Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen
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2 / 3- 25EP 25
Tetsu faces Kai's Link Joker deck while Ren confronts Reversed students and Suiko.
Jun 30, 2013Tetsu fights Kai, who utilizes the Link Joker clan, surprising Tetsu who suspects Kai has changed. Despite Tetsu's attempts to reason with him, Kai defeats Tetsu using Star-vader, Nebula Lord Dragon, causing Tetsu to become Reversed. The following day, Ren visits AL4 headquarters and meets Suiko near the school. Concerned by recent events, Ren asks Suiko for answers. She enters the school, where several Reversed Fukuhara High students attack Ren, but he defeats them all. Ren then encounters a Reversed Team Brilliant Stars. With unexpected assistance from Kyou and Team Avengers, Ren reaches Suiko. She challenges Ren to a cardfight and is revealed to be Reversed.
- 26EP 26
Dark Clouds Over Fukuhara High!
Jul 7, 2013Ren battles the Reversed Suiko, who explains Void, Reverse, and Link Joker. Suiko uses her Link Joker deck to lock Ren, then unleashes Schwarzschild Dragon’s Limit Break to lock three units and deal major damage. Ren counters with Blaster Dark Revenger and later uses Revenger, Raging Form Dragon to reach Tetsu and Asaka. Suiko blocks the assault, but Ren activates Raging Form’s Limit Break to Superior Persona Ride another copy from his hand, securing victory. Suiko falls unconscious, then awakens no longer Reversed. Ren and Suiko ascend to AL4 headquarters and enter Asaka’s room, with Ren showing concern for her safety.
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Ren and Suiko confront Reversed Asaka in her circus room for a decisive card battle.
Jul 14, 2013Ren and Suiko enter Asaka's circus-themed room where they find Asaka who has been Reversed. Asaka challenges Ren to a cardfight and declares that she will make Ren hers after defeating him. Asaka dominates the fight early on, but Ren manages to even the score. As the battle progresses, Asaka talks about her past struggles and having overcome them by using Ren as inspiration but still not be recognized by him. She then attempts to end the fight after activating Silver Thorn Dragon Tamer, Luquier's Limit Break, but Ren guards against her last attack and then decides to get serious.
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Ren advances ahead of Asaka before she Crossrides Luquier Reverse and they reconcile before the final battle.
Jul 21, 2013Ren gains the lead in damage over Asaka, who then Crossrides Silver Thorn Dragon Queen, Luquier "Reverse". Asaka taunts Ren, frustrated by her belief that he never acknowledged her, but he clarifies that he has always noticed her. Ren summons additional Blaster Dark Revengers to his field and launches a final attack, which frees Asaka from the Reverse spell. Following this exchange, Ren, Asaka, and Suiko arrive at the top floor of AL4 headquarters. Ren proceeds alone to the rooftop to confront a Reversed Tetsu, ending the sequence with this solitary confrontation.
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Asaka and Suiko seek a path to the rooftop while Ren battles Reversed Tetsu.
Jul 28, 2013Asaka and Suiko search for a route to the rooftop where Ren fights Reversed Tetsu. During the battle, Ren remembers meeting Tetsu when he was young. Ren had encountered violent delinquents led by Tetsu and tried to introduce him to Vanguard. Tetsu initially ignored the game, but Ren persisted until Tetsu agreed to play. After losing, Tetsu became determined to win and eventually joined Ren, leading to their friendship and the formation of Team AL4. In the present, Reversed Tetsu claims power is everything and that Ren has fallen. He vows to defeat Ren and make him the king he desires.
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Ren and Tetsu clash on the rooftop, leading to Ren's victory and a reunion with Aichi.
Aug 4, 2013Asaka and Suiko arrive at the rooftop to witness the battle between Ren and the Reversed Tetsu. Tetsu initially gains the upper hand, but Ren counters with Revenger, Raging Form Dragon. Tetsu attempts to end the fight using Demon Marquis, Amon "Reverse" and its Limit Break, yet Ren withstands the assault. Although Tetsu nullifies an attack with a perfect guard, Ren utilizes a twin drive check to activate another Raging Form's Limit Break, launching a final strike that defeats and reverts Tetsu. Following the conflict, Ren questions Tetsu about his reversal, but he has no memory. The group departs AL4 headquarters, leaving Kyou to fight the Reversed Kiriya Bidou. They encounter Aichi near Miyaji Academy, where Ren inquires about Kourin. Despite Aichi's explanation regarding Kourin's idol duties, Kourin and Rekka appear, clearing Ren's suspicions, though he remains cautious about Aichi's safety.
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Kenji Returns to Japan and Defeats Chris Using Reverse Daiyusha
Aug 11, 2013Kenji lands in Japan and meets Kai at the airport, losing a cardfight to the Reversed Kai without understanding the Reverse phenomenon. Team SIT Genius is summoned to a private room where they encounter the Reversed Kenji. Kenji challenges Chris to a duel, riding the evil Dark Dimensional Robo, "Reverse" Daiyusha. He utilizes its Limit Break to damage Chris, prompting Chris to attempt a Break Ride combo with School Hunter, Leo-pald. Kenji counters the attack, activates the Limit Break again, and defeats Chris, reversing him as well. Yuri arrives at the airport, unaware of the Reverse situation, and is shocked to see Kenji, Team SIT Genius, and other Reversed cardfighters approaching her. Meanwhile, Kai is shown traveling on an airplane.
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Yuri faces the reversed Kenji in a cardfight while recalling their past and team history.
Aug 18, 2013Yuri challenges the Reversed Kenji to a cardfight, noticing significant changes in his demeanor. During the match, she remembers meeting him when she and Gai sought a third team member. Although Kenji was weak then, Yuri invited him to join, and he eventually helped their team, Caesar, win the Japanese Vanguard National Championship through hard work. She gave him a pendant he still wears. Shocked by his current state, Yuri attempts a Break Ride combo, crying for him to return to his former self. Kenji ignores her pleas, survives her attacks, and wins using "Reverse" Daiyusha, succumbing Yuri to Reverse.
- 33EP 33
Dark Dimensional Combination! "Яeverse" Daiyusha
Aug 25, 2013While shopping for a camping trip, the Cardfight Club watches a news report about the upcoming VF High School Championship, Ren Suzugamori, and Leon Soryu. Elsewhere, at a hotel lobby, Jillian defeats Kishida, who wanted to challenge Leon. She returns to her hotel room with both Sharlene and Leon inside, the latter of which being in deep concentration for the VF High School Championship. Jillian and Sharlene reminisce for a bit and then try to make little leaf boats as a way to cheer up Leon. Instead, Leon makes the boats and brightens the twin sisters' moods. When the three leave their room, they are confronted by the Reversed group of Kenji, Yuri, and Team SIT Genius. Leon finds himself facing Kenji while Jillian fights Ali and Sharlene plays against Lee. Kenji manages to Superior Crossride "Яeverse" Daiyusha from his deck, giving him an early advantage. Jillian and Sharlene both lose their matches and are Reversed as a result. Despite being alone and Kenji's insults to the Soryu tribe, Leon maintains a strong front...
- 34EP 34
Leon Break Rides Blue Wave Dragon to Defeat Kenji and Restore Allies
Sep 1, 2013Leon launches a counter-assault against Kenji, who has Reversed Jillian and Sharlene. Kenji utilizes Reverse Daiyusha's Limit Break and insults Leon's Aqua Force clan. Leon's faith in the wind causes Jillian and Sharlene to remember their past, shedding tears that anger Kenji. Leon defends against attacks, then Break Rides Blue Wave Dragon, Tetra-drive Dragon. He uses its Limit Break for a final strike, winning the game and freeing Kenji from Reverse. Kenji reverts to normal, and he and Leon defeat Jillian, Sharlene, Yuri, and Team SIT Genius in cardfights to dispel Reverse from them. With everyone restored, they part ways, and Kenji receives a warm welcome from Yuri and Gai.
- 35EP 35
Miyaji Academy students complete orienteering and watch the championship final
Sep 8, 2013Miyaji Academy high schoolers participate in the traditional mountain camping trip, beginning with a global orienteering challenge. The Cardfight Club teams with Akari to navigate checkpoints, during which she shares a legend about eternal love under a tree by a lake. Although Kourin misses an opportunity to speak with Aichi, the group returns first, earning praise from classmates and angering the student council. After dinner, the club and other students watch the VF High School Championship final on television, witnessing Ren defeat Leon to win the title for Fukuhara High School. This victory inspires the viewers, increasing their appreciation for Vanguard and delighting Aichi. Irritated by this shift, student council members Naito and Suwabe decide to learn the game to defeat the club. That night, Kourin fails to talk to Aichi again but remains determined to try the following day.
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Kourin Declines to Cardfight With Aichi During the Camping Trip
Sep 15, 2013On the second day of the camping trip, the group enjoys a cookout while Kourin remains apart. At night, she walks with Aichi to a legendary tree by the lake, followed secretly by Misaki and Akari. Kourin challenges Aichi to a cardfight, which he accepts. Although Kourin is Reversed and prepares to play a specific card, she cannot go through with it due to their shared history. She apologizes, gathers her cards, and flees. Aichi and Misaki attempt to pursue her but are stopped by Maki, who promises to handle the situation. The following day, the students return home, with Kourin having left early, leaving Aichi concerned about her well-being.
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Aichi and classmates travel to Miyaji Academy open house while Reversed threats emerge
Sep 22, 2013Aichi and his classmates ride a bus home while the middle school division of Miyaji Academy hosts an open house. Team Handsome attends to persuade Nagisa to attend Miyaji rather than Hitsue Middle School, where Kamui studies. Unbeknownst to them, a Reversed cardfighter lurks the school grounds. Kamui, Reiji, and Eiji rush to Miyaji and are confronted by many Reversed cardfighters. They are brought before Gouki, who has also been Reversed along with the rest of Team Handsome, although Nagisa is not present. Holding Emi and Mai hostage, Gouki forces Kamui to cardfight with him. In the middle of the battle, Emi and Mai are nearly forced to become Reversed by the other members of Team Handsome but are momentarily saved by the efforts of Reiji, Eiji, and a disguised Rekka. Kamui is outraged by Gouki, who responds by riding Ice Prison Hades Emperor, Cocytus "Яeverse" and using several combo plays to superior call more rear-guard units from the drop zone while empowering them at the same time. Despite these odds, Kamui remains resolute on saving the girls and Gouki from Reverse.
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Kamui faces a difficult choice between rescuing friends and fighting a Reversed opponent
Sep 29, 2013Kamui withstands Gouki's enhanced attacks with two perfect guards, defeating him and reversing his condition. When Kamui questions Gouki about his memories, Rekka abducts Emi and Mai, revealing he is Reversed. The group pursues them but is blocked by Nagisa, who is also Reversed. Kamui must decide whether to rescue the girls or fight Nagisa to cure her. Before he is forced to engage, Ninja Master M, who renames himself Ninja Master Neo, intervenes. He offers to fight Nagisa in a card game, allowing Kamui, Reiji, and Eiji to continue their pursuit of Emi and Mai while Neo battles Nagisa.
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Neo confronts Reversed Nagisa, who uses Ethics Buster to attack, but Neo wins with Shura Stealth Dragon Kabukicongo.
Oct 6, 2013A battle erupts between Ninja Master Neo and a furious Reversed Nagisa. Neo inflicts five damage, prompting Nagisa to Crossbreak Ride Deadliest Beast Deity Ethics Buster Reverse. This Limit Break Ride combo enables eight attacks against Neo, who survives via a heal trigger. Although Neo has fewer cards, he counters with a Limit Break Ride combo using Shura Stealth Dragon Kabukicongo to restrict Nagisa’s playable cards, securing victory and reverting her to normal. Neo departs, allowing Nagisa and Gouki to challenge remaining Team Handsome members to free them from Reverse. Concurrently, Kamui, Reiji, and Eiji search Miyaji Academy for Emi, Mai, and their kidnapper Rekka.
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Kamui confronts the Reversed Rekka who holds Emi and Mai captive in the school gymnasium.
Oct 13, 2013Kamui, Reiji, and Eiji locate the Reversed Rekka in the school gymnasium, where she is detaining Emi and Mai. Reiji and Eiji must engage in cardfights against the Rekka Corps, composed of Reversed fans, while Kamui faces Rekka directly. When Kamui questions her actions toward her friends, Rekka claims she has no friends and requires none, revealing her ambition to Reverse the entire world. With Reiji and Eiji succumbing to the Reverse condition, Kamui stands as the sole remaining individual capable of halting Rekka's destructive plans.
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Kamui exposes Rekka's hidden feelings and defeats the Reverse spell with his friends.
Oct 20, 2013Kamui fights the Reversed Rekka, who claims to have no friends despite Emi and Mai supporting her since transferring to Miyaji Academy. After both execute Crossbreak Rides, Kamui highlights a logical flaw in her tactics, proving she does not truly wish to Reverse Emi and Mai and actually values them as friends. This realization stuns Rekka, allowing Kamui to launch multi-pronged attacks that dispel the Reverse status. Joined by Emi, Mai, and Team Handsome, Kamui and Rekka then defeat Reiji, Eiji, and the Rekka Corps, freeing them from the spell. Emi thanks Kamui, causing him to flee in embarrassment. At the school entrance, he encounters Maki and Kourin returning from a camping trip. Kourin gives Kamui a troubling look as an airplane flies overhead.
- 42EP 42
Kamui battles Reversed Kourin while Kai returns and Takuto announces global destruction.
Oct 27, 2013Kamui determines that Kourin is Reversed and attempts to cure her through a cardfight. He inflicts 5 damage, prompting Kourin to deploy Broken Heart Jewel Knight, Ashlei "Reverse," a card she previously withheld from Aichi. This unit utilizes a powerful Limit Break to retire Kamui's units and bolster her own army, leading to her victory. Concurrently, Kai travels back to Japan under the supervision of Takuto's assistant and encounters Miwa. Aichi and his classmates return to Miyaji Academy, where they witness Kamui suffering from his defeat and on the verge of becoming Reversed. As the group struggles to comprehend these events, Takuto hijacks a global live broadcast to declare the onset of the world's destruction.
- 43EP 43
Takuto Reveals Reverse Gates as Kamui Challenges Aichi and Miwa Defeats Kai
Nov 3, 2013Takuto broadcasts global information about Reverse and black ring gates to cardfighters, explaining their growth with each Reversed fighter. Kamui succumbs to Reverse and challenges Aichi, forcing Aichi, Gouki, Nagisa, Emi, Mai, and Rekka to escape with Shin’s help. Meanwhile, Miwa fights Kai using his Kagero deck but loses to Star-vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon. Kai reveals he chose to become Reversed to match Aichi and Ren’s strength. At Card Capital, the group plans to confront Takuto, but a Reversed Miwa appears, stating they must defeat Kai first. He claims Aichi and Ren drove Kai’s reversal. After Miwa leaves, the group resolves to continue, though Aichi hesitates due to Miwa’s words.
- 44EP 44
Leon challenges Aichi and tests Naoki while Jun faces Miwa's reversal
Nov 10, 2013Leon reveals that defeating Reversed fighters restores them and asks Aichi to join him against Kai. Aichi agrees, but Leon proposes a duel instead, ending it early to state Aichi’s heart is locked by fear of Kai. Deeming Aichi unworthy, Leon departs. Naoki follows, offering to go in Aichi’s place, leading Leon to test him against Shingo. Meanwhile, Jun Mutsuki gathers underground fighters to counter Reversed opponents until Miwa appears. Recognizing Miwa’s state, Jun fights him but cannot deliver the final blow. Miwa wins using Dauntless Dominate Dragon "Reverse", reversing Jun. After defeating Naoki multiple times, Leon leaves, advising Naoki and Shingo to protect Aichi. The two then begin training for the upcoming confrontation.
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Naoki and Shingo attempt to reclaim Miyaji Academy from Reversed fighters.
Nov 17, 2013After training, Naoki and Shingo build a deck to retake Miyaji Academy from Reversed fighters. They face Maki, who summons most Reversed fighters except Kamui and Kourin. Naoki and Shingo defeat them individually, but Shingo secretly loses to Maki. Naoki then meets Naito and Suwabe, who hide from Reversed fighters and do not know about Maki’s connection to Reverse. Upon finding Shingo, Naoki discovers he has become Reversed. Determined to save his friend, Naoki challenges Reversed Shingo to a cardfight. Although Naoki starts strong, Shingo counters with Covert Demonic Dragon, Hyakki Vogue "Reverse" and its Limit Break. Reversed Shingo rejects their friendship, causing Naoki to lose hope until he hears the real Shingo’s voice, which inspires him to keep fighting.
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Naoki Defeats Maki to Clear Miyaji Academy of Reversed Fighters
Nov 24, 2013Naoki employs the Tempest Bolt Dragon to defeat Shingo, reversing his condition and allowing the group to return to school. Aichi reflects on Leon’s words while heading to Card Capital, where Misaki deduces Naoki and Shingo are handling Reversed opponents independently. At Miyaji Academy, Naoki confronts Maki in a secret room, resisting her attempts to sway him toward Link Joker’s darkness. Shingo’s reminder that Naoki is not alone breaks Maki’s influence, leading to her defeat. This victory clears the final Reversed fighters at the school, causing the floating gate to vanish. Maki regains consciousness, and Naito and Suwabe develop a new appreciation for the game. Aichi and Misaki reunite with the group, witnessing Naoki collapse from exhaustion. Upon learning Naoki’s motivations, Aichi resolves to confront his remaining Reversed friends and heads toward Takuto’s location.
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Aichi confronts the Reversed Kamui during their journey to Takuto's headquarters.
Dec 1, 2013Aichi, Misaki, Naoki, and Shingo are halted by the Reversed Kamui while heading to Takuto's headquarters. Aichi engages him in battle, enduring eight attacks from Kamui’s Crossbreak Ride of Deadliest Beast Deity, Ethics Buster "Reverse". Aichi explains his strength stems from their shared history with Kamui, Kai, and Misaki. He then Crossbreak Rides Liberator of Bonds, Gancelot Zenith, using its Limit Break to superior call Blaster Blade Liberator for a decisive victory. This defeat frees Kamui from the Reverse state. Although exhausted, Kamui returns to normal. The group resumes their journey to Takuto's headquarters, where they immediately face the Reversed versions of Miwa and Kai.
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Misaki defeats Miwa to restore his true self before Aichi challenges Kai.
Dec 8, 2013At the Tatsunagi Corporation headquarters, Miwa attempts to cardfight Aichi, but Misaki insists on facing him instead. She remains determined to return Miwa to his former self, remembering that he is a caring person beneath his carefree exterior. Misaki successfully repels Miwa's Crossbreak Ride combo featuring Dauntless Dominate Dragon "Reverse" and counters with her own Crossbreak Ride using Omniscience Regalia, Minerva. Her victory lifts the Reverse spell from Miwa, allowing him to regain his true self as everyone gathers around him. Following this resolution, Aichi issues a direct challenge to Kai.
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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.
- Is Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen finished?
- Current status of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker-hen: Finished.