Cardfight!! Vanguard
Aichi Sendō is a timid middle school student who has always lived his life looking backwards rather than forward. However, he has a Vanguard card called "Blaster Blade" which is the sole thing that sustains him.
Vanguard of Destiny!
Kids from all over town converge to play Vanguard, a card game that seems to be the biggest thing going around. Aichi just started playing this new card game…
Ride to Victory!
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.
Welcome to Card Capital
Concerned for her brother, Aichi's Little sister, Emi, secretly follows Aichi and friends to the Card Capital.
Assault! Twin Drive!
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.
Whirlwind! Kamui, the Grade-School Fighter!
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.
The Mysterious Card Shop!
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.
The Fearsome Soulblast!
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.
The King of Knights Enters The Fray!
The Card Capital Shop Tournament begins soon, but Aichi is hesitant to play in it, even after making a new deck.
The Shop Tournament Begins!
The Card Capital Shop Tournament finally begins. In the first round, Aichi must play against Izaki while at the same time, Morikawa battles Misaki.
Enter the Ninja Fighter!
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.
Ninja Fighter Withdraws!
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.
Aichi vs. Kamui
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…
Shop Tournament Winner Crowned!
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.
The Fearsome Undead! The Granblue Deck!
Every young man must go on a journey. For Aichi, it's the scary world of other card shops.
Thrilling! Emi's First Fight!
As Emi continues coming to the Card Capital Card Shop, the Manager convinces her to try the game out for herself.
Team Q4 Heads for the Regional Tournament!
The regional tournament begins. Team Q4 has to face Team Three Blacks in the first round.
New Allies
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…
White-Hot Tournament!
The regional tournaments continue, with Team Q4 easily plowing through their second and third opponents.
Showdown! Nova Grappler!
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.
Hidden Message
With one loss in their record, Team Q4 has to win both the next matches in order to advance through the regional tournament.
Rematch in the Final Match!
Aichi's match against Gouki begins. Aichi remembers Gouki as a formidable opponent, and realizes that he cannot stay the same as before if he wishes to win.
The Holy Dragon Descends
The fight between Aichi and Gouki continues. Aichi blocks Gouki's attack, and counterattacks with Alfred, bringing Gouki to five damage.
Fateful Encounter
Aichi, Kamui and Misaki visit Card Shop PSY after Suiko's invitation. They meet an aloof red-haired stranger with a peculiar attitude.
The Indelible Memory
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.
Beyond The Memories
Emi visits Card Capital, worrying about the depressed Aichi. She encounters Misaki, who claims not to know anything…
A Stormy Beginning! The National Championship!
Team Q4 arrives at the national tournament grounds, meeting up with Team Caesar, the last tournament's finalists and previous winners.
Jurassic Army
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.
Aggressive Movement! Tachikaze Deck!!
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.
When the Moon is Ful
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.
The Strongest Team, Asteroid!
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.
Beautiful Assassin
Though Kai won the first match of the team battle, Misaki is challenged by Asaka Narumi, known as the "Assassin".
Demon World General
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.
Blaster of Darkness
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…
It's Summer! It's Camp! It's Vanguard!
Q4 has gone to the beach in order to train at Vanguard - though a lot of its supporters, such as Morikawa, seem to have other priorities.
Results of the Training Camp
Aichi slept late and is thus the last to get up. Kai and Koutei have woken up before everyone else and are already engaged in cardfighting.
The King of Underground Fights
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.
The Return of the Ninja Master
A tournament is being held again at Card Capital, but is now a team fight due to the large number of participants.
Miwa's Ability
The fight between Miwa and Aichi begins. Miwa forces Aichi into a corner by using powerful retiring strategies.
Return to Regionals
The regionals commence once again, with Team Q4 and Team Handsome competing. Battles rage as Team Handsome advances to the next round.
Dangerous Scent
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.
Kyou's Revenge
Kyou is back for revenge against Team Q4 - specifically Kai. Since Kyou lost his match to Kai during the Nationals, he got banished from AL4.
Psyqualia
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.
Black Vanguard
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.
Unexpected Visitor
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.
Shadow Paladin
At the start of the tournament, Team Q4 is placed in the same block as Team Jurassic Army and Team Brilliant Stars, another faction of Foo Fighters.
The Coiling Thread
After defeating Jurassic Army, Team Q4 are now up against Team Spyder. Before the match, Kamui meets a little girl in the hallway.
Another Asteroid
Kamui and Misaki both fight desperately against members of the Brilliant Stars, AL4's strongest "farm team".
Lonely Fight
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.
Kai's Battle
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...
At the end of the Battle…
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?
Golden Glow
Aichi goes to Card Capital to apologize to his teammates for his callous attitude towards them, only to find a shop tournament in progress.
Songstress of the Sea
At the Card Capital shop tournament, while Aichi gets back into his groove, Morikawa is still on a winning streak!
The Battle Begins! Tournament Finals
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.
Gladiator
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"!
Caesar's Empress
The epic battle between Misaki and the "Empress" of Team Caesar concludes here!
The Man They Call "The Emperor"!
Aichi is in the middle of the most challenging match of his life against Kenji Mitsusada, the "Emperor", a former national Vanguard champion!
Fateful Showdown!
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.
Clash! Overlord
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!
Fighting for the Top Spot
The final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament begins at last!
Wall of the General
The first match of final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament continues between Kamui and Tetsu.
Feelings Towards Asteroid
The second match of final round of the Vanguard National Championship Finals Tournament begins between Asaka and Misaki.
Lord of the Fight
The fierce battle between Asaka and Misaki continues. Asaka uses every tactic to approach victory for Team Asteroid but can Misaki's ultimate hit?
Two Powers, Side-by-Side
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.
The Truth of Psyqualia
Aichi stares down a Phantom Blaster Dragon with its skill activated, then Ren calls another Phantom Blaster Dragon which through a heavy sacrifice he manages to hold off the assault of both.
Awakening of the Twin Blades
The season finale brings the conclusion to Aichi and Ren's epic Cardfight!! For them, it's a matter of which team is going to win the National Championship, but little do they know that the outcome is tied into the fate of the real planet Cray.
