Cardfight!! Vanguard G
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EP 1Chrono Shindou discovers a mysterious deck and learns to fight in the world of Vanguard.
Oct 26, 2014Three years after the Legion Mate arc, Chrono Shindou, an apathetic teenager, finds a Vanguard deck and map in his locker. He visits Card Capital 2, where he witnesses a match between Mamoru Anjou and part-timer Kamui Katsuragi. Kamui recognizes Chrono’s Gear Chronicle clan as unprecedented and challenges him to a game. During the battle, Kamui explains the rules and lore of Vanguard. Cornered, Chrono hears a voice revealing Generation Stride, an ability to stride from the Generation Zone representing an alternate future. This power allows him to defeat Kamui. Moved by the experience, Chrono runs off to pursue this alternate future, passing by a certain someone.
EP 2Chrono and Kamui Complete a Quest to Retrieve a Stolen Card
Nov 2, 2014Chrono visits Card Capital 2, where he discusses his Gear Chronicle deck with Kamui Katsuragi and meets Shin Nitta. Kamui provides Chrono with a Fighter's Card, known as Fica, and explains the Federation of International Vanguard Association (FIVA), an organization that supports fighters through its Vanguard Network for quests and grading. Accompanied by Kamui, Chrono and Team Trinity Dragon accept a quest from a boy to find his lost card. They discover a crow stole it and chase it down. Tsuneto Tado, leader of Team Trinity Dragon, and Chrono both grab the card but refuse to yield. Kamui proposes a cardfight to settle the dispute. After Tsuneto teases Chrono about his name, Chrono wins, returns the card, and completes the quest to gain points and raise his grade. Finally, Chrono and Kamui return to Card Capital 2, where Chrono meets Misaki Tokura, the new owner of the store line.
EP 3Chrono battles Kouji Ibuki in a GIRS holographic cardfight that ends abruptly.
Nov 9, 2014Chrono accepts a challenge from Kouji Ibuki at the Vanguard Colosseum to test a new deck. Inside a room equipped with the Grand Image Reality System, the two engage in a cardfight where Chrono initially gains the upper hand. Kouji then shifts to a sinister demeanor, mocking Chrono and exposing his weaknesses. In a desperate attempt to turn the tide, Chrono summons Stride Interdimensional Dragon, Mystery-flare Dragon. The creature begins manifesting in the real world, visible only to children, but vanishes before fully emerging. Simultaneously, the GIRS system shuts down, halting the match. Kouji departs without revealing his identity, leaving Chrono feeling frustrated and defeated by the unresolved encounter.
EP 4Chrono battles Shion Kiba for a card while earning Reika's trust through chores.
Nov 16, 2014At Card Capital 2, Chrono receives an anonymous Gear Chronicle card and accepts a quest to retrieve a card from his grandmother's house. He meets Reika, who distrusts him, so he performs menial tasks like weeding and grocery shopping to build rapport. Upon returning, Chrono discovers Shion Kiba, a popular student, has already secured the card and Reika's affection. Shion offers the card out of pity, but Chrono refuses, feeling insulted. The two agree to settle the dispute with a cardfight, where the winner claims the card for the quest. Facing Shion's Royal Paladin deck, Chrono is initially pushed to the brink but ultimately secures a comeback victory using the new Gear Chronicle card. Shion accepts the defeat gracefully but vows to defeat Chrono in their next encounter.
EP 5Tokoha Anjou investigates Chrono's clan while Kumi Okazaki challenges him to a cardfight.
Nov 23, 2014Tokoha Anjou, a classmate of Chrono, is asked by her brother Mamoru to find information on the Gear Chronicle clan. She takes her friend Kumi Okazaki to Card Capital 2 to register as a fighter. Observing Chrono, she notes his happiness contrasts with his school behavior. When Chrono drops his deck due to a toothache, Tokoha identifies the clan. To distract himself from dental pain, Chrono accepts a quest from Kumi. His pain causes errors against her Oracle Think Tank deck, but Tokoha’s reminder that Vanguard is fun helps him recover and win. Tokoha declares she will fight him later. Finally, she reports her findings to Mamoru, prompting Chrono to visit the dentist.
EP 6Mamoru Anjou
Nov 30, 2014Chrono enters a FIVA event to battle Kagero clan leader Mamoru Anjou. He is approached by a person in a Vangua-rou costume seeking a duel with his Gear Chronicle deck. Mamoru arrives looking for branch manager Ryutarou Oyama, correctly identifying the mascot as him. Ryutarou flees with Chrono, prompting Mamoru to issue a quest for fighters to catch Vangua-rou. The pair hides in a secret room where Ryutarou reveals his true form. They duel in a GIRS-equipped room, but Mamoru interrupts after defeating Tsuneto. Mamoru reprimands Ryutarou, then meets Chrono. Although Mamoru requests a fight, Chrono declines, preferring to grow stronger first.
EP 7Shion triumphs in a three-phase quiz contest after a close race against Chrono.
Dec 7, 2014Tokoha organizes a three-part Vanguard quiz competition for Chrono and Shion. Shion dominates the initial phase by quickly identifying card images. During the second scavenger hunt stage, Chrono takes the lead after Shion pauses to assist an injured, pessimistic boy. Determined to honor his commitment to the child, Shion vows to secure the overall victory. The final stage features an obstacle course race between the two rivals. Although Shion makes errors, Chrono provides unexpected assistance that allows Shion to cross the finish line first. This narrow win fulfills Shion's promise to the boy he helped earlier in the event.
EP 8Chrono defends Kamui from Nagisa Daimonji's persistent romantic pursuit and her team.
Dec 14, 2014Kamui encounters Nagisa Daimonji, who has maintained strong romantic feelings for him despite the passage of time. She has organized a quest for her group, Team Trinity Dragon, to force Kamui into a confrontation. Although Kamui attempts to evade the situation, he is eventually cornered by Nagisa and her team. Chrono intervenes to protect Kamui after accepting a hastily created quest. However, Chrono is misled by Nagisa’s fabricated tragic love story and chooses to support her. Kamui successfully recruits Trinity Dragon to his side. Consequently, Kamui agrees to a duel with Nagisa: if he wins, she will cease her harassment at his shop, but if she wins, they will marry. Despite Nagisa’s favorable luck with triggers, Kamui defeats her, though her return is anticipated.
EP 9Tokoha and Akane reunite to settle a childhood time capsule before Akane departs for overseas.
Dec 21, 2014While assisting Chrono with preparations for a youth Vanguard tournament, Tokoha reconnects with Akane Kiyosu, a childhood friend with whom she shares a sister-like bond. They recall burying a time capsule in a park containing secret gifts for each other. Tokoha discovers that Chrono retrieved the capsule during park construction at Akane’s request. Distraught by news that Akane is leaving Japan for an overseas post the following day, Tokoha decides to challenge her to a cardfight at the airport as a farewell. During the match, Akane reassures Tokoha that her departure marks a new beginning. After Tokoha wins, Akane presents her with a gold medal from the capsule. As Akane departs on the plane, she opens Tokoha’s gift: a special card drawing of herself created by young Tokoha.
EP 10Jaime Alcaraz seeks Vanguard gameplay but prioritizes cultural sightseeing and helping children bond through cardfighting.
Dec 28, 2014Chrono accepts a quest from Jaime Alcaraz, a Spanish man, to demonstrate Vanguard in Japan. Jaime proves more interested in sightseeing and Japanese culture than playing. After shopping and encounters with Shion and Tokoha, the pair witnesses a conflict between two boys. Jaime resolves the dispute by offering food, prompting a match that the younger boy wins, leading to friendship. Jaime shares his purchases with the children. When Jaime finally wishes to play, Mamoru arrives and reveals Jaime is a rising star from the European League. He has been invited to Japan to compete for the Euro team against the Tokyo team, which includes Mamoru. Jaime advises Chrono to watch the upcoming interleague match before departing with Mamoru.
EP 11Chrono helps Jaime recover a treasured card, leading to a promise of a future duel.
Jan 11, 2015After witnessing Jaime defeat Mamoru in an interleague match, Chrono feels anxious and initially seeks a quest to earn points for a grade increase. He abandons this plan to assist a lost Jaime, and the two travel to the orphanage where Jaime grew up. Jaime plays with the children while Chrono speaks with the owner, Emilio. During their walk home, Jaime displays a cherished card gifted by Emilio. The card slips from his grasp, and although Jaime catches it, he falls into a river. Chrono brings Jaime to his home to wash and clean him. In gratitude, Jaime proposes a special quest: a duel between the two the following day. If Chrono wins, he will receive the points necessary to raise his grade.
EP 12Chrono defeats Jaime in a cardfight using a risky deck strategy to win.
Jan 18, 2015Friends including Kouji watch as Chrono and Jaime battle with cards. Jaime repeats the Aqua Force combo that defeated Mamoru, but Chrono counters by striding Chronoscommand Dragon and returning rear-guards to Jaime's deck. Jaime summons more units to maintain pressure. Chrono then strides Mystery-flare Dragon, activating a skill that grants an extra turn if the top four revealed cards are of different grades. He succeeds, wins the match, and fulfills Jaime's quest. This victory earns Chrono enough points to raise his grade. Afterward, Jaime departs by flight, saying adios to Chrono.
EP 13Surprise party for Chrono's grade 2 promotion at Card Capital with friends
Jan 25, 2015To mark Chrono's promotion to grade 2, Kamui, Team Trinity Dragon, and Shin host a surprise party at the shop. They invite Tokoha, Kumi, and Shion to enjoy stew, table tennis, ice cream, and park activities. Shin worries about Misaki's reaction to the gathering, but Kamui motivates the group by discussing grade 3 benefits. After everyone falls asleep, Chrono and Tokoha draw on each other's faces and persuade Shion to join in. The next morning, Misaki arrives and wakes the group, revealing the drawings. Contrary to Shin's fears, she is pleased to see everyone had fun.
EP 14Chrono helps hungry Vanguard fighter Takeru Baba, leading to an intense card battle.
Feb 1, 2015Chrono receives a new Gear Chronicle card and assists Takeru Baba, a traveling Vanguard fighter who collapses from hunger. Takeru insists on repaying Chrono’s kindness by following him, but faints again. Chrono takes him to a card shop to eat, where he observes Shion battling other players. Takeru notes that a past encounter changed Shion and shares his philosophy that every meeting holds meaning. Intrigued, Chrono challenges Takeru to a cardfight. Their intense match draws the attention of all surrounding players away from Shion’s games. Chrono emerges victorious, and the two rivals promise to face each other again in the local qualifiers for the upcoming Vanguard National Tournament.
EP 15Shion confronts the Masked Ghost, uncovering Yuya Karasumori's identity during a high-stakes card duel.
Feb 8, 2015Shion learns of the Masked Ghost, a fighter stealing avatar cards, after reconnecting with Yuya Karasumori. Following a fencing spar and a tip from Ryota, Shion tracks the Ghost to a warehouse where Ryota has already lost his card. Shion challenges the Ghost to a duel with a unique condition: he must remove twelve triggers from his deck, but victory forces the Ghost to return all stolen cards. During the match, Shion reveals the Ghost is Yuya, who explains his motives. Despite the significant handicap, Shion defeats Yuya, who flees and leaves the recovered cards behind. Although Shion misses his scheduled professional fencing training, he feels no regret and remains hopeful for future opportunities.
EP 16Chrono and friends work a takoyaki stand at a Vanguard festival before challenging clan leader Mamoru in a group battle.
Feb 15, 2015Tokoha organizes a meeting where the group decides to run a takoyaki stand for an upcoming regional Vanguard festival. The venture proves successful, allowing Chrono to enjoy the event after his friends recognize his hard work. Chrono observes Mamoru engaging in various festival duties, including cosplaying as Vangua-rou and assisting attendees. When Chrono questions why a renowned fighter prioritizes festivals over tournaments, Mamoru explains that these events unite people and promote Vanguard more effectively. The festival culminates in a main event where groups of three battle Mamoru sequentially. Granted special privilege as a reward, Chrono, Shion, and a reluctant Tokoha face Mamoru, though they are defeated. Kumi leaves early due to an emergency, prompting Tokoha to substitute for her. Despite the loss, the group receives applause, and Tokoha invites them to folk dancing around a campfire as the festival concludes.
EP 17Tokoha challenges Chrono for the last croquette bread after frustration over being defined by her brother.
Feb 22, 2015Tokoha feels stifled by expectations tied to her brother Mamoru, leading her to avoid competitive tournaments. After a quest with Kumi, she seeks comfort in her favorite croquette bread, only to find Chrono has purchased the final batch. She issues a duel challenge to claim the food. During the match, Chrono’s comment regarding her relation to Mamoru triggers Tokoha’s anger, causing a critical error in her strategy. He clarifies that he respects her strength as an individual fighter, not just as a relative. Although Chrono wins the battle, he yields the bread to Tokoha, helping her regain self-confidence and perspective on her own identity.
EP 18Ogawa’s Quest to Return the Angel Feather Card to Hinako
Mar 1, 2015After a socially awkward teenager named Ogawa falls for a girl at first sight during a cardfight, she accidentally leaves behind an Angel Feather card, Battle Cupid, Nociel. Unable to identify her, Ogawa spends a month searching without success. He eventually enlists Chrono, Shion, and Tokoha to help locate the girl and return the item. The trio investigates and finds the girl, Hinako, at her school. Although Shion and Tokoha urge Ogawa to deliver the card personally, his fear prevents him from doing so. Chrono proposes a game where Ogawa draws one of four cards; if he picks Nociel, he returns it. Ogawa succeeds, earning equal points for the team. Later, Shion and Tokoha suspect Chrono rigged the draw, but he denies any manipulation.
EP 19The Power of Bonds! X-tiger
Mar 8, 2015Kamui provides Chrono and Tokoha with a DVD featuring Team Caesar, a group piloting giant robots to defend Earth from alien monsters. The film depicts Kenji, Yuri, and Gai battling an enemy named Zeal, which shrinks and briefly hijacks Yuri’s mech, causing friction between the pilots. Zeal evolves and attacks, prompting the team to combine their robots into Great Daikaiser. Disagreements over tactics lead to a failed strike, allowing Zeal to escape and Gai to quit. After realizing Zeal caused the earlier conflict, the remaining members face it alone until Gai returns. United, they pursue Zeal into space, where they are overwhelmed by a legion of enemies. Just as they are damaged, the legendary robot X-tiger arrives to help Team Caesar defeat the invaders and save the planet.
EP 20Kamui tests trio's teamwork through exercises and a special cardfight against Team Trinity Dragon
Mar 15, 2015To prepare for the regional Vanguard tournament, Kamui forms an unlikely team consisting of Chrono, Tokoha, and Shion. He evaluates their coordination through various exercises, but the trio displays no harmony. Kamui then challenges them to a special cardfight against Team Trinity Dragon, where members switch roles after each turn. During the match, Chrono, Tokoha, and Shion frequently argue over their differing strategies. Team Trinity Dragon wins due to their excellent synergy, leading Kamui to conclude that their unnamed team has no hope. Determined to prove him wrong, despite his claims being a ruse, the three resolve to make their team successful.
EP 21Chrono faces expulsion after being falsely accused of violence during a team tournament match.
Mar 22, 2015Chrono, Tokoha, and Shion compete in a team tournament where victory grants points for grade 3 promotion. Their progress stalls when Chrono detects cheating by Team Trick Trick and attempts to expose them. The team leader fabricates an injury caused by Chrono, disrupting another ongoing cardfight. A judge, misled by the deception, orders Chrono’s removal from the tournament and loss of grade. After Chrono departs in anger, Shion reveals the cheating tactics to the authorities. In a subsequent FIVA meeting chaired by Kouji, Team Trick Trick receives a five-year ban from official tournaments. Chrono is penalized by the forfeiture of all his fighter points despite his innocence.
EP 22Chrono battles Kouji for the Gear Chronicle deck after quitting Vanguard.
Mar 29, 2015Following a team tournament incident, Chrono abandons his deck and quits playing Vanguard despite friends' encouragement. While walking past children enjoying the game, he returns to the card shop to find Kouji holding the deck. Kouji explains his prior encounter with a Gear Chronicle user and the deck's unique power. Determined to prevent Kouji from keeping it, Chrono challenges him to a duel for ownership. During the match against Kouji's Link Joker Messiah deck, Chrono realizes that although his fighter points are depleted, the cherished memories shared with his friends remain. Ultimately, Kouji wins the battle but chooses to leave the deck with Chrono.
EP 23Chrono completes a quest with Tokoha and Shion to return to grade 2.
Apr 5, 2015Following reconciliation with Tokoha and Shion, the trio undertakes a challenge requiring sufficient points for Chrono to advance to grade 2. The group navigates peculiar obstacles including balancing on a pillow stack, engaging in cosplay, and solving a maze. Upon reaching the conclusion, Chrono faces the eccentric quest giver, who identifies himself as Vlad III, in a card duel. Chrono defeats Vlad's Dark Irregulars deck in a difficult match. This victory secures the necessary points for grade 2 promotion and bestows upon Chrono the title of Vlad IV, a designation he strongly dislikes.
EP 24Mamoru challenges Kouji to a Vanguard match while Chrono seeks points for grade 3.
Apr 12, 2015Mamoru invites Kouji to dinner, where they play a Vanguard game while discussing Chrono, the team tournament incident, and their differing beliefs about the game. Mamoru prioritizes fun, whereas Kouji focuses on winning. Meanwhile, with one week remaining until the regional tournament entry deadline, Tokoha and Shion assist Chrono in completing quests to earn enough points for grade 3. Chrono misses many opportunities to help a lost young boy. Just as hope fades, Mamoru creates a special quest tailored to Chrono’s situation. Chrono, Tokoha, and Shion accept this quest, which provides the necessary points for Chrono to reach grade 3.
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- How many episodes does Cardfight!! Vanguard G have?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G has 48 episodes.
- When did Cardfight!! Vanguard G come out?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G came out in 2014.
- Which studio made Cardfight!! Vanguard G?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G was produced by TMS Entertainment.
- Who directed Cardfight!! Vanguard G?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G was directed by Yui Miura.
- Is Cardfight!! Vanguard G finished?
- Current status of Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Finished.