Cardfight!! Vanguard — Link Joker
Six months after the intense VF Circuit trials, Aichi Sendou finds himself starting anew at Miyaji Academy. Everything changes when he crosses paths with Naoki Ishida and Kourin Tatsunagi joins his class, sparking an idea: a Cardfight!! Vanguard club. Soon, Shingo Komoi and Misaki Tokura are on board too. But the school’s Student Council views their burgeoning club as more of a problem than a pastime, actively working to shut it down. As Aichi and his friends navigate the familiar challenges of the High School Circuit and reconnect with old faces – both friendly and competitive – a dangerous new threat arises, one with ambitions that reach far beyond the schoolyard, threatening both Earth and the magical world of Cray.
Aichi begins his freshman year at Miyaji Academy months after the VF Circuit concluded, but finds himself struggling to adapt to the rigorous academic environment. After school, he makes his way to Card Capital, trailed by his classmate, Na…
Kourin's transfer to Aichi's class quickly becomes the talk of the school, particularly among the boys who begin seeking Aichi's attention upon discovering their acquaintance. Inspired by this, Aichi conceives a plan to popularize Vanguard …
Aichi’s Cardfight Club has become the talk of the school. Male classmates, primarily driven by a desire to be near Kourin, have been requesting Aichi teach them the rules of Vanguard, hoping for another chance to challenge her in a game and…
The student council president of Miyaji Academy deemed the Cardfight Club an unnecessary addition to the school and instructed the vice president, Suwabe, to devise a means of its dissolution. Meanwhile, the club secured an empty classroom …
Aichi recounted the student council’s disruptive influence on the Cardfight Club to his friends at Card Capital, again and again pleading for Misaki to join them as their fifth member. Yet, she remained resistant, her feelings on the matter…
The Miyaji Academy Cardfight Club is preparing for an internal competition against Hitsue High School’s Vanguard Club, a match featuring Kai, Miwa, Morikawa, and Izaki. The two teams will compete in a best-of-five series, with opponents cho…
Kourin triumphs over Izaki, leveling the match at 1-1. The third contest sees Misaki face Kamui Katsuragi, a formidable opponent and former teammate from the Vanguard Club. Though Kamui seizes an early advantage, Misaki rallies with Battle …
The final match of the intramural tournament pits Aichi against Morikawa. Though initially frustrated at having to employ Kai's Kagero deck instead of his own, Morikawa nonetheless applies considerable pressure. Meanwhile, Kai observes the …
With the Cardfight Club now officially recognized, the newly appointed faculty advisor, Nakamurabashi, instructs the club to elect a captain and vice-captain at the behest of the student council president. Aichi, the club's founder, accepts…
Shingo shared with Naoki the existence of a Cardfight Circle within the middle school division of Miyaji Academy. He proposed they visit the circle and foster a connection between it and the Cardfight Club. Naoki readily agreed, though obli…
Rekka, the newest addition to Miyaji Middle School’s Cardfight Circle, followed closely by Kourin, entered the clubroom. After Shingo briefly introduced her to Naoki, she promptly challenged Aichi to a Vanguard battle. As they clashed, Rekk…
The Cardfight Club received an invitation to the Vanguard Fight High School Championship, a tournament drawing teams from across Japan. Naoki proposed they observe some of the competition, leading them to Fukuhara High, a prestigious privat…
Another casual remark from Naoki spurred them into a card battle. Suiko chided him, deeming him a capable but ultimately uninspired duelist. He sought to dispel her assessment, unleashing the Limit Break of his new ace, Armor Break Dragon. …
The Cardfight Club finds itself compelled by the Miyaji student council to perform as the main act during the academy’s forthcoming School Festival. The council intends to leverage this opportunity to humiliate the club and damage its stand…
Daigo's unexpected arrival draws a larger crowd to witness the Cardfight Club's match. Presenting himself as the true antagonist, he is challenged by the hero Kourin to a cardfight for Misaki’s release. Though Kourin initially presses her a…
The Vanguard Fight High School Championship was about to commence, with the Miyaji Cardfight Club heading to the Kanto regional qualifiers. In the waiting room, they observed the Vanguard teams of Fukuhara and Hitsue. Hitsue’s team, in part…
The pivotal contest between Aichi and Izaki begins. Though largely overlooked by the onlookers, Izaki is driven by a fierce determination to match Aichi's strength. Aichi perceives this resolve and they both strive for peak performance. Ove…
The Miyaji Cardfight Club members drew lots to determine their order of play against the Fukuhara Vanguard Club in the final round of the Kanto regional qualifier. Naoki was chosen first, followed by Kourin and then Aichi. Following brief e…
In the second match of the final round, Kourin and Asaka clashed, each driven by compelling motivations. Kourin fought to secure victory for her team, while Asaka battled for Ren. The duel was a tense exchange, a back-and-forth struggle unt…
The final match of the Kanto regional qualifier pits Aichi against Ren. Kai observes their intense battle with growing worry. Aichi strains, attempting a decisive strike with Blaster Blade Liberator, yet Ren endures and ultimately prevails,…
Following his report to the student council president regarding the Cardfight Club’s defeat at the Kanto regional tournament, Suwabe sets about enacting his plan to dissolve the club. He seeks out the Paranormal Power Research Society, a gr…
Aichi awoke from a disturbing nightmare: Misaki, Kourin, Naoki, and Shingo had all abandoned him. Troubled by the dream's unsettling imagery, he made his way to school, a wave of relief washing over him at the sight of his friends, though K…
Kai found Takuto and recounted the encounter with Naoki. Takuto explained it was the doing of Reverse, a phenomenon spawned by the malevolent Void in its relentless attempt to consume all in darkness. He elaborated that those afflicted by R…
The conflict between Toshiki Kai and Takuto Tatsunagi persists. Tatsunagi relentlessly provokes Kai, offering the allure of Link Joker’s power. Despite his units being restricted, Kai manages to find a way forward, yet Tatsunagi effectively…
Empowered by the gift of Link Joker, Kai journeys to confront Tetsu, whom he believes to be a worthy successor.
Ren’s sole purpose was to ensure the safety of Asaka and Tetsu, those he had vowed to defend. However, that path was blocked by the formidable Reversed Suiko, a challenge he must overcome before he could reach them.
Ren and Suiko, now recovered from the effects of Reversal, finally locate Asaka, only to find her afflicted as well. Asaka challenges Ren, declaring that should he fail this contest, he will become her utterly controlled instrument.
The conflict between Ren and the reversed Asaka intensifies, reaching a critical point. Should he fall, she claims he will be reduced to a mere automaton, devoid of independent thought.
The clash between Ren and his reversed counterpart, Tetsu, stirred echoes of the past. Memories drifted back, transporting the reader to a time years earlier, to their initial encounter. Ren, then a fresh-faced freshman, found himself the u…
Mitsusada’s return from Singapore was abruptly shadowed by an unexpected encounter at the airport: a formidable Reversed fighter. Simultaneously, Chris of Team Genius found himself once again beset by an otherworldly power that had previous…
Driven by a fierce rivalry, Reversed Rekka seeks to defeat Kamui. Meanwhile, Kamui is consumed with the desire to rescue Emi and Mai. And Reiji and Eiji face the daunting task of overcoming a relentless onslaught from the devoted followers …
Kamui pressed his assault against the Reversed Rekka, who insisted, once again, on her solitary existence, despite the unwavering support of Emi and Mai since her arrival at Miyaji Academy. After both combatants executed Crossbreak Rides, t…
Kamui swiftly understands that Kourin is afflicted with Reversed, and steels himself to defeat her in a card battle, hoping to break the spell. He begins by inflicting five points of damage upon her. In response, Kourin plays the card she h…
Continuing his broadcast, visible only to cardfighters, Takuto unveils the truth about Reverse and the black rings that dot the globe. He explains these are gateways, expanding with each fighter consumed by Reverse, destined to engulf the w…
As the world grappled with the unfolding crisis, Leon appeared before Aichi and his companions. He revealed the means to restore Reversed fighters to their original state: defeat them in card battles. Furthermore, he announced his intention…
Following extensive preparation, Naoki finally completes a functional deck with Shingo’s assistance. Together, they resolve to retake Miyaji Academy from the corrupted fighters who now occupy it. They are met by Maki, who unleashes the full…
Naoki defeated Shingo with his Eradicator, Tempest Bolt Dragon, freeing him from the influence of Reverse. He, along with Naito and Suwabe, then led Shingo back to Miyaji Academy, where he gradually regained his senses. As Aichi walked towa…
Aichi, Misaki, Naoki, and Shingo made their way toward Takuto’s headquarters, but their path was blocked by the sudden manifestation of the Reversed Kamui. Aichi felt a compelling need to engage him, and he did so. As they clashed, Kamui vo…
Before the Tatsunagi Corporation headquarters, Miwa yearned for a cardfight with Aichi, but Misaki insisted on facing him herself. Determined to restore Miwa to his true nature, Misaki reflected on the kindness that lay beneath his usual li…
Under Takuto’s watchful gaze, Aichi and Kai finally face each other. Aichi presses Kai for an explanation of his choices, and Kai lays out his reasoning for embracing the Reversed path, despite the cost. Driven by a desire to rescue Kai as …
Aichi sought to conclude the battle with Liberator of Bonds, Gancelot Zenith, but Kai met each attack with unwavering defense. He then unleashed Star-vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon, delivering a final blow that left Aichi vulnerable to being R…
Leon and Takuto stepped into the heart of Tatsunagi HQ, finding themselves face-to-face with Reversed Takuto. With a dismissive gesture, Reversed Takuto sent Leon away, ensnaring Takuto within rings of impenetrable black. Leon was then inex…
Outside, Takuto confronts his own reversed self. Inside, Aichi is shielded by his friends as they are encircled by other fighters warped by the reversal. Takuto unleashes Salvation Lion, Grand Ezel Scissors, striving to free his rear-guards…
Aichi faces Reversed Takuto, who has orchestrated a match between Aichi and Reversed Kourin before departing. Misaki ascends to the location of their intense card battle. It is revealed that Kourin—along with Rekka and Suiko—suffers from am…
As Aichi and his companions were beset by a growing number of Reversed fighters, the teams Asteroid and Avengers materialized, engaging the enemy while Aichi and Ren pressed onward toward Reversed Takuto. He had revealed himself as an emiss…
The clash between Ren and Kai nears its conclusion as Ren declares, "Final Turn." He Crossbreak Rides Revenger, Dragruler Phantom, activating its Limit Break to inflict one damage upon Kai, pushing him closer to defeat. Yet, Kai defends him…
The duel between Aichi and Reversed Takuto commences. Despite inflicting five points of damage, Aichi inadvertently allows Reversed Takuto to initiate his "World End" strategy, deploying "Omega" Glendios to effectively immobilize nearly all…
As the Link Joker units began to target Aichi's companions, he remained uncertain, still affected by Reversed Takuto’s words. Just as despair threatened to overwhelm him, the cries of his friends, still battling fiercely, spurred Aichi onwa…
As the gate above Tatsunagi HQ gave way with a slow, crumbling groan, the evacuation order echoed through the building, leaving Aichi and Kai stranded on the rooftop. To Aichi’s profound astonishment, Kai confessed that his reversal was nev…
The final confrontation between Aichi and Kai has reached its peak. Even with the overwhelming power of Kai's Dragonic Overlord, "The Re-birth," Aichi deflects the majority of its attacks. Kai pleads for oblivion, burdened by the weight of …

