started playing this new card game.

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Card Fight!! Vanguard is available for streaming on the IMDb Freedive website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Card Fight!! Vanguard on demand at Amazon Prime.