Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011)
A beloved trading card game anime from Japan following one boy's passionate journey to master Vanguard and earn his rival's respect.
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Series Information
- Original Title: カードファイト!! ヴァンガード
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 370
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 8, 2011 (United States - TV-PG), January 8, 2011 (Canada - 14+), January 8, 2011 (Australia - M), January 8, 2011 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Production Companies: TMS Entertainment, Bushiroad, dentsu, Sotsu, TV Tokyo, OLM
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Cardfight Vanguard (US), CARDFIGHT!! ヴァンガード (JP)
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Plot
Aichi Sendou is a timid third-year middle school student who has always lived his life looking backwards rather than forward. However, he has a card called "Blaster Blade" that was given to him when he was little, which is the sole thing that sustains him. Then Toshiki Kai, a cool-hearted high schooler, introduces Aichi to a card game called "Vanguard". When participants battle they picture they are on a planet called "Clay", and since Vanguard features a never before seen game system it has become popular around the world. Aichi immediately likes Vanguard, so he begins to play it with his friends Misaki Togura and Kamui Katsuragi, and others like his new rival Kai (who is one of the best Vanguard players). Aichi plays every day and he strives with all his soul and heart to play better, so when he battles Kai, Kai will recognize Aichi's worth.
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Cardfight!! Vanguard - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Atsushi Abe
- Mark Ishii
- Tsubasa Yonaga
- Takuya Sato
- Izumi Kitta
- Shizuka Ishikawa
- Tetsu Inada
- Hitomi Nabatame
- Aimi
- Atsuko Enomoto
Writers
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
Executive Producers
- Taihei Yamanishi
Cardfight!! Vanguard - FAQs
Where can you stream Cardfight!! Vanguard online?
Cardfight!! Vanguard is available to stream on Crunchyroll and HiDive via subscription, as well as on their respective Amazon Channels. Free ad-supported viewing is available through Pluto TV and the Plex Channel, making it accessible without a paid subscription.
Is Cardfight!! Vanguard based on a true story?
No, Cardfight!! Vanguard is not based on a true story. It is a fictional anime series adapted from the trading card game and manga of the same name created by Akira Itou and published by Bushiroad, centered on an invented card game set in a fantasy universe.
How many seasons does Cardfight!! Vanguard have?
Cardfight!! Vanguard ran for 9 seasons totaling 370 episodes. The seasons include the original run, Asia Circuit, Link Joker, Legion Mate, and five G-branded seasons: G, G: GIRS Crisis, G: Stride Gate, G Next, and G: Z, airing from 2011 to 2018.
Who are the main voice actors in Cardfight!! Vanguard?
The main voice cast includes Tsubasa Yonaga as protagonist Aichi Sendou, Takuya Sato as rival Toshiki Kai, Izumi Kitta as Misaki Tokura, and Shizuka Ishikawa as Kamui Katsuragi. Mark Ishii voices Chrono Shindou, the lead character introduced in the G seasons.
What is Cardfight!! Vanguard about?
Cardfight!! Vanguard follows Aichi Sendou, a shy middle schooler who discovers the trading card game Vanguard. Players imagine battles on the planet Cray. Driven by a treasured card called Blaster Blade, Aichi works to improve and earn respect from the skilled and cool-hearted Toshiki Kai.
Is Cardfight!! Vanguard suitable for younger viewers?
Yes. Cardfight!! Vanguard carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, indicating it is generally suitable for most audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The series focuses on card game competition, friendship, and personal growth without graphic violence or mature themes.
When did Cardfight!! Vanguard first air?
Cardfight!! Vanguard first aired on January 8, 2011, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series concluded in 2018 after nine seasons and 370 episodes, spanning nearly eight years of continuous broadcast and establishing itself as a major franchise in the trading card game anime genre.
What genre is Cardfight!! Vanguard?
Cardfight!! Vanguard is an action-adventure animation series with comedic elements. It belongs to the trading card game anime subgenre, combining strategic gameplay sequences with coming-of-age storytelling, rivalry, and friendship themes that are characteristic of shonen anime aimed at younger audiences.
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