Anime like Cardfight Vanguard

What is Cardfight Vanguard about?

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Studio Saki Makura
Status: Finished

The protagonist of this story, Sendo Aichi, is a timid boy in his third year of middle school. He had been living his life looking backward rather than forward, trying not to stand out. However, he had one thing that kept him going - the "Blaster Blade," a card from a card game that was given to him when he was little. That card is the reason why he begins to engage in Card Fights, something that changes his life drastically.

The name of the card game is "Vanguard." The game takes place in a different planet called "Cray," and due to a never before seen play system, it becomes popular throughout the world.

Aichi, immediately attracted by Vanguard, meets friends such as Tokura Misaki and Katsuragi Kamui, along with other rivals. Through friendly rivalry with them, Aichi begins to enjoy a fulfilling life. Aichi, however, has a goal: to once again battle with a Vanguard Fighter by the name of Kai Toshiki. Kai Toshiki is an aloof and cold-hearted high schooler who has outstanding abilities in the world of Vanguard. He is also the reason why Aichi started playing the game. For him, Toshiki is the person who saved him from his boring life and introduced him to Vanguard. In order to get better at Vanguard, Aichi puts his soul into it every day. He wishes that someday, he'll be able to battle Toshiki and have him recognize his worth.

Tags: Card Battle , Male Protagonist , Super Power , Primarily Teen Cast , Demons , Episodic , Idol , Dragons

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters

Also known as Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Studio: Studio Gallop , Funimation , Nihon Ad Systems , 4Kids Entertainment , TV Tokyo , Shueisha
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters centers around the journey of the spirit of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who is trying to re-discover who he was many years ago, since he has lost his memories. With the help of a boy, Yugi Mutou, the one who awakened the spirit, and his friends, he battles many villains and adversaries. Many of the villains have been linked to the Nameless Pharaoh's past, due to the Millennium Puzzle he holds and many try to take the puzzle and his power away from him.

The series focuses on the card game aspect of it and the main theme represented throughout the series is friendship.

Tags: Card Battle , Shounen , Proxy Battle , Historical , Reincarnation , Urban Fantasy , Mythology , Male Protagonist , Dissociative Identities , Magic , Dragons , Amnesia , Death Game

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Future Card Buddyfight

Also known as Future Card Buddyfight.

Studio: Xebec , Dentsu , OLM , Production I.G , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

An adaptation of the Future Card Buddyfight card game.

Future Card Buddyfight takes place in a more futuristic version of today. The card game connects to a parallel universe through special cards (Buddy Rare Cards) that act as portals. They bring monsters to Earth in order for them to become buddies with humans. Through friendship and courage, they take on and fight challenges, known as Buddyfights, where people of all ages have friendly non-hurtful competitions. The main character, Gaou Mikado has just started Buddyfighting. As the story progresses, Buddyfights are seeming to become a little too real...

Tags: Card Battle , Alternate Universe , Conspiracy , CGI , Male Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Dragons , Magic , Superhero , Dancing

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Build Divide: Code Black

Also known as BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK.

Studio: LIDENFILMS , Aniplex
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

Everything is decided by Build-Divide and it's the King who reigns supreme, but whoever can defeat him will be granted their heart’s desire. While everyone has a wish, the young Teruto Kurabe vows to win and get what he longs for. Guiding him on the path to victory is the mysterious Sakura Banka. Now, the stage is set in Shin Kyoto as Teruto dives headfirst into battle.

Tags: Gambling , Card Battle , Amnesia , Urban , Idol , Yandere , Male Protagonist , Virtual World , Tragedy , Isekai

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Shadowverse

Also known as Shadowverse.

Studio: ZEXCS , Sonilude , Cygames , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy

The hottest battle is about to begin!

While attending Tensei Academy, Hiiro Ryuugasaki ends up acquiring a mysterious smartphone. It comes installed with the popular card game, Shadowverse! Meeting new rivals, facing major tournaments, forging bonds with friends... Shadowverse leads Hiiro to all sorts of new experiences, all that serve to "evolve" him...

Tags: Kids , Card Battle , Video Games , Henshin , School , LGBTQ+ Themes , Proxy Battle , Ensemble Cast

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Crunchyroll

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Battle Spirits: Heroes

Studio: Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Action

An anime project adapted from an original trading card game, in which cards represent dragons, demons, birds, insects, and other spirits that the players can control in battles.

Tags: Card Battle , Kids

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Battle Spirits: Shounen Toppa Bashin

Studio: Sunrise , Toei Animation , Sotsu
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

Meet Toppa Bassin, a hero sixth-grader's favorite trading card. Bassin Kadobatora got a special ability. The legend is a rumor at school Reakado X. Bassin actually know that there are rivals with the pyroxene in the same way, the X over the Reakado, intense card battle we protest. Stocked all the time Reakado X, say the battle to achieve the strongest and legendary champion. The ultimate battle and win the world champion's best put to everyone.

Tags: Card Battle , School , Coming of Age , Kids

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Live On CARDLIVER Kakeru

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Sakura Create
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy

Kakeru is a big fan of the Live On card game, like so many kids his age. However he loses every time he plays, no matter how hard he tries. Things change when one day Kakeru saves a small dog-like creature chased by weird people. The “dog” is in fact a Create Monster and gives Kakeru an unusual Live Change card, which in turn allows Kakeru to protect his newfound friend… And gets him involved in something he did not expect…

Tags: Card Battle , Kids , Shapeshifting

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Shadowverse Flame

Also known as Shadowverse Flame.

Studio: ZEXCS , Sonilude , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy

Shadowverse Flame features a new protagonist Light Tenryu and its story is set in Shadovar College, a facility that trains professional players of the Shadowverse game. Tenryu Light, a transfer student, decides to join "Seventh Flame," one of the seven Shadovar clubs. However, Seventh Flame is on the verge of closure due to a lack of members! In order to avoid the club's demise, Light decides to look for new members. But what awaits him are powerful rivals who control a wide variety of cards...

Tags: Card Battle , College , Video Games , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Child Cast

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Cardfight!! Vanguard G

Studio: TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

A new generation of Cardfighting is about to begin. Chrono Shindou is your average middle schooler. His looks make people afraid of him, but he has a kind heart and is loved by children. One day Chrono opens his locker and finds a Cardfight deck no one has ever heard of: Gear Chronicle. Chrono takes it to the nearby Card Capital 2 where he meets one Kamui Katsuragi. Kamui teaches Chrono how to play the game and opens the way for Chrono to gain new friends and rivals solely by having fun, including soon to be teammates Shion Kiba and Tokoha Anjou.

Tags: Card Battle , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Demons , Isekai

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Duel Masters

Studio: Studio Hibari , Studio Jack , Hasbro , A.C.G.T. , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy

The 1st Duel Masters series.

A mysterious organization is interested in fledging duellist Shobu Kirifuda's ability to bring Duel Master creatures to life. With the support of his friends, Shobu duels with passion, discipline, and heart as he strives to be like his father and become the next Kaijudo master.

Tags: Card Battle , Shounen , Isekai , Crossdressing

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