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Cardfight!! Vanguard

Cardfight!! Vanguard

Let's start Vanguard!!

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Aichi Sendou is a timid third-year middle school student who has always lived his life looking backwards rather than forward. However, he has a card called "Blaster Blade" that was given to him when he was little, which is the sole thing that sustains him. Then Toshiki Kai, a cool-hearted high schooler, introduces Aichi to a card game called "Vanguard". When participants battle they picture they are on a planet called "Clay", and since Vanguard features a never before seen game system it has become popular around the world. Aichi immediately likes Vanguard, so he begins to play it with his friends Misaki Togura and Kamui Katsuragi, and others like his new rival Kai (who is one of the best Vanguard players). Aichi plays every day and he strives with all his soul and heart to play better, so when he battles Kai, Kai will recognize Aichi's worth.

Season 8 Episodes

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Episode 1: Welcome to the NEXT STAGE!!

Oct 2, 2016 · 25m

Chrono Shindou, Shion Kiba and Tokoha Anjou of TRY3 have since entered high school, and in order to take hold of their own separate futures, each of them has formed their own teams, and will clash as rivals in the U20 Championship!

Episode 3: Kazuma's Ritual

Oct 16, 2016 · 25m

Taiyou Asukawa challenges Kazuma to a fight to gauge his strength. And the power hidden within Kazuma now awakens!!

Episode 4: The "Ki" Prince of Fukuhara

Oct 23, 2016 · 25m

Shion Kiba enters Fukuhara High School in order to master his studies, sport, and Vanguard. But the Fukuhara High School Vanguard Club is in danger of being abolished!

Episode 6: Crossover

Nov 6, 2016 · 25m

Chrono and Shion have formed their teams, and engage in an exchange match at the Dragon Empire Branch!

Episode 7: My Future in Bloom

Nov 13, 2016 · 25m

Tokoha searches for her path after choosing to study on her own overseas in Paris. Jaime introduces Miguel, another youth aiming to become a professional cardfighter, to Tokoha.

Episode 8: Overcoming the Sea of Tears

Nov 20, 2016 · 25m

Tokoha couldn't accept the harsh reality, and is lost in sorrow. To overcome the tragedy and ride towards the future, she challenges Jaime to a fight.

Episode 9: The Flower will Bloom Radiantly

Nov 27, 2016 · 25m

Tokoha returns with a mysterious masked-man, searching for teammates to compete in the U20 Championship with. An unexpected guest awaits Tokoha when she visits the Dragon Empire branch.

Episode 10: An Unsurpassable Existence

Dec 4, 2016 · 25m

Chrono and his friends challenge the special qualifiers at the Dragon Empire branch to earn the ticket to the U20 Championship.\NAnd the opponent that appeared before Kazuma, was none other than Tokoha's brother, Mamoru Anjou.

Episode 11: To me, you are...!!

Dec 11, 2016 · 25m

Kazuma Shouji is leaving the team. Unable to accept it, Chrono Shindou chases after Kazuma, but is mistakenly taken to see the "Boss" of those underlings…!

Episode 12: The Last Chance

Dec 18, 2016 · 25m

It's the last day of the U20 shop qualifiers… At Card Capital, as the Striders believe in the return of Kazuma Shouji, the opponents standing in their way are none other than the Trinity Dragon.

Episode 13: Decisive battle!!! Striders VS Trinity Dragon!!!

Dec 25, 2016 · 25m

The fierce fight between Striders and Trinity Dragon draws to a close. Carrying the feelings of their team mates, the final match between Chrono Shindou and Tsuneto Tado begins. Who's team will be the one participating in the U20!?

Episode 14: Are you ready to FIGHT!!

Jan 8, 2017 · 25m

A spectacular party is held to raise the morale of the three teams of Striders, Fukuhara High School Vanguard Club, and Jaime Flowers. What are they thinking about right before the main competition?

Episode 15: Battlefield!! First Stage

Jan 15, 2017 · 25m

The "First Stage" of the U20 Championship begins! The battlefield is none other than… Planet Cray!? The battle for survival of the young fighters commences.

Episode 16: Dawn of Nippon

Jan 22, 2017 · 25m

Kazuma Shouji undermines and struggles against the Makoto Asada of Team New Nippon. Supporting Team New Nippon in a cool manner, Makoto's strength materializes from the friendship he holds deep in his heart.

Episode 17: Signpost of Light

Jan 29, 2017 · 25m

Tokoha Anjou has to fight against Taiyou Asukawa. Regardless of their friendship, only the winner can proceed…! As Tokoha resolves on the fight, Taiyou undergoes special training for the U20.

Episode 18: Mano A Mano

Feb 5, 2017 · 25m

Satoru Enishi encounters Kamui Katsuragi. Against Enishi, who is still finding his real fight, Kamui launches consecutive attacks without mercy. Will Enishi be able to overcome this predicament?

Episode 19: Sorrow Skyscraper

Feb 12, 2017 · 25m

Wanting to leave the team, Rin Hashima challenges Shion Kiba. Will Shion be able to defeat Rin and kept the team together? As Henri Hayao watches restlessly, the fight between the "Ki" Prince and the Queen ensues.

Episode 20: Unyielding Pirate

Feb 19, 2017 · 25m

Rummy Labyrinth with Saya hypes up the U20. Wanting to make amends for the past, Am faces off against Henri Hayao. With Shion Kiba's team mate as her opponent, what will Am do…

Episode 21: Fascinating Magia

Feb 26, 2017 · 25m

The opponent that Kazuma Shouji matches against is none other than Luna Yumizuki of Rummy Labyrinth. Fascinated by the sweet techniques of Pale Moon units that Luna displays with the power of imagination, will Kazuma have his heart stolen...!?

Episode 22: Creeping Menace

Mar 5, 2017 · 25m

The First Stage is suspended due to the power outage of the faulty machines. Kazumi Onimaru takes advantage of the confusion, and Kouji Ibuki tails him. Their paths cross in the darkness.

Episode 23: Strong, Violent, and Beautiful

Mar 12, 2017 · 25m

The First Stage is coming to an end on the third day. Destined to battle against each other for the third time, the serious face-off between Tokoha Anjou and Rin Hashima unfolds. With their full fighting spirit clasing, what will be the outcome of their fight...?

Episode 25: Chaos of the End

Mar 26, 2017 · 25m

Noa Hoshizaki appears in front of Chrono Shindou. During the "last fight" of the First Stage of U20 Championship that everyone is focused on, Chrono witnesses a repulsive image upon noticing the unusual appearance of Noa.

Episode 26: Return of the Vanguard!

Apr 2, 2017 · 25m

The First Stage ended with a number of unsolved mysteries. Chrono gets invited to Card Capital by Kamui. All the fighters that used to fight there have assembled, but none of them seem to be able to maintain their composure…

Episode 27: Kurono VS Aichi

Apr 9, 2017 · 25m

Chrono accepts a fight from Aichi, who returned from overseas. Supported by Kamui and Shin, who know both of the fighters very well, Aichi is determined to ignite Chrono's fighting spirit with his strong imagination and bonds with his units.

Episode 28: Ibuki's Trial

Apr 16, 2017 · 25m

Ibuki meets up with Chrono and challenges him abruptly, "If you cannot defeat me, forget about everything and leave.". Will Chrono have the power and resolution to defeat Ibuki's relentless attacks?

Episode 29: Diffrider

Apr 23, 2017 · 25m

Visiting "Nome Tatsunagi", head of the Tatsunagi Foundation. Nome, who watches over the fate of Cray and Earth, reveals the truth behind the events that are happening. Who exactly are the "Diffriders", who hide their right hand…?

Episode 30: The Light From Before

Apr 30, 2017 · 25m

The Second Stage of the U20 Championship, a battle royale where the objective is to race to the top of the castle. Taiyou encounters Verno from Team Diffrider, and the harsh rule of this stage is that players that lose can no longer participate.

Episode 31: Fragile Living Things

May 7, 2017 · 25m

Tokoha's opponent is none other than Saori of Team Diffrider, who participated in place of Miguel. To live up to Miguel's expectations, Tokoha renews her determination in her fight against Saori, but Saori denies her determination, and mocks Miguel's death.

Episode 32: Evil Eye Sovereign

May 14, 2017 · 25m

Onimaru is merciless against Rummy Labyrinth and Kumi, and makes a fool of their "enjoyable fight". Defending their fight as a knight, Enishi makes his move on the "power of taboo"of Onimaru's Nubatama.

Episode 33: Potential of Humans

May 21, 2017 · 25m

Saori is frustrated at the discomfort of the fight with Tokoha. Chrono clashes with all his might against Saori, who behaves conspicuously as a unit, and looks down on fights against humans as "games".

Episode 34: Brothers' Reunion

May 28, 2017 · 25m

As the fight between Chrono and Saori unfolds, Kazuma gets a rematch with Onimaru. Kazuma tries his best in the fated fight between brothers, but the Onimaru in front of his eyes is no longer the "brother" from that day.

Episode 35: Liberation of Destiny

Jun 4, 2017 · 25m

Chrono is shocked by the relationship between Kazuma and Onimaru. Kazuma challenges Shiranui, who pretends to be Onimaru himself, to settle the fight. The frightening objective of Shiranui, who took over Onimaru's body and violated the U20, comes to light.

Episode 36: Fukuhara's Choice

Jun 11, 2017 · 25m

Team Fukuhara proceeds according to Shion's strategy, and makes it to day 2 with none of the team members dropping out. However, Hayao notices Shion's plan to sacrifice himself for the team, and ignores that strategy…!

Episode 37: Our Vanguard

Jun 18, 2017 · 25m

Regaining his freedom, Shion challenges Chrono at his best. The two of them fought with all they have, like the way they fought when they first met. The heat from their fight fascinates all the fighters at the stage…!

Episode 38: Beyond this Sky

Jun 25, 2017 · 25m

Second Stage ends, but only 3 teams can proceed. A repechage has been confirmed, but before that, Chrono and Ibuki tell the others about the Diffriders at an island in the south…

Episode 39: Beacon of Revival

Jul 2, 2017 · 25m

The repechage between Rummy Labyrinth with Saya and Jaime Flowers. Knowing the truth of the Diffriders, Tokoha composes herself and reaches for the ticket to the Final Stage with a fight against Saya.

Episode 40: Oath of Striders

Jul 9, 2017 · 25m

Chrono and Taiyou reflect upon the past battles and head towards the Final Stage. Together with Kazuma, the Striders steel their resolves for the final battle.

Episode 42: Overcoming Heaven's Decree

Jul 23, 2017 · 25m

Hayao and Shion are utterly defeated by Saori and Onimaru. Shion, who overcomes any and all adversities, and Kazumi, who wishes to rebel against his fate. The fight between these two against their destinies are fiercer than ever.

Episode 43: Striders VS Jaime Flowers

Jul 30, 2017 · 25m

The second fight of the deciding match between Striders and Jaime Flowers. Kumi, with her appreciation towards her companions, and Taiyou, with his emotions for Vanguard, are pushed to their limits.

Episode 44: Heat of Searing Heart

Aug 6, 2017 · 25m

Another face off between members of TRY3! Chrono and Tokoha renew their determination and battle against each other. With the ticket to the finals on the line, it's an all-out exchange of blows.

Episode 45: Special Training with Kanzaki

Aug 13, 2017 · 25m

Kazuma suggests a special training to steel their resolutions and is invited by Chrono and Taiyou deep into the mountains. The one that they meet is none other than the strongest Shadow Paladin fighter, Yuichirou Kanzaki.

Episode 46: Verno's Challenge

Aug 20, 2017 · 25m

Verno challenges Tokoha to a fight on the day before the finals of the U20 Championship. During the fight where their ideals clash, Verno finds out about the identity and objective of Kazumi.

Episode 47: To the Limit of Radiance

Aug 27, 2017 · 25m

The first match of the finals of U20 Championship has Taiyou VS Verno. Can Taiyou overcome Verno's radiance with all his might in his final fight for Earth?

Episode 48: Dragon's Awakening

Sep 3, 2017 · 25m

During the semifinal match, Saori fights with complete hatred akin to an intent to kill. Overcoming the unfeeling wall of smouldering flames, the dragon's "awakening" is achieved for the world it seeks.

Episode 49: Battle of the Brothers

Sep 10, 2017 · 25m

Kazumi and Kazuma look back upon their forgotten childhood memories during the fight. Kazuma bets everything on the final hit to save his brother and overcome the past.

Episode 50: Entrusted Wishes

Sep 17, 2017 · 25m

It's the final match of the U20 Championship! With the wishes entrusted upon him, Chrono envisions the memories of Shiranui, who is possessing Kazumi's body.

Episode 51: Power to Overcome

Sep 24, 2017 · 25m

To grab hold of the future, and show Kazumi the Vanguard he believes in, the fight where Chrono puts his all unfolds. The answer that Shiranui receives at the end of that fight is……

Episode 52: Return

Oct 1, 2017 · 25m

The U20 Championship concludes, with Chrono and gang returning to their daily routine. However, Shiranui left behind the memories of the "master" within Kazumi.

Season 8 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Cardfight!! Vanguard Season 8 premiere?

Cardfight!! Vanguard Season 8 premiered on October 2, 2016.

How many episodes are in Cardfight!! Vanguard Season 8?

Cardfight!! Vanguard Season 8 has 52 episodes.

What is the first episode of Cardfight!! Vanguard Season 8?

The season opens with Season 8 Episode 1, "Welcome to the NEXT STAGE!!". It aired on October 2, 2016.

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