As his ability in Vanguard grows, so does he. Aichi gradually grows into a mature character with a backbone that I was proud to see through. I remembered that this show is aimed more at kids than someone my own age, and since I knew it would go on for a while, I was able to bear it even though I didn't like it (just the character, not the show).
As an example, when asked what he would do in a dangerous situation, his response is to "always be sure I have a path of retreat behind me." I know what you're thinking: "Not another wimpy male lead! I'll pass!" And no, it's not the most pleasant thing to behold. It is, essentially, "game music." It never takes itself too seriously (well, until the last episode), and this turns out to be for the better.Īs I mentioned before, Aichi sounds very wimpy and girly for a long time. In-series music stays suitably light-hearted. The second opening in particular is a great way to get hyped, especially in the final 15 or so episodes when things really start to get heated. There is, at least, nothing for me to complain about. It's odd at first, but you get used to it, and when Stuff Starts Happening, it gets better.Voice work is, again, of fairly standard quality it's good, usually well done, and generally not poor. Seriously, for a long time Aichi sounds very girly and wimpy. Now, I could have sworn when I first heard him that the main character in this was voiced by a woman, but I was wrong. It's obvious where they put the effort, and really: what else would you expect? Many settings and details are rather plain, but the card fights are all well-animated and the monsters all look pretty cool and distinguishable. And lots of card games you will get.Īrt and animation is reasonable for what seems to be an average-budget kid's show. Nevertheless, the perks tend to be minor and shouldn't bother you too much if you go into the show knowing what to expect: lots of card games. All we know is that it has a tendency to bring out the worst in people. We don't know where it comes from, how it chooses people, how it really works, how it may possibly be controlled, etc. Then there's the deal with Psyqualia although the last couple episodes make it obvious that more is coming, we don't learn much about this rare ability that is very important to the plot. If you're not into the card game thing (which really shouldn't be the case if you even pick the show up, but still), you'll have a hard time getting into the meat of things. Power of Friendship is nothing new to anime, but it can still be done well, and Cardfight pulls it off.
In the end, Cardfight actually becomes a great story about learning who you are and understanding others through the lens of this card game. Its pacing seems slow at first (expected with 65 episodes of run time), but it's all the better to develop characters and situations with. Somewhere along the line, you start to be able to actually take the show seriously and like it. But, well, that's only the first half of the series. shows signs of wanting to do something more, but I have to be honest: most of it comes off as cheesy and laughable. For at least half the series, this basic idea is what the show runs on. Vanguard is the "big thing" in the world of Cardfight, as one might expect. The story is basically thus: people play card games. Yes, Cardfight is a show you can and should judge by its cover, as that judgment will determine whether or not you should watch the show. It becomes obvious pretty early on with Cardfight!! Vanguard that whoever said "Don't judge a book by its cover" was.clearly not talking about this show. As he musters up his courage and pictures himself winning this decisive battle, Aichi begins to find his way into the adventurous world of Cardfight Vanguard.
Much to everyone's surprise, Aichi rises up to the occasion. To make matters worse, Kai refuses to return the card unless Aichi defeats him in a cardfight. After a turn of events, Aichi soon discovers that the card is now in the hands of Toshiki Kai, a cardfighter who has become the strongest in town despite having only recently arrived. However, one day, school bully Katsumi Morikawa notices Aichi's treasure and snatches the card away from him. Whenever he feels down, he takes a glance at Blaster Blade-a legendary rare card given to him when he was young-and gains the motivation to move on with his life.
The game has inspired many people, one of which is the quiet and timid Aichi Sendou who is often ridiculed and bullied by his peers. Players of the popular game are called "cardfighters," and they frequently battle each other in card shops. Taking the world by storm, the card game Cardfight Vanguard has influenced many to integrate card games into their everyday lives.
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