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Teams celebrate before the U20 Championship with unique send-off parties and a shared fireworks display
Jan 8, 2017Prior to the U20 Championship, Chrono, Tokoha, and Shion hold individual send-off parties with their respective teams. Jaime Flowers enjoys a spa resort, the Fukuhara Vanguard Club dines on a cruise ship, and Striders participate in a curry-eating contest. The day concludes with a fireworks show prepared by Shion for everyone. Following these events, the U20 Championship officially begins, introducing the other qualified teams. During this introduction, Kazuma is shocked to see Onimaru present, marking the start of the tournament competition among the selected squads.
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The U20 First Stage Cray Scramble Begins with Team Diffrider Advancing Early
Jan 15, 2017The U20 tournament starts with the Cray Scramble, where competitors are dispersed across a virtual field mimicking planet Cray. Fighters must locate and defeat opponents to earn points, with the first sixteen teams reaching fifty points advancing to the next round. Defeated participants are temporarily out but can return if a teammate wins. During this phase, Chrono encounters Team New Nippon, a group modeled after Team Nippon, and defeats their leader, Arata Nishizawa. As the first day concludes, the other participants are shocked to discover that Onimaru’s Team Diffrider has already qualified, having defeated Shion and Tokoha along the way.
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Kazuma fights Makoto Asada while Makoto recalls Team New Nippon's formation
Jan 22, 2017During the second day of the first stage, Kazuma engages in combat against Makoto Asada from Team New Nippon. As the battle progresses, Makoto reflects on his initial meeting with Arata and the subsequent formation of Team New Nippon. Makoto ultimately emerges victorious, defeating Kazuma. Shortly after Taiyou receives news of this outcome, he encounters Tokoha.
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Tokoha and Taiyou engage in a fierce cardfight to determine Kazuma's tournament status
Jan 29, 2017Tokoha and Taiyou participate in a cardfight where Taiyou aims to secure a victory to restore Kazuma to the tournament. The match proves to be long and arduous for both participants. Ultimately, Taiyou emerges as the winner of the battle. This outcome successfully brings Kazuma back into the competition. However, the result also means that Tokoha is knocked out of the tournament once again, ending her participation in the event.
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Enishi faces Kamui's intense pressure while learning of Kumi's loss
Feb 5, 2017Enishi engages in a cardfight against Kamui, who exerts significant pressure during the match. The situation worsens when Enishi discovers that Kumi has also been defeated, increasing his concern. Despite the difficult circumstances and the intensity of Kamui's attacks, Enishi manages to withstand the assault and ultimately defeats his opponent. This victory ensures that both Tokoha and Kumi are permitted to return to the tournament, resolving the immediate conflict and allowing the group to continue their participation in the event.
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Rin challenges Shion to a cardfight atop a skyscraper to decide her team future.
Feb 12, 2017Following the conclusion of the second day of the U20 first stage, teams disperse to their respective homes. Chrono encounters Team New Nippon and shares a meal with them. Simultaneously, Rin expresses her frustration with her current team status and issues a challenge to Shion for a cardfight on a skyscraper, stipulating that her departure from the team depends on the outcome. Initially irritated by Shion’s motivations for participating in the U20, Rin ultimately reignites her own passion for the game through this intense match. After the confrontation concludes, Rin resolves to remain with the team, having found renewed purpose in her involvement.
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Henri faces Am Chouno on the third day of the U20 and receives a keychain.
Feb 19, 2017On the third day of the U20, Henri encounters Am Chouno and is starstruck by her presence. Although Am Chouno’s Granblue deck holds a disadvantage against Henri’s deck, she manages to defeat him. Following the match, she presents Henri with a Rummy Labyrinth keychain. Afterward, Am Chouno, Luna, and Saya reunite with Tokoha, Kumi, and Enishi, allowing the groups to reacquaint themselves with one another.
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Kazuma defeats Luna while Chrono learns Kamui joined U20 for Kouji
Feb 26, 2017On the third day, only eight teams remain. Kazuma faces Luna Yumizuki, who aims to make him smile. Despite initial pressure, Kazuma wins and becomes her fan. Meanwhile, Chrono loses to Nagisa, who reveals Kamui entered the U20 because of Kouji. Chrono attempts to question Kamui about this reason but fails to receive an answer.
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Onimaru attempts infiltration during a blackout and uses a portal to possess Noa Hoshizaki with a dragon.
Mar 5, 2017Onimaru and his team cause a sudden power outage to create confusion. He attempts to sneak into the field but is stopped by Chrono and Kouji. The three engage in a cardfight while Chrono observes, but the match ends when power is restored. As the first stage resumes normally, Onimaru pursues his true goal: a portal discovered by Noa Hoshizaki of Team Nippon. He enters the portal and performs a Different World Ride. This action results in Noa Hoshizaki becoming possessed by Star-Vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon, effectively achieving Onimaru's objective amidst the earlier chaos.
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Tokoha defeats rival Rin to secure team advancement to second stage
Mar 12, 2017On the third day of the first stage, Tokoha engages in combat against her rival Rin. This opponent has historically served as a significant obstacle for Tokoha. Tokoha successfully defeats Rin in this match. As a result of this victory, her team qualifies for the second stage of the competition. The advancement leaves only two remaining spots available for other participants. This outcome marks a crucial progression in the tournament structure for Tokoha's group.
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Shion Defeats Taiyou on Day Four to Secure Team Advancement
Mar 19, 2017On the fourth day of the first stage, Shion engages in a cardfight against Taiyou. Although Taiyou has studied Shion's playing style with guidance from Chrono, Shion ultimately prevails in the match. This victory provides his team with sufficient points to qualify for the second stage. Meanwhile, Chrono encounters Noa in a separate location.
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Chrono defeats Noa in a crucial cardfight to secure Team Striders' second stage advancement.
Mar 26, 2017The focus shifts to the decisive cardfight between Chrono and Noa, with the victor earning their team the final spot in the second stage. During the match, Chrono notices Noa behaving unusually, which reminds him of his past battle against Onimaru. Despite facing overwhelming pressure from Noa, Chrono manages to mount a comeback and secure victory. This win allows Team Striders to successfully advance to the next stage of the competition.
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Chrono Meets Aichi and Challenges Him to a Duel at Card Capital
Apr 2, 2017Chrono visits the inaugural Card Capital location and meets Aichi Sendou. Following Aichi’s reunion with former companions, he and Kamui escort Chrono to Card Capital 2 to see Kouji. During the journey, Chrono learns more about Aichi, who gifts him a Gear Chronicle card with a high activation cost. Upon arriving at the second shop, they find Kouji absent. To wait for his arrival, Chrono and Aichi engage in a cardfight.
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Chrono and Aichi face off in an intense duel where Chrono is defeated before using his new card.
Apr 9, 2017Chrono and Aichi participate in a fierce card battle. Despite Chrono's efforts to meet the requirements of the new card received from Aichi, he loses before he can utilize it. Subsequently, Kouji and Kai arrive with the intention of departing alongside Aichi and Kamui. Chrono expresses a desire to join them, but Kouji chooses to put him through a trial to determine if he possesses sufficient worthiness for the journey.
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Chrono Defeats Kouji in Cardfight and Meets Nome Tatsunagi
Apr 16, 2017Kouji challenges Chrono to a cardfight to test his strength for upcoming difficulties. Chrono utilizes the Beyond Order Dragon card provided by Aichi to its maximum capacity, successfully defeating Kouji. Having proven his capabilities, Chrono joins Kouji and the rest of the group to visit Nome Tatsunagi. This meeting is arranged because Nome possesses specific knowledge regarding Team Diffrider, allowing the team to gain insights into the group's activities and history through this encounter.
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Chrono Consults Nome About Diffride Units From Planet Cray
Apr 23, 2017Chrono and his companions meet with Nome Tatsunagi to discuss recent events. Nome explains that specific units originate from Planet Cray and utilize a process known as "Different World Ride," or "Diffride," to possess fighters. He clarifies that while this method is standard for some, Onimaru and Noa have been taken over by evil units instead. This revelation provides the group with critical information regarding the nature of the possession and the origins of the entities controlling their allies.
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Second Stage of U20 Begins at Castle Royale with Elimination Rules
Apr 30, 2017The U20 tournament enters its second phase, known as the Castle Royale, where competitors fight within a five-tiered castle structure. The first four teams to reach the summit and accumulate the most points will advance to the final stage. Unlike the initial round, this stage enforces strict elimination; any fighter who loses a match is removed from the competition with no opportunity to return. As these intense battles commence, Taiyou engages in combat against Verno Farenheart of Team Diffrider and suffers a defeat, resulting in his immediate elimination from the ongoing tournament.
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Tokoha confronts possessed Saori and witnesses the horrors of Planet Cray
May 7, 2017Tokoha battles Saori Fuchidaka of Team Diffrider, who is possessed by Flare Trooper Dumjid and holds a negative view of humans. During the conflict, Tokoha is transported into a vision of a battlefield on Planet Cray, where she witnesses the brutal reality of death. This traumatic experience triggers memories of a past incident involving Miguel, reinforcing the emotional weight of her current struggle against the possessed opponent.
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Onimaru defeats Enishi using Domination to eliminate Team Jaime Flowers from U20
May 14, 2017While Tokoha fights Saori, Enishi challenges Onimaru, who previously defeated Am, Luna, and Kumi while dismissing the joy of Vanguard. Grieving Miguel’s death, Onimaru had lost faith in humanity, but Enishi’s near-victory shifts his perspective. Onimaru ultimately secures victory by employing the Domination effect to turn Enishi’s rear-guards against him. This win results in Team Jaime Flowers being eliminated from the U20 tournament. The narrative highlights Onimaru’s internal struggle and redemption through combat, contrasting his earlier cynicism with a renewed sense of purpose after overcoming a formidable opponent who pushed him to the brink of defeat.
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Chrono Overcomes Saori and Rushes to Aid Kazuma in Battle
May 21, 2017As the second stage nears its conclusion, Chrono engages Saori in combat. Saori believes he has secured victory but is stunned when Chrono disables his defense and reverses the outcome. Following this unexpected turnaround, Chrono immediately heads toward Kazuma, who is currently locked in a fight with Onimaru. The narrative focuses on the shifting dynamics of these confrontations as the timeline progresses toward the end of this specific phase.
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Step-brothers Kazuma and Onimaru face off in a tense cardfight that reveals their painful past.
May 28, 2017Kazuma and Onimaru engage in a battle as step-brothers, a conflict rooted in their shared childhood playing Vanguard together. Kazuma was exiled and ostracized after his mother married into the Onimaru family, a trauma compounded by his consistent inability to defeat Onimaru in cardfights. Despite Kazuma's personal growth, he remains unable to overcome his rival in this match. Following Onimaru's departure in disappointment, Kazuma attempts to chase after him but is restrained by Chrono. This intervention allows Chrono to discover the true familial connection between the two fighters, highlighting the unresolved tension and history that continues to define their relationship.
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Chrono Challenges Onimaru to a Cardfight Regarding the Bond Between Earth and Cray
Jun 4, 2017Following the conclusion of the first day of the U20's second stage, Chrono initiates a cardfight against Onimaru. During the match, Chrono reveals that Onimaru is possessed by Stealth Dragon, Shiranui, a unit from Cray. When questioned about his motives, Onimaru states his desire to be liberated from destiny. He explains that Vanguard serves as the link between Earth and Cray, meaning battles on Earth directly impact Cray, a situation he can no longer endure. Determined to prevent his future from being controlled by a higher power, Onimaru aims to sever the connection between the two worlds by destroying Vanguard. He ultimately defeats Chrono and departs from the scene.
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Fukuhara's Choice
Jun 11, 2017The second stage's second day commences as the Fukuhara club strategically avoids stronger opponents, including Chrono's team. Instead, they choose to cardfight against Verno. Shion learns of this decision and rushes to confront Henri, who advises him to play Vanguard according to his own desires rather than for the club's benefit. Following Henri's surprising victory over Verno, Shion catches up to Chrono and issues a challenge to him.
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Chrono and Shion enjoy a high-stakes cardfight that highlights the fun of Vanguard
Jun 18, 2017Despite the intense pressure and significant consequences surrounding the match, Chrono and Shion thoroughly enjoy their cardfight. Their enthusiasm and engagement serve as a reminder to everyone present of how enjoyable the game of Vanguard can be. The episode focuses on their shared appreciation for the activity amidst the tension, emphasizing the inherent pleasure of playing rather than just the outcome. This perspective shifts the atmosphere, allowing the characters to reconnect with the fundamental joy of the game they are participating in.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT have?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT has 52 episodes.
- When did Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT come out?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT came out in 2016.
- Which studio made Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT was produced by OLM.
- Who directed Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT was directed by Itsurou Kawasaki.
- Is Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT finished?
- Current status of Cardfight!! Vanguard G NEXT: Finished.