Vanguard Timeline ( Real )

game_launch
February 26, 2011

Launch of Cardfight!! Vanguard Trading Card Game

Release of the original Cardfight!! Vanguard trading card game by Bushiroad, marking the start of the franchise.

anime_premiere
January 8, 2011

Premiere of Cardfight!! Vanguard Anime Series

The first anime adaptation of Cardfight!! Vanguard aired in Japan, increasing the popularity of the franchise.

anime_series_launch
October 26, 2014

Launch of Cardfight!! Vanguard G Series

The beginning of the second major anime series and card expansion called Cardfight!! Vanguard G, expanding the franchise's storyline and gameplay.

anime_dub_launch
November 29, 2012

Cardfight!! Vanguard Launches English Dub Anime

The English dub of the Cardfight!! Vanguard anime officially premiered, helping to expand the franchise to international audiences.

game_expansion
March 2013

Introduction of Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker Clan

The Link Joker clan was introduced as a major faction in the card game, significantly influencing gameplay and storyline.

game_release
March 22, 2012

Release of Cardfight!! Vanguard Video Game for PSP

Square Enix released a Cardfight!! Vanguard video game on the PlayStation Portable, expanding the franchise into digital gaming.

anime_reboot
October 12, 2018

Cardfight!! Vanguard Anime Restart with New Series

The anime reboot titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Prime began with new characters and remade story arcs, revitalizing the franchise.

Vanguard Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Year 0 AE

Formation of Clan Vanguard

The emergence of Clan Vanguard as a powerful unit within the fictional world, establishing the foundation for the faction and its unique battle style.

discovery
Year 15 AE

Discovery of the Vanguard Cards

Clan Vanguard discovers special cards that enable warriors to call forth powerful units and abilities during battle, revolutionizing warfare within the Vanguard universe.

battle
Year 20 AE

First Great Battle of Vanguard

Clan Vanguard fights its first major battle against rival factions, solidifying its reputation and testing the power of the Vanguard Cards in combat.

unit_introduction
Year 25 AE

Rise of the Royal Paladins

Introduction of the Royal Paladins, a key unit in Clan Vanguard known for their valor and strength, becoming a symbol of honor within the faction.

catastrophe
Year 40 AE

The Dimensional Overlap Incident

A critical event where multiple dimensions began to overlap, causing chaos and introducing foes from other parallel worlds that threatened Clan Vanguard’s existence.

alliance
Year 42 AE

Alliance with the United Forces

Clan Vanguard forms an alliance with the United Forces, other clans that band together to oppose the invading dimensional threats.

battle
Year 45 AE

Victory at the Battle of Black Moon

Clan Vanguard and its allies achieve a decisive victory against invading forces at the Battle of Black Moon, ensuring the safety of their realm.

institution
Year 50 AE

Establishment of the Vanguard Academy

To train new warriors in the art of Vanguard combat and card usage, the Vanguard Academy is established, serving as a key institution for future generations.

technological_advance
Year 55 AE

The Great Card Evolution

A breakthrough in card technology and power, enabling Vanguard warriors to unlock even stronger and more versatile units during battle.

current_event
Year 60 AE

Present Day Vanguard Wars

Ongoing conflicts among clans for supremacy using the Vanguard Cards, continuing the legendary battles and evolving strategies of the Vanguard universe.