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Studio: Kinema Citrus , Studio JEMI , Gift-o’-Animation
Status: Finished

Yu-yu is a boy living in Kanazawa, Kaga Province. He is 15 years old and in his third year of junior high school. He has the ability to sense the feeling of others, but he is troubled by the fact that he cannot say no when asked. One day, Yu-yu could no longer stand going along with his sister's hobby, so he ran away from home. The one who saves him is Megumi Okura. Megumi invites Yu-yu to a nighttime amusement park called "Wonder Hill" where her friends hang out.

At the amusement park, Yu-yu meets Megumi, Zakusa Ishikame, and Tomari Seto, members of "Team Blackout," a group that meets to play Vanguard every night.

Tonight, a serious fight for the team's flag will take place. Blackout's leader, Danji Momoyama, and the mysterious and powerful fighter, Tohya Ebata. As Yu-yu stares at them, the card fight is soon eroded into a world of images. This is how Yu-yu encounters Vanguard, a world he has never seen before, and is drawn by its powerful allure - making new friends along the way.

Note: The first episode was pre-screened on March 24, 2021 on the official japanese Cardfight Vanguard youtube channel.

Tags: Card Battle , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Primarily Teen Cast , Crossdressing , LGBTQ+ Themes , Heterosexual , Ensemble Cast , Family Life , Wrestling

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Crunchyroll

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

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Crunchyroll

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh!

Studio: Toei Animation , NAS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

Yuugi is a somewhat frail young boy who happens to be a big fan of gaming of any kind. But when he solves an ancient egyptian puzzle he is granted all the powers of darkness. Now when confronted with danger and injustice, he transforms into a much darker and dangerous form, and proceeds to dish out the justice and punishment for those who so richly deserve it.

Tags: Death Game , Dissociative Identities , Shounen , Card Battle , Henshin , Gambling , School , Primarily Teen Cast , Reincarnation , Male Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Mythology , Delinquents , Bullying , Isekai , Video Games , Board Game

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Bakugan Battle Planet

Also known as Bakugan: Battle Planet.

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Nelvana , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

When Bakugan began emerging from the earth's crust in a mysterious worldwide "awakening," Dan and his friends find themselves at the epicenter of a new age. Dan and Company quickly learn that they must grow into more than just suburban kids looking for quick fame in the post-Bakugan era. They must learn how to work with their Bakugan and deploy them in battle in order to survive the seemingly endless forces out to control, enslave or just plain destroy the mysterious race of alien creatures. Dan and his friends will evolve into bona fide heroes by protecting their Bakugan, the Earth and ultimately the incredible secret hidden beneath our feet: Our planet has merged with another, living planet Vestroia.

Tags: Primarily Child Cast , CGI , Episodic , Aliens , Proxy Battle , Kids

Where to watch?

Netflix

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters GX

Also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

Studio: Toei Animation , Studio Gallop , NAS , Nihon Ad Systems , 4Kids Entertainment , Dongwoo Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

Duel Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in Duel Monsters history. There, students learn the fundamentals of becoming not just duelists, but large business owners. Judai Yuki is a new student with only one thing on his mind: to become the next King of Games. Judai meets several friends, teachers, and even enemies at the large Dueling school. There, he'll have to face off against several different dorms—Slifer Red, Ra Yellow, and Obelisk Blue—to become the number one duelist. Will Judai be able to pass all of them? Based on Kazuki Takahashi's world-famous anime and manga, Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Tags: Card Battle , School , Male Protagonist , Coming of Age , Dragons , Primarily Teen Cast , Shounen , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Aliens , Superhero , Alternate Universe , Proxy Battle

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Crunchyroll

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selector infected WIXOSS

Also known as selector infected WIXOSS.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Warner Bros. Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Thriller

In the popular game Wixoss, there are special cards called LRIGs that few players know about — cards that possess personalities and wills of their own. Ruuko is a teenage girl who just found one of these rare cards. Now, she can use her LRIG to battle in a strange, dark plane of existence. If she wins, her wishes will be granted — but what happens if she loses?

Tags: Female Protagonist , Card Battle , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Female Cast , Tragedy , Reincarnation , Battle Royale , Alternate Universe , Incest , School , Twins , Kuudere

Where to watch?

Amazon Prime Video

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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 , Conspiracy , CGI , Alternate Universe , Male Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Magic , Dragons , Superhero , Dancing

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Bakuten Shoot Beyblade

Also known as Beyblade.

Studio: MADHOUSE , d-rights , Heewon Entertainment , Discotek , Nelvana , DR Movie , Studio Matrix
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Sci-Fi , Sports

Thirteen-year-old Tyson Granger (Takao Kinomiya), along with his fellow teammates, Kai Hiwatari, Max Tate (Max Mizuhura), and Ray Kon (Rei Kon), strive to become the greatest Beybladers in the world. With the technical help of the team's resident genius, Kenny (Kyouju), and with the powerful strength of their BitBeasts, the Bladebreakers armed with their tops (AKA: Blades) attempt to reach their goal.

Tags: Kids , Super Power , Primarily Child Cast , Proxy Battle , Primarily Male Cast

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Hulu

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Princess Princess

Also known as Princess Princess.

Studio: Studio DEEN , TV Asahi , Media Blasters
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

When beautiful Tooru transferred to an all-boys school, he received a warm welcome...but little did he know that his new classmates had nominated him for the academy's "Princess System." The lovely campus "Princesses" must dress as girls (in frilly Gothic Lolita costumes) at school events in order to lighten the stolid masculine atmosphere. Tooru balks at first, but soon comes to realize the advantages of being a "Princess."

Tags: School , Crossdressing , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , School Club , Primarily Teen Cast , Shoujo , Cosplay , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Boys' Love , Femboy , Love Triangle , Yandere

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! SEVENS

Also known as Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS.

Studio: Bridge , Konami , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

The seventh anime series in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.

The series takes place in the futuristic town of Gouha and stars Yuga Oudou, a fifth-grade, elementary school student, who loves both inventions and dueling. Feeling that the current rules of the Duel Monsters card game are too stifling, Yuuga successfully manages to install a new set of rules of his own creation known as "Rush Duel", allowing for more fast-paced and frantic dueling. The series follows Yuuga and his friends as they show off the delights of Rush Duels while under the watchful eye of the Gouha Corporation that oversees the city.

Tags: Card Battle , Surreal Comedy , School Club , Primarily Child Cast , Shounen , School

Where to watch?

Hulu

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