Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen
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1 / 5- 1EP 1
Aichi Adjusts to High School Life While Introducing Naoki to Vanguard
Jan 13, 2013Months after the VF Circuit concludes, Aichi begins his freshman year at Miyaji Academy, struggling with the school's strict academic focus. After school, he visits Card Capital, where his classmate Naoki Ishida follows him. Naoki observes Aichi interacting with Team SIT Genius and becomes curious about the card game Vanguard, noting the stark contrast between Aichi's school persona and his shop behavior. Aichi explains the game by playing a match, lending Naoki a new Narukami trial deck provided by Shin. As they play, Naoki grows increasingly engaged. Following Aichi's victory, Naoki purchases the deck and leaves abruptly, causing Aichi concern. Kai reassures him that Naoki has indeed developed an interest in the game. The following day at school, Aichi is surprised to learn that Kourin Tatsunagi from Ultra Rare is joining his class as a transfer student.
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Aichi recruits members for a new Cardfight Club after Kourin transfers to his class.
Jan 20, 2013Rumors spread when Kourin transfers to Aichi’s class, prompting male students to approach him. To promote Vanguard, Aichi establishes a Cardfight Club, requiring five members. He distributes leaflets, and Kourin joins first. Other boys follow, seeking to be near her, but Kourin mandates they defeat her or Aichi in cardfights. While the duo easily repels challengers, Naoki steps forward. He reveals he knew Aichi during elementary school at Miyaji Academy and felt guilty for not intervening in Aichi’s bullying. Inspired by Aichi’s growth through Vanguard, Naoki seeks passion. Using a Jewel Knight Royal Paladin deck, Kourin battles Naoki’s Eradicator Narukami trial deck. Naoki wins via the Break Ride ability of Eradicator, Vowing Sword Dragon, officially joining the club and marking the start of Aichi’s high school life.
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Aichi's Cardfight Club gains attention while a stalker targets Aichi instead of Kourin.
Jan 27, 2013Aichi's Cardfight Club attracts male classmates seeking to play Kourin and female students spreading rumors about Aichi's motives. Misaki declines an invitation to join due to her job at Card Capital. Kourin feels watched, leading Naoki to confront a stalker named Shingo Komoi. Shingo challenges Naoki to a cardfight, exploiting Naoki's inexperience with his modified Narukami deck against Shingo's Murakumo deck. Shingo reveals he was actually observing Aichi, whom he admires, and defeats Naoki. Naoki recommends Shingo join the club, and he is accepted, bringing the total membership to four. Meanwhile, an unseen student watches the group and plans to report their disruptive behavior to the student council chairman.
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Student Council Targets Cardfight Club as Football Captain Challenges Aichi
Feb 3, 2013Miyaji Academy High School Division student council chairman Tatewaki Naito orders vice-chairman Itsuki Suwabe to abolish the Cardfight Club. Suwabe manipulates American football team captain Kongou Ikki, known as the Catapult, to challenge Aichi using a Spike Brothers deck. The Vipers take the club to the sub-ground for the fight. Aichi defends against Kongou’s Limit Break effects and wins by utilizing Solitary Liberator, Gancelot, and Liberator of the Round Table, Alfred. The defeat causes the team’s cheerleaders to abandon them. Naoki later learns Kongou accepted the student council’s budget bribe but primarily sought a strong opponent. The Cardfight Club remains determined to recruit a fifth member to secure official status before further council intervention.
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Cardfight Club Formation and Misaki's Initiation Battle
Feb 10, 2013Aichi urges Misaki to join the Cardfight Club as the fifth member, but she refuses due to mixed feelings and Kourin's insults. The student council issues a deadline for clubs to have five members or face disbandment. Misaki resolves her doubts and joins at the last moment. She challenges Aichi to an initiation match using her Genesis deck, employing Limit Break abilities of Eternal Goddess, Iwanagahime and Battle Deity of the Night, Artemis to win. Despite becoming a member, the council denies official recognition because the club lacks a faculty advisor. Naito suggests gaining status by defeating another high school team. Aichi accepts, and Naito arranges a match against a familiar-looking opposing squad.
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Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club faces Hitsue High in a high-stakes intramural best-of-5 match.
Feb 17, 2013Miyaji Academy’s unofficial Cardfight Club, comprising Kai, Miwa, Morikawa, and Izaki, competes against Hitsue High’s Vanguard Club in a best-of-5 series. Under conditions set by Naito, a loss results in the club’s dissolution. In the opening game, Naoki challenges Kai, both utilizing Eradicator-themed Narukami decks. Naoki employs Break Rides and Limit Breaks with Eradicator, Vowing Sword Dragon and Eradicator, Gauntlet Buster Dragon to retire Kai’s units and increase critical value. Kai survives the assault and counters with a combo involving Vowing Sword and Eradicator, Dragonic Descendant. After Naoki blocks the initial attack, Kai activates Descendant’s Limit Break to stand it, gain another critical, and strike again. Naoki cannot defend, losing the game and giving Hitsue High a 1-0 lead. Kourin is selected next to face Izaki, leaving Morikawa envious.
- 7EP 7
Junior High School reinforcements arrive to shift the competitive balance.
Feb 24, 2013Kourin defeats Izaki to tie the score at 1-1. Misaki faces Kamui Katsuragi, an old Q4 teammate from the Hitsue Vanguard Club. Kamui takes an early lead using Beast Deity, Ethics Buster and Ultra Beast Deity, Illuminal Dragon, launching five attacks. Misaki survives with only one point of damage by riding Eternal Goddess, Iwanagahime, retiring Kamui’s front-row units to win and give Miyaji Academy a 2-1 lead. In the fourth game, Shingo underestimates Miwa and loses, tying the score at 2-2. The fifth and final game features Aichi against Morikawa. Misaki expects an easy win for Aichi, but Aichi is surprised to see Morikawa using Kai's Kagero deck, despite Morikawa's lack of enthusiasm for this choice.
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Aichi defeats Morikawa in the final match, securing victory for the Cardfight Club.
Mar 3, 2013Aichi battles Morikawa in the intramural match finale, initially struggling with Kai’s Kagero deck. Morikawa applies heavy pressure, utilizing Dragonic Overlord the End alongside Dauntless Drive Dragon to attack three times. Aichi counters with Solitary Liberator, Gancelot, enduring the assault to secure a final blow. This win grants the Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club victory over the Hitsue Vanguard Club. Kai observes that Aichi has grown stronger, potentially surpassing him. Despite irritation, Naito grants the club official status and appoints Mr. Nakamurabashi as faculty advisor, despite his lack of Vanguard knowledge. The club members celebrate their new official standing and anticipate their future endeavors together.
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The Cardfight Club Elects Its Vice-Captain Through Intense Dueling
Mar 10, 2013Following the club's official recognition, faculty advisor Nakamurabashi orders the selection of a captain and vice-captain. Aichi accepts the captain role, leaving the vice-captain position open. While Shingo initially desires the post, others remain indifferent until Misaki and Kourin are persuaded by friends Akari Yotsue and Takuto to compete. The next day, four candidates raise their hands: Shingo, Naoki, Misaki, and Kourin. They agree to determine the winner through a series of cardfights. Misaki defeats Shingo, and Kourin defeats Naoki. Naoki briefly laments his lack of initial enthusiasm for the role but recovers with a smile. Observing his renewed passion, Misaki, Kourin, and Shingo agree to appoint Naoki as the new vice-captain. The group concludes the day by running to a riverside, where the boys scuffle briefly before shouting together at the sunset.
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Shingo and Naoki visit Miyaji Academy's Cardfight Circle to build connections.
Mar 17, 2013Shingo invites Naoki to Miyaji Academy’s middle school Cardfight Circle to foster ties with the Cardfight Club. Naoki agrees, secretly hoping to impress the younger students and elevate his own status. At the clubroom, they meet Emi and Mai, two of the three members. Naoki plays a friendly match against Mai and loses unexpectedly to her Bermuda Triangle deck. He then attempts to intimidate Mai for advice, earning a reprimand from Misaki, who arrives with Aichi. Shingo becomes offended by Emi’s casual interaction with Aichi, unaware they are siblings, prompting a cardfight between Emi and Shingo. Emi uses a PR♥ISM-themed Bermuda Triangle deck against Shingo’s Narukami deck. Despite Shingo dealing five damage, Emi utilizes the Break Ride of PR♥ISM-Image, Vert to boost her vanguard, PR♥ISM-Promise, Labrador. She activates Labrador’s Limit Break to call three rear-guards, increasing their power and critical value. With a critical trigger, Emi decisively defeats Shingo. As Shingo asks Aichi for revenge, Ultra Rare’s Rekka Tatsunagi appears in a Miyaji Academy uniform.
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Rekka challenges Aichi to a Vanguard match using her Angel Feather deck.
Mar 24, 2013Rekka, a third-year student at Miyaji Middle School and member of the Cardfight Circle, enters the clubroom accompanied by Kourin. Shingo explains her identity to Naoki before she issues a Vanguard challenge to Aichi. During the duel, Rekka leverages her idol persona to win over Shingo, who becomes her devoted fan. She utilizes effects from her Celestial-themed Angel Feather deck to manipulate cards between her damage zone and hand. Specifically, she places a copy of Solidify Celestial, Zerachiel into her damage zone, activating the Limit Break of her vanguard Zerachiel to boost all her Celestial Angel Feather units. Despite this aggressive strategy, Aichi endures the pressure. He executes a Gancelot/Alfred Limit Break Ride and superior calls Blaster Blade Liberator from his soul to secure victory. Following the match, the two clubs exchange gratitude, and Shingo formally requests to join Rekka’s fan club.
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Cardfight Club registers for the national high school championship and visits Fukuhara High.
Mar 31, 2013The Cardfight Club registers for the Vanguard Fight High School Championship, a national tournament for high school teams. Naoki suggests scouting the competition, leading the group to Fukuhara High, an elite private school linked to Team AL4. There, they observe a match between Asaka and Leon. Asaka employs Starlight Melody Tamer, Farah's Personablast, and Pale Moon soul-burst strategies to attack. Leon counters by riding Revonn onto Blue Flight Dragon, Trans-core Dragon, triggering a Break Ride that forces Asaka to discard a card. He then uses Revonn's Limit Break to increase power and critical, securing a comeback victory with a heal trigger. Leon informs Aichi that he and Team Dreadnought are now students in Hong Kong and will compete in the Japanese championship. Tetsu then arranges a match for Naoki against Suiko Tatsunagi, a Fukuhara High student. Naoki's comment about her sailor uniform irritates Suiko as their battle begins.
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Naoki fights Suiko while Ren Suzugamori reveals his Shadow Paladin deck to Aichi.
Apr 7, 2013Naoki engages Suiko in a cardfight after an offhand comment, attempting to prove his skill with Armor Break Dragon. He discards three cards to boost his ace’s power and critical value, eliminating Suiko’s front-row units. However, Suiko defends effectively using most of her hand. On her next turn, she secures victory with Chief Nurse, Shamsiel by manipulating her damage zone to enhance her units' power. Defeated, Naoki apologizes to his friends and acknowledges his weakness. Shingo offers encouragement and promises to train him. Ren Suzugamori, captain of the Fukuhara High Vanguard Club, appears and briefly shows Aichi his reversioned Shadow Paladin deck, suggesting a match before retracting the offer and dismissing the group. As the Miyaji Cardfight Club and Team Dreadnought depart, Leon informs Aichi that defeating Fukuhara High at the regional qualifying tournament is necessary to challenge Dreadnought at the VF High School Championship.
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Cardfight Club performs at School Festival with Kourin's surprise return
Apr 14, 2013The student council forces the Cardfight Club to perform on the main stage during the School Festival to damage their reputation. The group adapts Shingo’s script, inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, into a Vanguard-themed play. Aichi plays Little Sage Marron, Misaki portrays CEO Amaterasu, Naoki takes the villain role as Eradicator Vowing Sword Dragon, and Kourin is cast as the hero King of Knights Alfred. Although Kourin misses rehearsal, leading the club to doubt her commitment, she ultimately arrives at the festival. After Suwabe announces an earlier performance time and Naoki accidentally destroys the set, Kourin appears in costume. She saves the production by introducing a new adversary, the legendary fighter Daigo, to the audience.
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Daigo Surprises Audience and Defeats Kourin in School Festival Cardfight
Apr 21, 2013Daigo’s unexpected arrival draws a larger crowd to the Cardfight Club’s performance. Pretending to be the antagonist, he accepts a duel from Kourin, who fights for Misaki’s freedom. Despite early pressure from Kourin, Daigo activates a heal trigger, dealing five damage and putting her in a difficult position. Encouraged by Misaki and the audience, Kourin attempts to finish the match using the Limit Break of Leading Jewel Knight, Salome, but fails. Daigo then utilizes the Limit Break of White Dragon Knight, Pendragon to superior ride Sanctuary Guard Dragon, defeating Kourin. Misaki, Aichi, Naoki, and Shingo then challenge Daigo for their friend. He feigns weakness due to their friendship bonds before departing. The play concludes with applause, and Aichi thanks Daigo as a montage of Misaki’s photos, taken by Shin, plays.
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Vanguard Fight High School Championship Kanto Regional Qualifiers Begin
Apr 28, 2013The Miyaji Cardfight Club attends the Kanto regional qualifiers for the Vanguard Fight High School Championship. In the waiting room, they encounter Fukuhara's and Hitsue's teams, with the latter displaying intense determination. The first round matches Miyaji Academy against Hitsue High in a best-of-3 series. Kai defeats Shingo in the first game, giving Hitsue a 1-0 lead. In the second game, Miwa uses the Limit Break of Hellfire Seal Dragon, Blockade Inferno against Misaki to retire her grade 2 rear-guards. Although Misaki defends herself, her formation weakens. She later rides Goddess of Good Luck, Fortuna, activates its Limit Break for three drive checks, and secures two drive triggers to win the game, tying the score 1-1. The final deciding game features a match between Aichi and Izaki.
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Aichi overcomes Izaki's Ancient Dragon pressure to win their intense duel.
May 5, 2013The intense duel between Aichi and Izaki unfolds as Izaki, though underestimated by spectators, remains determined to match Aichi's strength. Recognizing his opponent's fighting spirit, Aichi engages fully in the match. Despite facing significant pressure from Izaki's Ancient Dragon units, Aichi manages to execute a comeback victory. Izaki reacts with tears of frustration to the loss, yet earns applause from the crowd for his effort. Following this conclusion, the regional qualifier advances to the final round, where the Miyaji Cardfight Club is set to compete against the Vanguard Club of Fukuhara High.
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Naoki Steps Up as the First Fighter for Miyaji
May 12, 2013The Miyaji Cardfight Club selects Naoki, Kourin, and Aichi in that order to represent them against the Fukuhara Vanguard Club in the Kanto regional qualifier final. Naoki faces Suiko in the opening match, deliberately withholding Armor Break Dragon's Limit Break to preserve his hand. Although he endures Suiko's Break Ride combo and doubts his strategy, Aichi's support helps him trust his instincts. Naoki eventually activates the Limit Break to secure a victory, giving Miyaji a 1-0 lead. The second game is scheduled to feature Kourin competing against Asaka from the opposing team.
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Kourin and Asaka clash in a dramatic final round match while Aichi faces Ren in a rematch.
May 19, 2013Kourin and Asaka engage in the second game of the final round, each driven by distinct motivations to win. Kourin fights for her teammates, whereas Asaka battles for Ren. The cardfight remains a seesaw struggle until Kourin inflicts 5 damage on Asaka. This setback enables Asaka to execute a Limit Break Ride combination move involving Miracle Pop, Ava, Nightmare Doll, and Chelsea. By superior calling additional units to the field and launching multiple attacks, Asaka secures the victory. Despite her frustration, Kourin receives comfort from her teammates who believe they will ultimately win. The final match is a rematch between Aichi and Ren, who returns to his Shadow Paladin deck themed around the Revenger archetype. With both players stronger and Ren displaying signs of his former sinister self, the outcome of the Kanto regional qualifier remains uncertain.
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Aichi and Ren clash in the final Kanto regional qualifier match.
May 26, 2013Aichi and Ren compete in the decisive third game of the Kanto regional qualifier while Kai observes with concern. Aichi attempts to secure victory using Blaster Blade Liberator, but Ren endures the attack and defeats him with Blaster Dark Revenger. This result secures the championship for Fukuhara High, granting them a spot in the VF High School Championship. Aichi apologizes to his teammates for the loss, but they offer encouragement instead. During the awards ceremony, Kai departs, realizing that both rivals have surpassed his own strength. As the Miyaji Cardfight Club anticipates future matches, the Miyaji student council secretly continues plotting to dissolve the club.
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Suwabe Challenges Cardfight Club with Paranormal Research Society Leader
Jun 2, 2013Following the Cardfight Club's defeat at the Kanto regional tournament, Suwabe reports to Naito and initiates a plan to dismantle the group. He recruits the Paranormal Power Research Society, a clique of delinquent students fascinated by the supernatural, to challenge the club to a cardfight on the school rooftop. Leon and Team Dreadnought arrive instead of the Cardfight Club members and accept the duel. Eru Nakagami, the society's leader, battles Leon using a Dark Irregulars deck while releasing his sealed paranormal abilities. Despite Nakagami's efforts, Leon secures victory by trapping him in a no-win scenario with Last Card, Revonn. Meanwhile, the Cardfight Club members spend their time enjoying lunch together with Takuto.
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Aichi faces a nightmare of abandonment and battles the possessed Naoki in a high-stakes cardfight.
Jun 9, 2013Aichi suffers a disturbing dream where his friends abandon him, leaving him anxious when Kourin is absent at school. While Naoki secretly follows Maki Nagashiro into a hidden room to observe the Cardfight Club, Aichi waits at Card Capital. Naoki arrives acting strangely and challenges Aichi, appearing controlled by a dark influence. During the duel, Naoki uses Eradicator, Vowing Saber Dragon "Reverse" to retire Aichi's rear-guards and boost his attack. Aichi counters by riding Wolf Fang Liberator, Garmore, utilizing its Limit Break to fill his field and secure victory. Naoki collapses, losing all memory of the event. Additionally, the Vowing Saber Dragon "Reverse" card disappears from Kai's possession immediately after the match concludes.
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Kai confronts the Reversed Takuto and his terrifying Link Joker deck
Jun 16, 2013Kai informs Takuto about the Naoki incident, prompting an explanation of Reverse, a Void-created phenomenon that consumes souls and energy. Takuto reveals he has been Reversed and serves Void. They engage in a cardfight where Kai faces Link Joker, a new clan acting as Void's harbinger. Kai is shocked by the clan's terrifying lock effect, which temporarily seals his units from use. Despite his refusal to surrender, Takuto utilizes a Break Ride to lock two additional units. The narrative questions whether Kai can overcome these severe restrictions and secure a victory against his former ally's overwhelming power.
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Reversed Takuto tempts Kai with Link Joker power while he attempts a final Dragonic Descendant attack.
Jun 23, 2013During the ongoing battle, Reversed Takuto urges Kai to join the Link Joker clan for power against rivals Aichi and Ren. Kai refuses, insisting on relying solely on his own strength. He attempts to end the match using Dragonic Descendant's Limit Break, despite having two rear-guards locked. Takuto blocks the attack and summons an unknown Link Joker unit that locks all of Kai's rear-guards. He then traps Kai in an illusion where he fights Aichi with Link Joker. Succumbing to power, Kai uses the unit against Aichi, shattering his previous beliefs. Takuto declares Kai reborn. Later, Aichi learns Kai has been absent. At Team AL4 headquarters, Tetsu believes he is having a friendly cardfight with Kai, unaware that Kai is now Reversed.
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- How many episodes does Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen have?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen has 59 episodes.
- When did Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen come out?
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen came out in 2013.
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- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen was produced by TMS Entertainment.
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- Current status of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen: Finished.