Season 1
The protagonist of this story, Aichi Sendou, 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, 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 Misaki Tokura and Kamui Katsuragi, 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 Toshiki Kai. Kai is an aloof and cold-hearted high school student 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. He soon learns about a power called PSY Qualia, and another boy called Ren Suzugamori, who also has the same power...
Episodes
1 Vanguard of Destiny!! Jan 8, 2011 
2 Ride to Victory Jan 15, 2011 
3 Welcome to Card Capital Jan 22, 2011 
4 Assault! Twin Drive Jan 29, 2011 
5 Whirlwind! Kamui, the Grade-Scool Fighter Feb 5, 2011 
6 The Mysterious Card Shop Feb 12, 2011 
7 The Fearsome Soulblast Feb 19, 2011 
8 The King of Knights Enters the Fray! Feb 26, 2011 
9 The Shop Tournament Begins Mar 5, 2011 
10 Enter the Ninja Fighter Mar 12, 2011 
11 Ninja Fighter Withdraws Mar 19, 2011 
12 Aichi VS Kamui Mar 26, 2011 
13 Conclusion! Shop Tournament Apr 2, 2011 
14 Fear of Immortality! Grand Blue Deck Apr 9, 2011 
15 Thrilling?! Emi's First Fight Apr 16, 2011 
16 Team Q4 Heads for the Regional Tournament! Apr 30, 2011 
17 New Colleagues May 7, 2011 
18 Incandescent Tournament! May 14, 2011 
19 Battle! Nova Grappler! May 21, 2011 
20 Hidden Messages May 28, 2011 
21 Rematch in the Finals! Jun 4, 2011 
22 The Holy Dragon Descends Jun 11, 2011 
23 Meeting of Fate Jun 18, 2011 
24 Indelible Memory Jun 25, 2011 
25 Kioku no Sakin Jul 2, 2011 
26 Beginning of the Storm! National Convention!! Jul 9, 2011 
27 Jurassic Army Jul 16, 2011 
28 Aggressive Movement! Tachikaze Deck!! Jul 23, 2011 
29 When the Moon is Full Jul 30, 2011 
30 Strongest Team, AL4 (Apex Limited Four)! Aug 6, 2011 
31 Beautiful Assassin Aug 13, 2011 
32 Makai no Shōgun Aug 20, 2011 
33 Blaster of Darkness Aug 27, 2011 
34 It's Summer! It's Camp! It's Vanguard! Sep 3, 2011 
35 Results of the Training Camp Sep 10, 2011 
36 The King of Underground Fights Sep 17, 2011 
37 The Return of the Ninja Master Sep 24, 2011 
38 Miwa's Ability Oct 1, 2011 
39 Return to Regionals Oct 8, 2011 
40 Dangerous Scent Oct 15, 2011 
41 Kyou's Revenge Oct 22, 2011 
42 Psyqualia Oct 29, 2011 
43 Black Bellweather Nov 5, 2011 
44 Unexpected Visitor Nov 12, 2011 
45 Shadow Paladin Nov 19, 2011 
46 The Coiling Thread Nov 26, 2011 
47 Another Foo Fighter Dec 3, 2011 
48 Solitary Fight Dec 10, 2011 
49 Kai's Battle Dec 17, 2011 
50 At the End of the Battle Dec 24, 2011 
51 Golden Glow Dec 31, 2011 
52 Songstress of the Sea Jan 7, 2012 
53 The Battle Begins! Tournament Finals Jan 7, 2012 
54 Gladiator Jan 14, 2012 
55 Casear's Empress Jan 21, 2012 
56 The Man They Call Jan 28, 2012 
57 Fateful Showdown Feb 3, 2012 
58 Clash! Overlord Feb 10, 2012 
59 Fighting for the Top Spot Feb 17, 2012 
60 Wall of the General Feb 24, 2012 
61 Feelings Towards Foo Fighter Mar 2, 2012 
62 Lord of the Fight Mar 10, 2012 
63 Two Powers, Side by Side Mar 17, 2012 
64 The Truth of Psyqualia Mar 24, 2012 
65 Awakening of Twin Blades Mar 31, 2012