Cardfight!! Vanguard: High School Sequel - A reappraisal of the hot battles and growth story

The appeal and evaluation of "Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Saga Continued)"

Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Saga Continued) is a TV anime series based on the card game by Bushiroad and Akira Ito, which aired on TV Tokyo and BS TV Tokyo from May 11 to August 10, 2019. The 14-episode series was broadcast every Saturday morning at 8am in 30-minute segments, introducing viewers to a new world of Vanguard. It was directed by Itsuro Kawasaki, animated by OLM, and copyright ©Project Vanguard2019/Aichi Television.

Story and Characters

Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Sequel) tells the story of our protagonist, Aichi Sendou, as he faces new challenges as a high school student. Continuing from the previous series, Aichi continues to grow and develop through friendships and card fights in Vanguard. This series focuses on Aichi's new environment and relationships as a high school student, allowing viewers to see the growth of his friends as well as his development.

The main characters include Sendou Aichi, Kai Toshiki, Kai Kamui, and Tatsunagi. Aichi has grown since the previous work, but he is still portrayed as a character with both kindness and strength. Toshiki is Aichi's rival but also a supportive friend, and Kamui adds color to the story with his humor and enthusiasm. Tatsunagi appears as a new character, bringing a new perspective to Aichi and his friends.

Animation and performance

OLM's animation vividly depicts the world of Vanguard. In the card fight scenes, the summoning of units and attacks are very dynamic, drawing the viewer in. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, allowing viewers to visually feel their emotional changes and growth.

In terms of direction, the storytelling is skillfully done under the direction of director Kawasaki Itsuro. In particular, the scenes depicting the changes in the characters' inner lives and relationships have an exquisite balance of stillness and movement, deeply moving the viewer. The camerawork and use of music to heighten the tension of the card fights are also highly praised.

Music and Sound

Music is an important element that enhances the appeal of the Vanguard series. The opening theme, "Hello, Mr. Wonderland!", is performed by singer Miyano Mamoru, and its bright and energetic melody will cheer up viewers' mornings. The ending theme, "Next to You," is performed by singer Uchida Maaya, and its gentle and warm melody enhances the moving story.

The soundtrack was composed by composer Yasuharu Takanashi, and effectively conveys the tension of the card fights and the emotions of the characters. In particular, the background music during fight scenes lifts the viewer's spirits and adds depth to the story's development.

Ratings and audience reaction

"Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Sequel)" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the portrayal of character growth and human relationships has been praised, with many viewers empathizing with the story of Aichi and his friends. The intensity and direction of the card fight scenes were also highly praised, becoming a hot topic among viewers.

Many viewers responded with comments such as, "I was moved by seeing Aichi's growth," "Toshiki and Aichi's friendship is wonderful," and "Every card fight scene is worth watching." There were also many who lamented the short length of the series, and many expressed a desire for a sequel.

Recommendations and related works

"Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Sequel)" is recommended not only for fans of the Vanguard series, but also for those who like card games and youth stories. In particular, this is a series that you should definitely watch if you like works that depict the growth and friendship of high school students.

Related works include "Cardfight!! Vanguard" and "Cardfight!! Vanguard G", which are also part of the Vanguard series. These works also depict the growth of Aichi and other characters, and can be enjoyed throughout the series. Other anime works based on card games include "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and "Duel Masters". These works also depict friendship and growth through card battles, and will be enjoyed by fans of the Vanguard series.

summary

"Cardfight!! Vanguard (High School Sequel)" is a moving story about Aichi Sendou's new challenges and growth as a high school student. The characters' relationships and growth, the dynamic card fight scenes, and the beautiful music and sound draw the viewer in to this fascinating work. This is a series that should be watched not only by fans of the Vanguard series, but also by anyone who likes card games and coming-of-age stories.