Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011) — Story, Release Date, Rating

Synopsis:

The series follows Aichi Sendou, a reserved student frequently targeted by his classmates, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a prized childhood card, Blaster Blade, is stolen. This legendary card lands in the possession of Toshiki Kai, a newly arrived and formidable cardfighter who demands a duel for its return. Thrust into the competitive world of Cardfight Vanguard, Aichi must confront his insecurities and embrace a newfound determination to reclaim what was lost.

The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and overcoming adversity within the context of a vibrant community centered around a popular card game. Expect detailed duels that blend strategic gameplay with character development, as Aichi navigates the challenges of proving himself and finding strength in unexpected places. The anime offers a glimpse into a world where personal growth is forged through competition and the bonds formed with fellow cardfighters.

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Characters:

Kai, Toshiki (Main) - Voice Actors: Kim, Yeong Seon, Satou, Takuya, Luhning, Ryan, Vivio, Marco
Katsuragi, Kamui (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishikawa, Shizuka, O, In Seong, Bebi, Federico, Dorsey, Melissa
Sendou, Aichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Yonaga, Tsubasa, Jeon, Gwang ju, Ruzza, Emanuele, Hamaguchi, Tim
Tokura, Misaki (Main) - Voice Actors: Day, Carol-Anne, Kitta, Izumi, Yun, Mi Na, Liberatori, Perla, Morrison, Wendy
Bidou, Kiriya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizushima, Daichuu, Crews, Tyrell
Biwajima, Joe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hunter, Brendan, Morishima, Shuuta
Cologne (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kingston, Griffin
Daimonji, Nagisa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirohashi, Ryou, Marteddu, Agnese, McMillan, Katie
Daimonji, Gouki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou, Tacchi, Gabriele, Hunter, Adam
Doctor O (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamoto, Nobuhisa, Hunter, Brendan
Goldtooth Kindou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji, Love, Jonathan
Inaba, Kazuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Kyosuke, Hunter, Brendan
Izaki, Yuuta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watson, Jeffrey, Yamaguchi, Takayuki, Caneva, Leonardo
Kishida, Osamu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki, Hunter, Brendan
Komatsubara, Kaoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kazama, Yuuto, Proctor, Corby
Kuroda, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Hiroo, Gilbertson, Lucas
Kurosaki, Light (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mogami, Tsuguo, Hunter, Brendan
Kurosawa, Hikaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Onozuka, Takashi, Ippolito, Chris
Maiden of Libra (Supporting)
MC Mya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakamaki, Mitsuhiro, Rhodes, Roger
Mihama, Ayumu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higa, Kumiko, Duke, Sam
Minami, Harumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawada, Shinji, Gummer, Andrew
Misaki's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Masayuki, Dobson, Michael
Misaki's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masuda, Yuki, Davies, Leda
Mitsusada, Kenji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akabane, Kenji, Punyi, Jeff
Miwa, Taishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou, Lachlan-Stewart, Jonathan, Hong, Si Ho, Veltroni, Simone
Miyoji, Hiromi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Hiroshi, Zotter, Frank
Morikawa, Katsumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki, Gilbertson, Lucas, Seong, Wan Gyeong, Puccio, Alessio
Mutsuki, Jun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji, Olsen, Brett
Nakatsugawa, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takanohashi, Tsubasa, Gummer, Andrew
Narumi, Asaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi, Rushfeldt, Laura
Nitta, Shin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morishima, Shuuta, Hong, Beom Gi, Triggiani, Massimo, Roberts, Scott
Parfum (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cook, Chris
Ryugawa, Bunji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bando, Koichi, Fulton, Phil
Ryuudou, Genji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okubo, Toshihiro, Gervais, Jesse
Saga, Eiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higa, Kumiko, Bebi, Ludovica, Pitre, Sabrina
Sako, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Hiroo, Gilbertson, Lucas
Sendou, Emi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Enomoto, Atsuko, Morrison, Wendy, Vulcano, Monica
Sendou, Shizuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinohara, Emi, Day, Carol-Anne
Shinjou, Tetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu, Williams, Scott
Suzugamori, Ren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Abe, Atsushi, Rhodes, Roger, Kim, Min Seok, Carpentieri, Raffaele
Tatsunagi, Kourin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mimori, Suzuko, Padoan, Eva, Forzani, Stevie
Tatsunagi, Rekka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanjou, Yoshino, Molineux, Michelle
Tatsunagi, Suiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aimi, Bradette, Nikkita
Tatsunagi, Takuto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagaki, Ayahi, Pitre, Sabrina
Tobita, Mai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishigami, Shizuka, Day, Carol-Anne
Toilette (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Beers, Angie
Uno, Reiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shitaya, Noriko, Puccio, Veronica, Rowan, Katie
Usui, Gai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Setsuji, Fulton, Phil
Usui, Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Makiguchi, Mayuki, Davies, Leda
Whiting, Mark (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Abe, Atsushi, Seong, Wan Gyeong, Certoma, Roberto, Love, Jonathan
Yahagi, Kyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno, Howard, Cole, Broccoletti, Stefano

Staff:

Tsuji, Hatsuki (Director, Storyboard)
Takadera, Takeshi (Sound Director)
Ikeda, Shigetaka (Episode Director)
Kimiya, Shigeru (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
Kuroda, Yukio (Episode Director)
Matano, Hiromichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Satou, Kiyomitsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Tokumoto, Yoshinobu (Episode Director)
Umemoto, Yui (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Bottom, Kyle (Script)
Ookubo, Tomoyasu (Script)
Sunayama, Kurasumi (Script)
Urahata, Tatsuhiko (Script, Series Composition)
Yamada, Kenichi (Script)
Hakata, Masatoshi (Storyboard)
Kobayashi, Ichizou (Storyboard)
Tamada, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
Toukairin, Shinichi (Storyboard)
Aso, Natsuko (Theme Song Performance)
Codama, Saori (Theme Song Lyrics)
JAM Project (Theme Song Performance)
Kageyama, Hironobu (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics)
Kitadani, Hiroshi (Theme Song Composition)
Milky Holmes (Theme Song Performance)
Miura, Seiji (Theme Song Composition)
Sasaki, Sayaka (Theme Song Performance)
Sea☆A (Theme Song Performance)
Shiina, Hekiru (Theme Song Performance)
Akasaka, Shunji (Key Animation)
Belden, Brad (Recording Engineer)
Furuya, Rie (Animation Director)
Hamaguchi, Shouhei (Key Animation, In-Between Animation, Animation Director)
Hattori, Kenji (Animation Director)
Herole, Cedric (2nd Key Animation)
Hisagi, Akitsugu (Key Animation)
Hosogaya, Akira (Key Animation)
Iino, Nobuo (Key Animation, Animation Check)
Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
Ikeda, Shino (Animation Director)
Ikeuchi, Naoko (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Imaoka, Noriyuki (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
Isogai, Miyuki (Color Design)
Itojima, Masahiko (Animation Director)
Itou, Akira (Original Creator)
Iwata, Keiko (Key Animation)
Kanbara, Yuuko (Director of Photography)
Kanno, Yoshihiro (Key Animation)
Katsuya, Haruka (Animation Director)
Kidani, Takaaki (Original Creator, Executive Producer)
... and 25 more staff

News:

'Cardfight!! Vanguard' Fourth Season to Air Spring 2014 and Anime/Live-Action Film Announced (12/15/2013)
Anime 'Cardfight!! Vanguard' to Continue After Season 3 (06/10/2013)
TV Anime of Bushiroad's New Card Game Card Fight! Vanguard Announced (07/15/2010)

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Genres: Action, Strategy Game
Themes: Strategy Game
Studios: TMS Entertainment
Producers: Bushiroad, Dentsu, Sakura Create, Sotsu
Rating: 7.03 / 10
Rank: #4348
Popularity: #3182
Users Listed: 57,064
Users Scored: 27,966
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/10/2022
Aired: January 8, 2011 – March 31, 2012 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 65
Broadcast: Saturday at 08:00 (JST)

Cardfight!! Vanguard