Ep 5. Future Force Shines!

In Future Card Buddyfight season 1 episode 5, titled "Future Force Shines!," our protagonist, Gao Mikado, is determined to find the perfect buddy after his defeat against Tetsuya Kurodake. He receives an invitation to a buddy shop where he meets the charismatic and confident, Kazane Fujimiya. Kazane introduces Gao to Bal, a future force-type buddy, and challenges Gao to a buddyfight.

As Gao makes his way to the buddyfight arena, he can't help but feel nervous and unsure of himself. However, with the encouragement of his friends, he starts to gain more confidence. The two buddies begin the match, and Gao quickly finds himself on the defensive as Bal launches a series of powerful attacks. Despite this, Gao remains steadfast and determined to win.

As the fight progresses, Gao learns more about Bal's abilities and utilizes strategy to turn the tables. Bal may be powerful, but Gao discovers that his own buddy, Drum Bunker Dragon, has the power to control the future force. With this knowledge, Gao unleashes his ultimate move, the Hundred Demons Burst, and defeats Bal.

As Gao celebrates his victory, Kazane reveals that her true intention was to test Gao's abilities and see if he was worthy of joining her elite buddy police force. Impressed by Gao's performance, she invites him to join the Future Force Buddy Police. Gao is overjoyed by the opportunity, but also hesitant about the idea of working under Kazane, who seems to have her own motives.

The episode ends with Gao and his friends excitedly discussing his victory and the possibility of joining the Future Force Buddy Police. While Gao is eager to join, he can't shake the feeling that Kazane has something else up her sleeve. As Gao begins to plan his next move, he realizes that the world of buddyfighting is much more complex than he ever imagined.

"Future Force Shines!" is a thrilling episode that showcases Gao's determination and skill as a buddyfighter. It also introduces new characters and hints at the larger world of the Future Card Buddyfight franchise. Fans of the series will enjoy the high-stakes buddyfighting action and the complex relationships between the characters.