Cardfight!! Vanguard — G Next
Get ready to raise the stakes! *Cardfight!! Vanguard G: NEXT* marks the fourth season within the *G* storyline and the eighth chapter overall in the sprawling *Cardfight!! Vanguard* saga. Premiering in Japan back in October 2016, this action-packed run captivated audiences for a full year, concluding its broadcast on October 1st, 2017.
Now students at high school, Chrono Shindou, Shion Kiba, and Tokoha Anjou have each established their own teams, charting distinct paths toward their individual aspirations. Their futures will converge in the U20 Championship, where they wi…
Chrono began the process of finding teammates for the upcoming U20 Championship. In his search, he encountered Kazuma Shouji.
Driven by a desire to test his mettle, Taiyou Asukawa issues a challenge to Kazuma, seeking to measure the latter's strength. With this provocation, a latent power within Kazuma begins to stir and awaken.
Shion Kiba arrives at Fukuhara High School with a singular purpose: to excel in his academics, his athletic pursuits, and his Vanguard play. However, the very Vanguard Club he hopes to join faces imminent closure.
The Vanguard Club at Fukuhara High School seeks a third member. Shion has settled on Rin Hashima, a senior, but…
With teams assembled, Chrono and Shion now face each other in a contest at the Dragon Empire Branch.
In Paris, Tokoha navigates the uncertain course of her studies, forging her own way abroad. There, she encounters Miguel, a fellow young person with aspirations of becoming a professional cardfighter, introduced to her by Jaime.
Grief held Tokoha captive, the bitter truth of her loss an unbearable weight. Unable to reconcile herself to the tragedy, she sought a way forward, issuing a challenge to Jaime: a fight, a desperate attempt to forge a path toward the future…
Tokoha reappears, accompanied by a man shrouded in mystery, his face concealed by a mask. They seek fellow competitors to form a team for the upcoming U20 Championship. An unforeseen visitor awaits Tokoha upon her arrival at the Dragon Empi…
Chrono and his companions seek to overcome the rigorous qualifying rounds at the Dragon Empire branch, their goal a coveted ticket to the U20 Championship. Their opponent, as fate would have it when Kazuma faced him, was none other than Mam…
Kazuma Shouji is departing the team, a decision that leaves Chrono Shindou in disbelief. Driven by a desperate need to intervene, Chrono pursues Kazuma, only to be led to an unexpected audience with the leader of the organization's underlin…
The final day of the U20 shop qualifiers arrived. At Card Capital, where the Striders held faith in the return of Kazuma Shouji, their rivals were the formidable Trinity Dragon.
The desperate struggle between the Striders and the Trinity Dragon nears its conclusion. With the hopes of their teammates riding on their shoulders, the decisive match between Chrono Shindou and Tsuneto Tado is about to commence. Which tea…
A grand celebration was held to bolster the spirits of the Striders, the Fukuhara High School Vanguard Club, and Jaime Flowers. As the main competition approached, what occupied their thoughts in the moments before the start?
The opening rounds of the U20 Championship are upon us! The arena: Planet Cray itself. Here, the contest for the remaining contenders will begin.
Kazuma Shouji consistently challenges and strives against Makoto Asada of Team New Nippon. Providing quiet support to his teammates, Asada’s power seems to flow directly from the bonds of friendship he cherishes.
Tokoha Anjou faces a confrontation with Taiyou Asukawa. Their friendship offers no protection here; only victory guarantees advancement. As Tokoha steels herself for the impending battle, Taiyou dedicates himself to rigorous preparation for…
Satoru Enishi finds himself face to face with Kamui Katsuragi. While Enishi grapples with discovering his true strength, Katsuragi unleashes a relentless barrage of attacks, showing no quarter. Can Enishi possibly prevail against such a fie…
Rin Hashima's desire to depart from the team manifests as a challenge to Shion Kiba. Can Shion overcome Rin and preserve the unit's cohesion? Henri Hayao observes the unfolding confrontation between the "Ki" Prince and the Queen with mounti…
The Rummy Labyrinth tournament has ignited anticipation for the U20 competition. Driven by a desire for redemption, Am prepares to face Henri Hayao. With the teammate of Shion Kiba as her adversary, Am must now decide her course of action.
Kazuma Shouji's challenger is none other than Luna Yumizuki of Rummy Labyrinth. Captivated by Luna's imaginative and delicate techniques, reminiscent of the Pale Moon units, will Kazuma find himself utterly charmed...?
The initial phase is stalled by the power failure afflicting the malfunctioning equipment. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Kazumi Onimaru seizes the opportunity, and Kouji Ibuki begins to shadow him. Their trajectories converge within the gloom.
By the third day, the initial stage draws to a close. Once again, Tokoha Anjou and Rin Hashima are set to contend, their serious rivalry resuming. As they unleash their full strength, the result of their encounter hangs in the balance.
Shion Kiba faces Taiyou Asukawa in the next round, the very fighter who overcame Tokoha Anjou on the second day. A contest for both their friendship and the future of their team is about to unfold between these two champions.
Noa Hoshizaki stood before Chrono Shindou. As the culmination of the First Stage of the U20 Championship drew near, and all eyes were fixed on the impending match, Chrono witnessed a disturbing sight upon noticing Noa's peculiar demeanor.
The conclusion of the First Stage left a trail of unanswered questions. Chrono received an invitation from Kamui to Card Capital. The former combatants who once gathered there had all assembled, yet a palpable unease seemed to hang over the…
Chrono accepts the challenge from Aichi, who has recently returned from abroad. With the backing of Kamui and Shin, who understand both combatants intimately, Aichi intends to stir Chrono’s competitive fire through a potent combination of v…
Ibuki found Chrono and, without preamble, issued a challenge: "If you cannot defeat me, then abandon everything and depart." Would Chrono possess the strength and resolve to withstand Ibuki's relentless assault?
One seeks an audience with Nome Tatsunagi, head of the Tatsunagi Foundation. Nome, a watchful guardian of both Cray and Earth, unveils the truth underpinning current events. A question lingers: who are these "Diffriders," concealing their r…
The second stage of the U20 Championship was a fierce competition, a race to ascend the castle's heights. Taiyou found himself facing Verno of Team Diffrider. The stage's unforgiving rule was stark: defeat meant elimination from the tournam…
Tokoha faces Saori of Team Diffrider, who has stepped in to compete in Miguel’s stead. Driven by a desire to honor Miguel’s memory, Tokoha steels herself for the battle ahead. Yet, Saori meets her resolve with a cold indifference, openly mo…
Onimaru displays a ruthless disregard for Rummy Labyrinth and Kumi, openly mocking their spirited contest. Enishi, acting as a knight in their defense, then targets the forbidden power residing within Onimaru's Nubatama.
Saori felt a sharp frustration at the unpleasantness of her encounter with Tokoha. Chrono met her with relentless force, but Saori moved with a disconcerting unity, regarding human combat as mere amusement.
With the conflict between Chrono and Saori reaching its peak, Kazuma finds himself once again facing Onimaru. He strives with all his might in this inevitable battle between brothers, yet the Onimaru before him bears no resemblance to the s…
Chrono is deeply disturbed by the connection between Kazuma and Onimaru. Kazuma issues a challenge to Shiranui, who is masquerading as Onimaru, demanding a resolution to their conflict. The horrifying truth of Shiranui's actions – his posse…
Following Shion’s carefully laid plan, Team Fukuhara advances to the second day, with every member remaining. Yet, Hayao perceives the depth of Shion’s intention – a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of the team – and chooses to…
Having regained his liberty, Shion now faces Chrono in a contest of their greatest abilities. They clash with a ferocity reminiscent of their initial encounter, each giving their all. The intensity of their battle captivates every warrior p…
The Second Stage concluded, yet only three teams would advance. A repechage was arranged, but first, Chrono and Ibuki shared information with their peers regarding the Diffriders, detailing their location on a southern island.
The repechage pitted Rummy Labyrinth against Saya and Jaime Flowers. Having learned the truth about the Diffriders, Tokoha steadies herself and fights her way to the Final Stage, facing Saya in the process.
Chrono and Taiyou considered the battles behind them, their reflections mirroring in the approaching Final Stage. Alongside Kazuma, the Striders braced themselves, their determination hardening for the ultimate confrontation.
Rin and Henri contend for victory, undeterred by their adversaries. Rin’s fierce spirit stirs something within Verno, while Henri’s contest with Saori…
Saori and Onimaru achieve a complete victory over Hayao and Shion. For Shion, who has consistently triumphed over every obstacle, and for Kazumi, who yearns to defy his predetermined path, the struggle against their fates has reached an unp…
The decisive match between Striders and Jaime Flowers enters its second round. Kumi, fiercely loyal to her teammates, and Taiyou, driven by his devotion to Vanguard, are both stretched to their absolute limits.
The rivalry between TRY3's Chrono and Tokoha ignites once more, their resolve hardening as they prepare for another contest. The path to the finals hangs in the balance, promising a fierce and unrelenting clash.
Kazuma proposed a rigorous training regimen designed to strengthen their resolve, and was subsequently invited by Chrono and Taiyou to a secluded location deep within the mountains. There, they encountered Yuichirou Kanzaki, the renowned Sh…
On the eve of the U20 Championship finals, Verno issued a challenge to Tokoha. The ensuing confrontation, a clash of deeply held beliefs, revealed to Verno the true nature and purpose of Kazumi.
The U20 Championship finals commence with a clash between Taiyou and Verno. Will Taiyou, summoning every reserve of strength, manage to overcome Verno’s brilliance in this decisive battle for the fate of Earth?
In the semifinal, Saori battles with a ferocity bordering on murderous intent. She breaks through the impassive barrier of searing flames, and in doing so, fulfills the dragon’s long-awaited emergence into the world.
As they fought, Kazumi and Kazuma were adrift in the hazy landscape of long-forgotten childhood. With each exchange, memories surfaced—fragments of a past they had both tried to leave behind. Kazuma, in a desperate gamble, poured everything…
The U20 Championship culminates in this final match. Burdened with the hopes placed upon him, Chrono’s mind drifts to the memory of Shiranui, inhabiting Kazumi’s form.
In a desperate bid to secure the future and demonstrate the worth of the Vanguard to Kazumi, Chrono pours his entire being into the battle. The response Shiranui receives at the fight's conclusion is…
The U20 Championship ended, and Chrono and his companions settled back into their everyday lives. Yet, Shiranui departed, leaving behind only the echo of the "master" he had found within Kazumi.

