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Cardfight!! Vanguard

2011·Show
370Episodes in9Seasons·TV-PG
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
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IMDb5.6
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Games, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Let's start Vanguard!!

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.
Tcg AnimeCompetitive Card GameInspirational ShonenFriendship and GrowthFantasy Battle SimulationYouthful OptimismStrategic GameplayRivalry DynamicsHeartwarming Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Hatsuki Tsuji, Wataru Nakagawa, Daisuke Kurose
Written by:
Tatsuhiko Urahata
Produced by:
Shigeto Nihei, Hatsuo Nara

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Cardfight!! Vanguard

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Is Cardfight!! Vanguard worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cardfight!! Vanguard rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Cardfight!! Vanguard have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 370 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Cardfight!! Vanguard air?

It ran from 2011 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Cardfight!! Vanguard in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Cardfight!! Vanguard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cardfight!! Vanguard in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cardfight!! Vanguard use?

Un-personInvocationOne-Steve LimitMoment of WeaknessDramatic ThunderGoldfish Poop GangPreemptive "Shut Up"Paper-Thin DisguiseDisappeared DadGood Is Not NiceCalling Your AttacksBreak the Haughtyand 224 more

TV Tropes lists 236 storytelling tropes for Cardfight!! Vanguard, including Un-person, Invocation, One-Steve Limit.