Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen
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1 / 4- 1EP 1
Aichi teaches a boy Vanguard, triggering a vision of captured leaders and a deck transformation.
Apr 8, 2012Weeks after Team Q4’s national victory, Aichi visits Card Capital and agrees to teach a young boy how to play Vanguard. The boy, initially appearing as a novice, reveals his true skill while using a Gold Paladin deck. Upon riding Great Silver Wolf, Garmore, Aichi is pulled into a vision where Blaster Blade, Blaster Dark, and Dragonic Overlord are captured by a mysterious force on Cray. The boy explains that a new power transcending boundaries is needed to fight this threat. He then vanishes, leaving Aichi to find his Royal Paladin deck has permanently changed to Gold Paladin. Furthermore, all memories have been altered so that everyone believes Aichi has always used Gold Paladins, with no one noticing the discrepancy.
- 2EP 2
Aichi and Kai battle to uncover memory loss truths while preparing for the Vanguard Fight Circuit.
Apr 15, 2012Aichi meets Kai after losing his Royal Paladin deck, discovering Kai uses a Narukami deck with no memory of Kagero cards or Aichi’s past. They fight to find answers, during which Kai regains his memories but chooses to keep his current deck. Kai explains that Aichi is limiting himself by refusing to use Gold Paladins. To demonstrate breaking these limits, Kai activates Limit Break with Dragonic Kaiser Vermillion, attacking all front-row units due to having four or more damage, and wins. Afterwards, they watch a commercial for the Vanguard Fight Circuit, a global tournament sponsored by Takuto Tatsunagi, who caused their deck changes. Deciding to use the tournament to reach Takuto, they part ways. Aichi later discovers that Team Q4 has received an invitation to the event.
- 3EP 3
Aichi challenges Kamui to a cardfight to recruit him back to Team Q4 for the VF Circuit.
Apr 22, 2012Aichi receives an invitation to the VF Circuit and seeks to reassemble the original Team Q4 members, excluding Kai. He successfully persuades Misaki to return, but discovers Kamui has joined Team Handsome. Aichi visits Card Shop Handsome to recruit Kamui, who is conflicted between his desire to compete and his commitment to the national tournament with his current team. To resolve this, Aichi and Kamui agree to a decisive cardfight. Victory for Aichi means Kamui rejoins Q4 for the Circuit, while Kamui’s win keeps him with Handsome. During the match, Kamui’s improved Nova Grappler deck pushes Aichi to five damage. However, Aichi utilizes the Limit Break of his vanguard, Great Silver Wolf, Garmore, boosting its power by 5000 to defeat Kamui. Though initially disappointed to leave Team Handsome, Kamui is happy to reunite with Aichi and participate in the VF Circuit.
- 4EP 4
Team Q4 faces Rekka after visiting Card Shop PSY to discuss deck mysteries.
Apr 29, 2012Following their reunion, Aichi, Kamui, and Misaki shop for the VF Circuit before visiting Card Shop PSY. Aichi seeks answers from Suiko regarding his Royal Paladin deck replacement, while learning that the Ultra Rare girls are traveling abroad. Rekka questions Team Q4's serious intentions, mocking Misaki for viewing the event as a vacation. Misaki challenges Rekka to a cardfight to prove her dedication. Rekka utilizes the Angel Feather clan and Circular Saw, Kiriel to win, exposing flaws in Misaki's strategy. This defeat forces Team Q4 to reconsider their approach, realizing they must adjust both their mental attitude and deck composition to succeed in the upcoming competition.
- 5EP 5
The VF Circuit Commences as Q4 Visits Singapore and Encounters Rivals
May 6, 2012Q4 travels to Singapore and encounters Team Caesar. Kenji introduces them to SIT, a university where he plans to study Vanguard. There, they meet Christopher Lo, Ali Pajeel, and Lee Shenlon, students the same age as Kamui who discuss their early enrollment. Aichi pursues Takuto for answers, but Kourin informs him that winning the VF Circuit is the only way to meet him. Kourin gives Aichi the card Incandescent Lion, Blond Ezel. Aichi returns to the hotel to reorganize his deck with friends and cards bought by Shin. The VF Circuit begins the next day with worldwide broadcasts. Q4 discovers that Chris, Ali, and Lee form the rival team SIT Genius.
- 6EP 6
Team Ninja faces their initial VF Circuit match with reorganized decks
May 13, 2012The fourth quarter features the debut of Team Ninja in the VF Circuit. The group competes in their first official match of the tournament. Their strategy relies on recently reorganized decks to gain an edge. The narrative questions whether these updated configurations provide a sufficient advantage against their opponents, who are identified as ninjas. The outcome of this encounter remains uncertain as the team tests their new setup in a high-stakes environment.
- 7EP 7
Aichi utilizes Kourin's Incandescent Lion card to counter the Murakumo deck
May 20, 2012Aichi finds himself cornered by his opponent's Murakumo deck during a critical match. To change the outcome, he activates the Limit Break ability of a new Gold Paladin card named Incandescent Lion, Blond Ezel. This specific card was provided to him by Kourin. By riding this powerful unit, Aichi attempts to overcome the defensive pressure exerted by the opposing strategy. The narrative focuses on this pivotal moment where the new card's capabilities are tested against the established Murakumo formation, highlighting the strategic shift in the battle.
- 8EP 8
Q4 faces Team Divination's psychic claims in a decisive three-match sweep.
May 27, 2012In the second round, Team Q4 competes against Team Divination, whose three members claim psychic abilities and utilize Oracle Think Tank decks. Aichi faces Crystal, who predicts victory using a crystal ball. Kamui battles Oracle Sticks, who uses the Dark Cat card to feign a curse and employs tricks to mislead him. Misaki fights Horoscope, who flirts with her and predicts romantic entanglement. Although Kamui experiences some bad luck, Team Q4 defeats Team Divination 3-0, revealing their opponents as fraudulent prophets. Following the match, the team encounters SIT Genius on the street. Kamui resolves to never lose to fighters his own age, while Misaki contemplates how to counter an opponent possessing the Limit Break power.
- 9EP 9
Team Q4 faces Team SIT Genius in a high-stakes third round clash
Jun 3, 2012Team Q4 enters their third round match against opponents Chris, Ali, and Lee from Team SIT Genius. Lee Shenlon asserts his superiority, claiming he alone can defeat Chris. Ali vows to defeat Kamui and permanently win Emi’s affection. The early exchange favors Ali, who deals 5 damage to Kamui while taking only 3. Misaki targets Lee with 3 damage and attacks his rearguard, suspecting he possesses Limit Break power. However, Lee counters by playing a card that grants him an additional damage point for a full turn, effectively enabling him to achieve Limit Break status and neutralizing Misaki’s strategic advantage.
- 10EP 10
Elite Pride: Kamui, Ali, Misaki, Lee Shenlon, Aichi, Chris, and Takuto Tatsunagi
Jun 10, 2012Kamui defeats Ali while Misaki faces Lee Shenlon, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The focus then shifts to the match between Aichi and Chris. Takuto Tatsunagi intervenes using his spirit on Cray. Aichi regains his Psyqualia, but Chris also acquires this power and begins to lose his sanity. Takuto explains that this is the only opportunity he has to interfere in the match. He informs Aichi that winning the tournament is necessary to gain further knowledge about Cray and the Royal Paladins.
- 11EP 11
Chris defeats Aichi with Leo-pald triple slash to win Singapore stage for SIT Genius
Jun 17, 2012Chris utilizes Psyqualia and a triple slash strategy with Leo-pald to defeat Aichi, knocking Q4 out of the tournament. SIT Genius advances to the finals against Team Caesar and wins effortlessly, securing the Singapore stage championship. Aichi feels depressed after losing the tournament and the opportunity to meet Takuto. However, his teammates reassure him that the VF Circuit continues, offering Q4 another chance to participate in future events.
- 12EP 12
Aichi searches for Kai while he battles a disguised Kyou Yahagi in the snow.
Jun 24, 2012Q4 returns home to rest and recover for the next leg of the Circuit. Aichi learns that Kai hasn't appeared at Card Capital and hasn't been seen in the city since they left. As Aichi wonders about his missing friend, the scene shifts and reveals Kai is traveling the world getting stronger. Currently, he is in a snowy mountain region where he battles a rumored abominable snowman. It is soon revealed that the snowman is Kyou Yahagi in disguise, still aiming to get his revenge on Kai. Kyou has gained new cards, one of them being Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor which has the power of Limit Break. Can Kai manage to withstand 5 attacks that could result in up to 7 damage in 1 turn?
- 13EP 13
Tetsu visits Card Capital and challenges Kamui to a cardfight to expose Team Q4's weaknesses.
Jul 1, 2012Team Q4 trains at Card Shop Handsome for the VF Circuit when they hear Tetsu has arrived at Card Capital, fearing he is causing trouble. They discover he is instead helping Emi and other children at the shop. Kamui questions Tetsu’s true motives, prompting Tetsu to criticize Q4’s weakness after their loss at the Singapore Stage. Enraged, Kamui challenges Tetsu to a duel. Tetsu accepts, utilizing new Dark Irregulars and Soulcharge strategies alongside the Limit Break of Dark Lord of Abyss to defeat Kamui once again. After the match, Tetsu departs, warning the team about stronger opponents in the VF Circuit. While Kamui perceives the interaction as mean, Emi and the others sense that Tetsu’s harsh words concealed a deeper message intended to help them improve.
- 14EP 14
Seoul Stage Excitement Features Team Q4's Victories and New AL4 Upset
Jul 8, 2012The VF Circuit Seoul Stage begins with Team Q4 encountering local favorites Team Movie Stars. Special rules apply, including drive checks for Aichi, a 30-second turn limit for Misaki, and hidden targets for Kamui. Aichi defeats his opponent 6-4 by utilizing Incandescent Lion and multiple grade 3 units to force six drive checks. Misaki wins 6-2 by binding her opponent after memorizing their hand. Kamui secures a 6-2 victory by eliminating rear-guards through elimination despite missing attacks. The teams then discover Team Movie Stars has already lost to Team New AL4, comprising Ren, Asaka, and Kai. Consequently, the second round is scheduled between Team New AL4 and Team Q4.
- 15EP 15
Team Q4 faces New AL4 in a high-damage duel with unique rules and Kai's overwhelming victory.
Jul 15, 2012Team Q4 confronts Kai to understand his entry into the VF Circuit before their match against Team New AL4 commences. The duel features a special rule where players begin with 2 damage and play until reaching 8 damage, allowing immediate Counterblast activation and faster Limit Break usage. Kamui faces Kai, whom he has never beaten, while Asaka and Misaki compete in a tiebreaker. Ren battles Aichi, who is contacted by Takuto to return the power of Psyqualia and ask what they see for victory. Kai defeats Kamui 8-6 using two Limit Breaks from Dragonic Kaiser Vermillion. Meanwhile, Misaki maintains a narrow 6-5 lead over Asaka as the intense matches unfold under the accelerated damage conditions.
- 16EP 16
Knights Rematch: Asaka and Ren Secure Victories for Team New AL4
Jul 22, 2012The ongoing matches feature Asaka defeating Misaki and Ren defeating Aichi. Asaka utilizes the new card Silver Thorn Dragon Tamer, Luquier, employing its Limit Break to superior call three units from her soul. She launches attacks Misaki cannot guard, securing the win while expressing disappointment in Misaki's performance. Ren rides Spectral Duke Dragon to attack Aichi's Blond Ezel. Although Aichi guards the initial strike, Ren uses the card's Limit Break to stand it up for a second attack. Aichi fails to block this, resulting in Ren's victory as predicted by Psyqualia. This three-to-zero sweep allows Team New AL4 to advance to the next round, demonstrating significant changes to the team compared to Team Q4.
- 17EP 17
Team Q4 observes the Seoul Stage finals where New AL4 faces Caesar under strict rear-guard rules.
Jul 29, 2012Team Q4 watches the Seoul Stage final round between Team New AL4 and Team Caesar, governed by a rule limiting each side to three rear-guard units at the start of every turn. The matches feature Kai against Gai, Asaka against Yuri, and Ren against Kenji, with Ren utilizing Tetsu's Dark Irregulars deck. Ren and Kenji display elite skill as Ren attempts to weaken Kenji's defenses by attacking his rear-guards, but Kenji successfully defends them. Kenji then initiates his "Final Turn," moving Dimensional Robo units to the soul to Superior Crossride into Ultimate Dimensional Robo, Great Daiyusha. This strategy, known as the "March of the Emperor," combined with Great Daiyusha's Limit Break and a draw trigger, allows Kenji to defeat Ren. However, New AL4 wins the stage 2-1 because Yuri and Gai lost their respective matches. Before moving to the next round, Kai tells Aichi and Q4 that they must grow stronger to potentially face him again.
- 18EP 18
Leon Soryu challenges Daigo using Aqua Force against Royal Paladins in a mysterious cardfight
Aug 5, 2012Team Q4 and Ultra Rare encounter Leon Soryu, a mysterious man who senses the wind, at Card Shop PSY. They discover Daigo, who had been missing for months, inside. Daigo explains his random teleportation is linked to his Royal Paladins deck, a clan removed from the world. Leon challenges Daigo to a duel using his Aqua Force deck. Leon rides Navalgazer Dragon, utilizing its Limit Break to boost attack power by 3000. Despite Daigo’s defensive maneuvers with Pendragon and Soul Saver Dragon, Leon activates Navalgazer’s Limit Break again to attack. A heal trigger allows Leon to stand two rear-guards, granting a final attack that defeats Daigo. Leon departs, asking for Aichi’s name. Daigo begins teleporting again due to the clan’s absence, destined to remain trapped until Royal Paladins return. He vanishes to an island, where he faces a reborn Kyou Yahagi.
- 19EP 19
Team Q4 visits a southern island for training and a courage test with New AL4
Aug 12, 2012Team Q4 and their friends travel to a remote southern island after receiving an invitation from the VF Circuit. Upon arrival, they discover that New AL4 has also been invited. While Team Q4 focuses intensely on training to improve their strength, the other participants seek rest and relaxation. That evening, Ren organizes a courage test where some members scare others. Chaos follows, as the usually stoic Misaki and Asaka faint from fear, and Kamui fails to frighten Tetsu because he is paired with Emi. Aichi and Kai are assigned to complete the course together, but Kai instead leads Aichi away for private encouragement, culminating in a fireworks display.
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Q4 and New AL4 enjoy island vacation while Kamui, Misaki, and Aichi develop new decks.
Aug 19, 2012Teams Q4 and New AL4 continue their vacation on the southern island, with all members of Q4 having their own story to tell. Kamui gets depressed when he loses to Tetsu again, and his friends Reiji and Eiji cheer him up. The three then undergo a rigorous training regimen, which gives Kamui inspiration to make a new deck revolving around the Raizer series. But once again, in spite of this new deck, Kamui is defeated by Tetsu. After getting coaxed into playing beach volleyball with Ren and Asaka, Misaki cardfights with Ren, with both of them borrowing others' decks. Ren reveals the reason as to why he fights with other people's decks is to not only try to find a more suitable clan for him to use, but to also gain a better understanding of his own deck. With that in mind, Misaki constructs a new Witch-themed Oracle Think Tank deck and defeats Ren, who borrows Emi's Bermuda Triangle deck this time. Aichi turns his focus toward developing a new deck. He finally accepts the gift of Psyqualia and uses it to construct a new deck while also fully embracing the Gold Paladin clan. All the while, Izaki tries to fish but a suntanned Morikawa's swimming gets in the way, and Miwa cardfights (and repeatedly loses to) Kai. Finally, Team Q4 and friends take a flight home while New AL4 stays on the island.
- 21EP 21
Aichi and Kamui face off while Kenji challenges Gouki in a pivotal card battle.
Aug 26, 2012Q4 returns to Japan as Aichi and Kamui test new strategies in a tournament at Card Shop Handsome. Kenji Mitsusada arrives seeking Aichi but is told he is fighting. Gouki challenges Kenji instead, starting with a poor hand but advancing grades using the drop zone and his new ace, Ice Prison Necromancer Cocytus. Kenji admires Gouki’s resolve, prompting Gouki to express disappointment in Kenji’s initial hesitation. Kenji regains his focus, Crossriding Ultimate Dimensional Robo Great Daiyusha to win. He then reveals he is leaving for SIT university and will not compete until graduation. Seeking encouragement, Kenji finds confidence through the match. Gouki gifts Kenji his bandana, and all their friends accompany Kenji to the airport to wish him well on his journey.
- 22EP 22
Team Q4 travels to the Hong Kong Stage of the VF Circuit for tag battles against Team Lao.
Sep 2, 2012Team Q4 arrives at the Hong Kong Stage of the VF Circuit, aiming to advance and meet Takuto. Before the matches begin, they encounter three males of varying sizes, whom Shin vaguely recognizes, followed by two identical girls who warn them about the group's strength. The stage features 2-on-2 tag battles where the first team to deal 9 points of damage wins. Kamui struggles with the rules, so Aichi and Misaki pair up to face Team Lao in the first round. The unique rules require fighters to attack only the front player, prohibit consulting partners or showing cards, but allow "tag guards" to block and share Counterblast damage. Team Lao’s Terence and Felix use Tachikaze decks, with Terence’s Raptor units dealing significant early damage to Aichi. Misaki utilizes her new Witch deck, riding Scarlet Witch and CoCo to draw cards and exploit her vanguard’s soul. Shin realizes Team Lao consists of three brothers with strong synergy. The episode questions whether Aichi and Misaki can defeat the Lao brothers' teamwork.
- 23EP 23
Aichi and Misaki secure victory through improved tag team coordination against Terence and Felix.
Sep 9, 2012The tag battle between Team Q4 and Team Lao intensifies as Terence and Felix take the lead using Tyrant, Deathrex. In response, Aichi deploys the new ace card White Hare in the Moon's Shadow, Pellinore, attempting to end the match with Limit Break and superior calls. Terence counters by sacrificing his units to boost Military Dragon, Raptor Colonel's power. Aichi and Misaki successfully defend against the assault through synchronized tag guards, allowing Misaki to secure the win on the next turn. This victory highlights the duo's growing synergy. The Lao brothers acknowledge their skill, bringing Team Q4 closer to winning the Hong Kong Stage and meeting Takuto.
- 24EP 24
Kamui and Misaki defeat Battle Weeds to advance Q4 to the finals.
Sep 16, 2012Q4 reaches the Hong Kong Stage semifinals with Aichi and Misaki handling the cardfighting. After studying the tag fight rules, Kamui volunteers for the next match, pairing with Misaki against Team Battle Weeds. This trio of children admires the resilience of weeds and utilizes Neo Nectar decks. During the intense battle, Kamui withstands the Limit Break of their ace card, White Lily Musketeer, Cecilia. He then rides his new key card, Perfect Raizer, whose skill boosts its power exponentially. By securing a critical trigger, Kamui wins the match for Q4, sending the team to the finals. Their upcoming opponent is Team Dreadnought, led by Leon Soryu and featuring twin sisters Jillian and Sharlene Chen.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen have?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen has 39 episodes.
- When did Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen come out?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen was produced by TMS Entertainment.
- Is Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen finished?
- Current status of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit-hen: Finished.