フューチャーカードバディファイト

2014 - 2019

Gao, Roars!

3rd January 2014

Episode 1

On Earth, Tasuku Ryuenji, a young prodigy member of the Buddy Police, busts a fugitive in a Buddyfight as Gao Mikado watches the scene unfold on TV. On his way home, Gao saves a boy, Kiri Hyoryu, from a group of bullies using his Aiki-jūjutsu skills and returns home only to be scolded by his mother Suzumi. The next day, Gao goes to school, Aibo Academy, and meets up with his classmates: Kuguru Uki, Baku Omori, and Noboru Kodo. In class, he and his classmates open booster packs of Future Card Buddyfight when Gao suddenly pulls a Buddy Rare card, which summons Drum Bunker Dragon Fang Slade Terrestrial the 13th from the Dragon World. Drum's appearance means that Gao is to become buddies with him, although Drum is reluctant after having monitored Gao's actions from the Dragon World up to his point. Then, Tasuku and his buddy Jackknife Dragon arrive, and Tasuku gives Gao a Core Deck Case in recognition of him becoming buddies with a monster, officially making Gao a Buddyfighter. Tasuku takes his leave until Gao decides to challenge him to a Buddyfight.

Gao vs. Tasuku!

10th January 2014

Episode 2

Tasuku accepts Gao's sudden challenge, and the fight is arranged to take place later. During lunch, Gao gets help from Baku on building a deck to suit his playstyle. Then, Gao and Tasuku's Buddyfight commences in the school's amphitheatre as Gao's friends and little sister Hanako watch from the stands. Gao's aggressive strategy eventually earns him the victory over Tasuku, who then recognizes Gao as his rival and gives him the Gargantua Punisher card.

Dancing with a Demon!

17th January 2014

Episode 3

After Drum quickly gets comfortable living with Gao's family, Gao goes to school. He asks Baku to help reconstruct his deck to include the Gargantua Punisher card that he received from Tasuku, but Baku and Kuguru believe that Gao is not yet ready to use it and recommend him to find a "tuner" (training partner). Later, Gao meets the dancing and rapping Tetsuya Kurodake and wants him to be his tuner. Tetsuya agrees but only if Gao can beat him in a Buddyfight under special conditions. So, Gao battles Tetsuya, whose buddy turns out to be the popular entertainer Demon Lord, Asmodai. Nonetheless, Gao manages to win using Gargantua Punisher and becomes friends with Tetsuya after the fight.

The Rules of Buddyfight!

24th January 2014

Episode 4

Gao and Drum have an argument and get mad at each other as Gao goes to school (with Drum secretly following him). There, his class is introduced to a new transfer student: Kiri Hyoryu, who is the boy that Gao saved from the group of bullies and has since then admired Gao. After school, Gao takes Kiri to the Castle Store where the Manager teaches Kiri how to Buddyfight by having him play an actual game. Both Kiri and the Manager use trial decks to fight as Gao stays by Kiri's side. With helpful teaching from both Gao and the Manager and despite being new to the game, Kiri defeats the Manager. After the battle, Kiri is congratulated by a stranger, Rouga Aragami, who goes on to tell him that winning is most important. Gao expresses his disagreement with Rouga, who takes his leave. Then, the bullies appear to challenge Gao, who is reunited with Drum and beats one of the bullies in a Buddyfight. After the bullies retreat, Gao and Drum reconcile. Elsewhere, Rouga is instructed by his superior, Magoroku Shido, to retrieve photon metal. Rouga uses his Dark Core to assume the identity of "Wolf" and calls out his buddy Armorknight Cerberus to start the mission.

Future Force Shines!

30th January 2014

Episode 5

Gao's class is going to a field trip to the photon metal mines, but the trip is cancelled due to "Wolf" attacking the mines to steal Photon metal, however they don't realize the trip until they arrive.

Rouga Aragami Attacks!

7th February 2014

Episode 6

Assuming his identity as the top Buddyfighter in 8th grade at Aibo Academy, Rouga challenges Gao to a Buddyfight, but Gao refuses. Rouga slips on a banana peel set up by Tetsuya and Asmodai , which prompts him to challenge Tetsuya, which Asmodai accepts (without Tetsuya's consent). During lunch break, while Rouga and Tetsuya battle, Gao is reminded about a time when he also believed that winning was everything like Rouga. When Gao's hunger for winning led to him injuring someone during a martial arts match, he realized that mentality is wrong. Gao has since then changed in order to make more friends.

Deck Building to Victory!

14th February 2014

Episode 7

Gao Mikado, wants to participate in the ABC Buddy Cup, but he needs to find a team first. Meanwhile, Noboru Kodo meets a mysterious old man.

Break Past the Final Qualifier!

21st February 2014

Episode 8

Tasuku tries to convince his fellow Buddy Police members that Rouga is the criminal Wolf, but everyone says there is not enough evidence to prove it. Moreover, Commander I believes Wolf is not working alone and that Aibo Academy may be connected in the grand scheme of things. Meanwhile, at Aibo Academy, Magoroku, the school's student council president, and Sophia Sakharov, the vice-president, review all of the fighters who will be participating in the ABC Cup, including Gao, Tetsuya, Noboru (who recently became buddies with Dragon Knight, El Quixote), and especially Zanya Kisaragi, who was the only elementary student to have defeated the middle school students in the last ABC Cup.

The Stolen Dragon Deck!

28th February 2014

Episode 9

To conquer Gao Mikado's weakness, both Baku Omori and Kuguru Uki suggest him to construct a new deck. However, Gao disagrees with the idea. At the same time, Jin Magatsu from the middle school stole Gao's deck!

The Card of Heroes!

Episode 10

Noboru goes to the Buddy Police headquarters to void his contract with El Quixote and be done with Buddyfighting. Suddenly, the alarm sounds due to the appearance of the criminal Akaoni Kanme, prompting Tasuku and Takihara to apprehend him. Noboru is invited by Commander I into the Buddy Police's main room where he not only watches Tasuku defeat and arrest Akaoni, but he also learns about Tasuku's past. Noboru then runs off, frustrated at himself for not being special like Tasuku or Gao. Nonetheless, he gets encouragement from El Quixote who tells him to do what he wants to do, regardless of what others may say.

The Start of the Aibo Buddy Cup!

14th March 2014

Episode 11

One of the grade 7 students, Suzuha Amanosuzu and her buddy, Center of the World, Mary Sue. It is said no miracle shall happened before her.

Power vs Ninja Arts! A Fierce Competition!

21st March 2014

Episode 12

Round 2 of the ABC Cup, it's the buddyfight between Zanya Kisaragi and the team Discipline Committee but the buddyfighter has gone missing.

Powers Unite! Dragonic Punisher!

28th March 2014

Episode 13

Shido tries to collude with Jin to defeat all opponents in the ABC Cup and let Shido win the entire tournament. However, Jin declines after Shido refuses to offer more compensation to him. When Jin leaves, he starts thinking of purposely losing his upcoming fight against Tetsuya. Tasuku, who is on an undercover mission, overhears Jin and chastises him. Then, continuing his mission, Tasuku and Jackknife Dragon find their target, a dark monster named Azi Dahaka (the same monster in charge of Shido). Azi Dahaka takes Tasuku and Jackknife to a battle arena in a different dimension where they are confronted by Superarmor Dragon, Galvanic Feather Dragon. Back on Earth, the ABC Cup continues as Jin plays against Tetsuya. Although still intending to lose the match, Jin is suddenly reminded of Gao, which motivates him to defeat Tetsuya and advance in the Cup. In the other dimension, Tasuku and Jackknife try to fight together against Galvanic Feather Dragon, who fends them off easily. Reminded of the time in which they combined their powers to create the Gargantua Punisher card, Tasuku and Jackknife do the same thing again to make a new card, Dragonic Punisher, to defeat Galvanic Feather Dragon. After Galvanic Feather Dragon decides to join Tasuku and Jackknife, they safely return to Earth, where Tasuku congratulates Jin on his victory and apologizes to him.

Noble Heart! Together with the Dragon Knight!

Episode 14

The next quarterfinal match of the ABC Cup will be Noboru versus Shido. Before the match begins, Noboru meets with Shido in the student council room, where it is revealed that Noboru had unwittingly been bribed by Shido to lose to him during the previous ABC Cup. However, he decides to not take his bribe this time but still intends to throw the match. With helpful advice from El Quixote, Noboru resolves himself to not only have a fair fight against Shido but also reconstruct his deck to include a certain card.

Dragons Duel! Journey of the Tiger!

11th April 2014

Episode 15

Gao and his friends are informed by Noboru's parents that they and Noboru will leave the country soon. Then, the first semifinal match of the ABC Cup commences with Gao facing Noboru. While fighting, in addition to recalling their pasts, Gao is infuriated that Noboru did not tell anyone about his departure, while Noboru expresses his frustration over how Gao always seems to be in the spotlight. Despite Noboru following advice from the teammates (Maihama and Niitani) he ignored, Gao emerges victorious. Afterwards, at an airport, Gao and his friends bid farewell to Noboru, who sheds tears and subsequently leaves Japan.

Mystique Explosion! The Great Katana World Battle!

18th April 2014

Episode 16

Gao and his friends learn from the Seifukai that Doai is missing. They also learn that Zanya knows something about it and has found Genma's deck in the student council office. However, the deck is currently in the possession of Zanya's little brother, Akatsuki, who wants to give the deck back to Seifukai but is nowhere to be found. So, while Zanya fights against Jin in the last semifinal match of the ABC Cup, Gao and the rest try to search for Akatsuki. Sophia locates and gets to Akatsuki first, and she then takes him to the student council office. Gao and company track them down but see Akatsuki returning to Zanya, who defeats Jin. Afterwards, everyone regroups, and Akatsuki gives the box containing Genma's deck back to Seifukai, but everyone is shocked when they discover the box is empty. Back at the student council room, it is revealed that Sophia has taken the deck...

ABC Cup Final! Exploring the Underground Maze!

25th April 2014

Episode 17

Intending to have Genma inherit the Dark Core (which was formerly in Rouga's possession), Sophia uses the Dark Core on Doai. She puts Doai under her control and has him attack Genma to coerce him into using the Core. Meanwhile, Gao, his friends, and family members are having a dinner party when Akatsuki drops in. Zanya arrives to retrieve him while also telling Gao that he does not see him as a rival.

Menacing Duel Sieger!!

Episode 18

Genma and Magoroku have their Buddyfight with both of them using Ancient World decks. As the fight goes on, Genma expresses his disgust at how Magoroku is acting as student council president. He also shares his ideals of how the president should be like the "sun", which intrigues Gao. Genma eventually uses his powerful buddy monster Martial Arts Dragon Emperor, Duel Sieger to defeat Magoroku.

The Card Yota Left Behind

Episode 19

After Genma defeats Zanya, the tournament is temporarily put on hold to repair the fight stadium. Gao and his friends meet at his home, and then Doai appears to deliver a message from Genma, telling Gao to withdraw from the upcoming match. Gao refuses to do so, which Doai expected, and before leaving, he warns Gao about Genma's Koryukien deck. Later, while Gao and his friends are having a dinner party, Suzumi reminisces about Gao's deceased older brother Yota and talks about how she wanted to keep Gao close to her. She then resolves her feelings and gives Gao a card that Yota left behind, which Gao decides to add to his deck. The next day, the final Buddyfight in the ABC Cup between Gao and Genma ensues.

The Powerful Sun Fist!

Episode 20

Just when Gao defeats Duel Sieger "Spartand", Genma evolves it into its ultimate form: Duel Sieger "Tempest Enforcer". After attacking Gao with "Tempest Enforcer" three times, Genma reveals that he was once friends with Gao's brother Yota. They met while in the hospital where a young Genma became interested in Yota's comics about the "Mighty Sun Fighter". Genma was inspired by the message of the Sun Fighter, thinking it meant to be a strong leader for others to follow, which shaped him to the person he currently is and claiming the title of "Mighty Sun Fighter" to himself. However, Gao refutes him by saying the real purpose of the Sun Fighter is to serve as a role model to motivate others to follow their dreams. As Genma realizes his misunderstanding, Gao uses the card that Yota left (which is revealed to have originally belonged to Genma): Sun Fist, Sunshine Impact. Attacking together with Drum Bunker Dragon, Gao destroys "Tempest Enforcer", which, due to its negative effect, causes Genma to instantly lose, thus making Gao and Team Balle du Soleil the winners of the ABC Cup. In celebration of this victory, Gao and his friends have a party and are later joined by Genma, who gives Yota's comics to Gao and pays his respects to Yota. Despite the cheery atmosphere, Drum is feeling unsatisfied with his overall performance and tries to think of ways to become stronger...

Buddy Monsters Unite!

Episode 21

Gao and his friends gather in his home where they recap and discuss the events of the ABC Cup. Meanwhile, the Buddy Police is taken over by Sueroku, who is Magoroku Shido's father and also a special detective. Because of Tasuku's unauthorized usage of Future Force, Sueroku forbids him from using Buddyfight cards for one month. Elsewhere, Sophia has a meeting with her master, Kyoya Gaen. Later, after Gao's family visits Yota's grave, Suzumi tells Gao that she has taken a job to teach martial arts in North America. Although initially shocked, Gao and the rest become supportive of Suzumi's decision.

Evil Power, Disaster Force!

Episode 22

Gao, Tasuku, and the other participants of the ABC Cup are invited on a cruise ship party hosted by Kyoya Gaen, who is working with Sophia to look for a candidate Buddyfighter to use the Dark Core and Disaster Force. Later, Kyoya tries to present a special rare card to be given to a Buddyfighter of his choosing, but it goes missing. Although it seemed as if the card was stolen, it turns out that the card was in fact the monster Dragowizard, Qinus Axia who had gone off on his own because he did not want to be given away.

Drum's Heroic Adventure!

Episode 23

Drum returns to Dragon World to seek advice on becoming stronger from his father. He asks Drum if strength is all Drum wants and then kicks him into Dungeon World, where Drum gets equipped with a new weapon and armor. He saves a village by inadvertently slaying a rampaging golem monster. The villagers (who look similar to Gao's human friends from Earth) then believe that Drum is a legendary hero and request him to defeat the king of the monsters in the mountains. After being given a stone tablet that is reminiscent of a Buddyfight deck, Drum uses it to summon other heroes who closely resemble Tasuku, Baku, Kuguru, and Tetsuya to aid in his quest. Although the group was initially disorganized, Drum eventually realizes that working together and not giving up are keys to getting stronger. He finishes the quest and reports back to his father, who then kicks Drum into another world for more training.

The Friends of Dungeon World!

Episode 24

Gao and Kazane engage in a Buddyfight, in which Kazane exhibits more of the fun gambling style of her Dungeon World deck. With Drum returning to Gao's side to aid him in battle, Gao defeats Kazane, and the two fighters become friends. Elsewhere, Kiri is feeling pessimistic about his Buddyfighting skills when Rouga suddenly appears and takes him away. Having witnessed this scene, Paruko Nanana informs Gao and the rest about Kiri's abduction. They later learn that Kiri has been taken to Sengoku Academy...

Buddyfight Intensified! Sengoku Academy!

Episode 25

Borrowing Suzuha's airship, Gao and his friends travel to Sengoku Academy, a supremacist school in the mountains where everything is resolved through Buddyfights. On the way there, the group is attacked by the monster Sky Ninja, Yamigarasu but saved by the timely appearances of Genma and Duel Sieger. The team lands within Sengoku Academy and are challenged by several Sengoku students. Gao and his friends beat them all in Buddyfights, and they are later given a tour of the school by Shosetsu Kirisame, who is one of the "four demon generals" of Sengoku Academy. After meeting with the other three generals (Raremaro, Kanahebi, and Kemura), Rouga appears and Gao demands to know where Kiri is. Then, Rouga has Gao and his band of friends engage in a 5-vs-5 Waseda style of Buddyfight with Rouga teaming with the four generals. In the first match, Tetsuya and Rouga face off. Tetsuya tries to win the fight in the first turn, but Rouga retaliates with new cards to quickly finish the battle in the following turn. Gao angrily watches as Rouga demands for someone stronger to step up...

Challenge from Legend World!

Episode 26

The second game of the 5-on-5 match is Genma versus Kemura, who uses a Legend World deck. Although Genma and Kemura are acquaintances, they fight to the best of their abilities. When Kemura learns that a card (Dragon Vanquishing Sword, Balmung) has been added to his deck (by Raremaro) to specifically counter Genma's Duel Sieger "Spartand", Kemura faces a tough decision between accepting Genma's friendship or winning the fight. Ultimately, Kemura gives in to Rouga's philosophy of "winning is everything" and uses the hate card to win the game. Afterwards, Genma leaves in disappointment, and Kemura feels ashamed for winning in that manner.

Buddies Bring Their Best!

Episode 27

Kazane volunteers to face Kemura in the next match. Although Kemura initially does not play well after what happened in his fight with Genma, Rouga snaps him out of it and the two fighters continue to play at their best. It is revealed that Raremaro was the one who put the hate card in Kemura's deck. Kazane defeats Kemura, who then tells off Raremaro and leaves to reconcile with Genma. For the next match, Zanya decides to step up.

Flying Ninja Showdown!

Episode 28

Zanya's opponent is the second of the Demon Generals, Kanahebi, who comes from a notorious ninja clan that had almost all of its members arrested by the police, the commissioner of which was Zanya's father. While claiming to have abandoned his dream of reviving his ninja clan, Kanahebi halts Zanya's assault while slowly whittling Zanya's life points away. However, Zanya manages to overcome Kanahebi's stall tactics and wins the fight while also convincing Kanahebi to continue pursuing his dream.

Activate! Mega Blast Bunker!

Episode 29

The next match is Gao against the third of the Demon Generals, Raremaro Tefudanokimi, who adjusted his deck to counter Gao's Dragon World deck. Much to everyone's surprise, Gao is now using a Magic World deck, and his buddy Drum Bunker Dragon has accordingly changed to Dragowizard, Magician Drum (as a result of Drum's training). Although it seems as if Gao does not know how to effectively use his new deck, Gao pulls off a masterful combo to activate Drum's new ability, Mega Blast Bunker, which deals heavy damage to Raremaro. After Gao wins, he tries to befriend Raremaro but is interrupted by Rouga. For the next fight, the last of the Demon Generals, Shosetsu Kirisame, prepares for battle...

Invincible Swordsman! Shosetsu Kirisame!!

1st August 2014

Episode 30

While Gao and Drum go to the Sengoku Academy dormitory to buy food for their friends, Kazane volunteers to fight against Shosetsu Kirisame, who uses a Legend World deck. Shosetsu quickly defeats her on his second turn, prompting Zanya to fight next. While battling Zanya, Shosetsu recalls the time when he first saw Rouga and was in awe of his power to bring card effects into reality. When Rouga first arrived in Sengoku Academy, Shosetsu tried to fight him but was utterly defeated. He submitted himself to Rouga and became his servant, but only as a cover to bide his time and learn the secret of Rouga's power. Back to the fight, Shosetsu makes a final attack with his buddy item - Immortal Sword, Durandal. Zanya tries to counter it, but due to the item's invincibility, the attack continues and Zanya loses the battle. Meanwhile, Gao spots Sophia in Sengoku Academy and tries to follow her...

Gao's Buddy Skill Is On!

8th August 2014

Episode 31

Gao and Drum leave to buy rice for everyone. On the way home, they witness Sofia who was moving suspiciously. Gao felt surprised at the previous scene, and was driven to a pinch by Sofia’s dark powers. Drum was very panicked, but Gao did not want to give in. The method to get them out of the situation, surely exist between the two.

The Legendary Sword Excalibur!

15th August 2014

Episode 32

One of the demon generals, Shosetsu Kirisame VS Gao Mikado. In the middle of the fight, Shosetsu takes in the power that he wanted too much, the Dark Core’s dark power. The Buddy Police catches the response, and Ryuuenji Tasuku that had once guessed the threat of Wolf, is hurriedly dispatched towards Sengoku Academy. Shosetsu begins to act violently with the card’s powers being real. The helpless Gao and his friends, wonder where this match is going…

Gao vs. Rouga! Round Two!

22nd August 2014

Episode 33

Rouga Aragami VS Gao Mikado. It’s finally the general’s showdown. Gao faces Rouga, the guy that he wanted to befriend, Gao says with a smile, “I want to be friends with you, Rouga-senpai!”. His opponent is Rouga, but Gao had prepared a deck for his secret plan… Now, it’s finally, Brave Drum’s turn.

Defenders of Darkness!

30th August 2014

Episode 34

Gao and his friends peacefully go back to the Mikado Residence with Kiri. Kiri had grown a bit stronger since the experience at Sengoku Academy, and he immediately wants to test that power by challenging Gao to a Buddyfight. Meanwhile, Kyouya Gaen continues with his questionable behavior, and starts to assemble as a member with Shidou and Sofia. They carry the power that is waiting to change the world, it’s name is ‘Disaster,' and it’s finally making it’s move.

The Mysterious Hero! Captain Answer

6th September 2014

Episode 35

Criminal Buddy Fighter, Majin Inzaidi escapes from prison. Buddy Police Tsurugi Takihara, fights against Inzaidi using Hero World’s power. However, when Buddy Police Stella is taken as hostage, a man that is going to answer with justice, Captain Answer makes an appearance.

Ikarino's Fantastic Dungeon!

13th September 2014

Episode 36

Aibou Academy gets a new teacher named ‘Elf Kabala’, and he has a keen interest about Buddyfight. He makes an arrangement with Headmaster Iron Claw Ikarino, he brings the classmate with him to a secret fighting stage. As long as Ikarino does not win the Buddyfight, Ikarino will not be able to get out of the fighting stage. ‘Demon Lord, Gagnar’, Ikarino’s buddy accompanies him, as he fights with a Dungeon deck.

The Woman who Brought the Medusa!

20th September 2014

Episode 37

A member of ‘Disaster’, Terumi Kuchinawa. The girl is a pupil at Aibou Academy, she was requested by Kyouya to get in contact with Gao. But Gao’s friend, Tetsuya Kurodake sings and dances and comes to stop her plans for some reason. The angered Terumi wants to formally remove Tetsuya, and puts the power of darkness, Disaster Force to use.

The Fenrir of Fate!

27th September 2014

Episode 38

The buddy fighter that steadily grew, Kiri. Kiri that wants to use Legend World and skillfully constructs a deck, he wants to test the power of the deck, so he heads for the Castle. Kiri gets a phone call. The excited Kiri, readies himself to request to have a match with Kazane. Just what is Kiri’s true motive that he in such a hurry for…?

Dear, Gao-kun

4th October 2014

Episode 39

Kiri suddenly receives a letter, and energetically knows it's Gao. He hurriedly goes to that area after school, and then the thing that is awaiting him, suddenly changes the whole atmosphere.

Terror! Darkness Dragon World!!

10th October 2014

Episode 40

While inside Aibou Academy, Kemura invites Todoroki Genma. And the thing that was awaiting them, was really a member of Disaster, Magoroku Shidou. Shidou uses the not yet known world, ‘Darkness Dragon World’, he fearlessly laughs at the previously wounded Duel Sieger. That conclusion of surplus is…

Explosion! Roaring Slash!! Gargantua Punisher!!

17th October 2014

Episode 41

Disaster’s Yamazaki David is, a dependent person that isn’t timid to display all of the trickery he commited. He arrives at the Buddy Festival that’s risen at Castle, and instigates a match with Gao. David uses his hand of cowardice once more, and Gao’s anger lets him to bring out his hammer.

The Grim Reaper Comes at Twilight

24th October 2014

Episode 42

No overview available.

Tasuku Takes Charge!

31st October 2014

Episode 43

No overview available.

Disaster Times Two!

7th November 2014

Episode 44

Kyoya Gaen puts a mysterious card in Tasuku's deck. Tasuku fights against Davide and Shido. It turns out that the card is a special rare with a forbidden power. Mean while Gao and the Grim Reaper are having a battle. Will Gao get through to Kiri and will Tasuku win? It's buddyfighting like you've never seen it.

Luminize! Exploding Dragon Fang!!

14th November 2014

Episode 45

Elf Kabala VS Gao Mikado . Kabala is not a scientist that can use the Dark Core’s power to manipulate monsters. Kabala does not uses the monsters that the God of Death (Grim Reaper) had stolen, and Zanya’s Buddy, Tsukikage appears in front of Gao not beside Kabala. Baku gives Gao the deck he newly made, “Exploding Dragon Fang”, to not take back the stolen Tsukikage!

Balle du Soleil Reborn!

21st November 2014

Episode 46

Kyoya Gaen sponsored, and chose the 8 best teams to Buddyfight in it, the “Gaen Cup” was announced after a meeting. Gao Mikado was invited, but he hesitates to partipate due to being worried about the dangers of Disaster, because of that, his friends gather to fight alongisde him. But, Zanya Kisaragi strictly informs that Tetsuya Kurodake's deck's strength is not enough.”…

Festival of the Century!! The Gaen Cup!!

28th November 2014

Episode 47

The thing that the whole world was expectantly waiting, the curtains of the festival of the century, the “Gaen Cup” finally opens. The Gaen Cup uses the Fighting Stage at Aibou Academy and reconstructed it, the 8 teams, the 24 fighters gathered there. The passionate area’s climax is started with Team Goddess, Amanosuzu Suzuha’s team. Bal Soleil tightens their guard, but how will Kisaragi Zanya fight against a female!?

Dancing Fight! Demon King vs. Medusa

5th December 2014

Episode 48

The second match of the Gaen Cup has begun as the fighters are Team Goddesses mysterious fighter, Terumi Kuchinawa versus Balle du Soleil`s Tetsuya Kurodake. Terumi must prove herself to be strong or else she will be turned back into a nobody before anyone knew her, but Tetsuya has a plan to set Terumi free of her shackles as he confesses his love for her throughout the fight. Will love prevail or will Terumi`s identity stop even the Power of Love?!

Paruko Takes the Stage!

12th December 2014

Episode 49

Team Balle du Soleil reaches their final match against Team Goddess in the Gaen Cup, and they have a surprising fighter who knows all of Gao's strategies, and even the cards in his deck! How will he win this one?

Attack of Team Purgatory!

19th December 2014

Episode 50

The next matchup in the Gaen Cup begins, and it's Team Sengoku vs. Team Purgatory. A surprise in their lineup makes Rouga angry at Kyoya!

The Tiger Returns!

26th December 2014

Episode 51

Team Sefukai vs Team Destiny. Noboru returns from the United States with his evolved Dragon Knight deck. However, Gemma also has improved through training.

Generations Collide! Drum Breaker Dragon!

9th January 2015

Episode 52

Team Balle du Soleil safely survived the first round of the Gaen Cup, and celebrated at the Mikado Residence. A sudden visitor appeared there, and that visitor was Drum’s father. Gao’s father, unexpectedly becomes Father Drum’s Buddy, and started to help Gao and Drum to strengthen their bond. The fathers’ thoughts that they want to convey to their sons is…

Sword of Nothingness! Distortion Punisher!

16th January 2015

Episode 53

The first match of the Gaen Cup Semifinals is between Team Destiny’s Noboru Kodo and Team Purgatory’s Purgatory Knight. Purgatory Knight stands with his Buddy, Demios Sword Dragon, Leader of the Purgatory Knights and cruelly fights Noboru. But Zanya manages to see the face of the person inside the armor. Finally, Purgatory Knight reveals his true colors…

Wolf versus Fox! A Battle of Instinct!

23rd January 2015

Episode 54

Team Destiny’s and Team Purgatory’s next match is between Jin Magatsu and Rouga Aragami. They clash into each other with different feelings for different friends. Meanwhile, the Pugatory Knight Tasuku confronts with Gao, and Tasuku’s natural intention in Disaster shocks Gao.

Balle du Soleil Collapses!

30th January 2015

Episode 55

The Gaen Cup’s second Semifinal. Team Balle du Soleil VS Team Darkness Masterminds. Now knowing Pugatory Knight Tasuku’s true intentions, Gao and Zanya were heavily disturbed. In order to change the heavy atmosphere in Team Balle du Soleil, Tetsuya Kurodake takes the first match. Even now Tetsuya loudly sings and dances, and finally his message reaches to his friends.

Showdown Between Teacher and Student! Death Talika vs. Explosive Dragon Fang!!

6th February 2015

Episode 56

Gremlin’s big match, as he is Disaster’s deck builder and Baku’s teacher. “The fighter is a Deck Builder’s addition.” Gremlin declares, as his deck also made Baku astonished. Which deck builder’s belief will win? Death Talika’s wall must be smashed down!

Buddy Police Recapture Strategy!

13th February 2015

Episode 57

While the world is heated up by the Gaen Cup, Takihara, Stella and Commander I make their move in order to restore right to the Buddy Police. But they are stopped by Nobari and Sueroku and Magoroku Shido. As they were cornered on the rooftop of Buddy Police HQ by Magoroku with his Disaster Force active, as though all hope was lost, the hero of justice, Captain Answer appears!?

Gaen Cup Final Round! Tetsuya's Choice!

20th February 2015

Episode 58

The Gaen Cup’s final, Team Balle Du Soliel VS Team Purgatory. Tetsuya’s opponent, Sofia met him before their match to discuss something. She was the one that took Kuchinawa Terumi’s memories, and told Tetsuya that if he forfeited the match, she would give Terumi’s memories back. While Tetsuya was deeply troubled by this, Sofia shows off her real moves as a Buddyfighter.

Rouga Leaves the Pack!

27th February 2015

Episode 59

The next match of the Gaen Cup is between Kisaragi Zanya and Aragami Rouga. Zanya was for Tasuku’s sake, Rouga was for Kyoya’s sake, both of them had a lot of things to tell their respective other’s. Their trusted justice clashes in this match. Just what was the things they wanted to convey to their friends? After their friends knew, the moves they made were…

Gao and Tasuku's Epic Battle!

Episode 60

The Gaen Cup’s final big match, Gao Mikado VS Tasuku Ryuenji. Gao’s first opponent was Tasuku and this was their fated rematch. Gao the Sun Banchou and Tasuku, whose eyes were not awoken fought with all their strength. Meanwhile, Takihara and the rest at the Buddy Police, in order to stop Kyouya’s plans, advance towards Kabala’s laboratory.

Eternal Rivals!

13th March 2015

Episode 61

Kyoya Gaen’s plan activates during the final match of the Gaen Cup. A giant monster is seen in Darkness Dragon World’s Gate that appeared in the sky above the Fighting Stage. The crowd became noisy and at that moment, Tasuku and Gao… Finally Kyoya’s ambitions are made clear. What did the Dark Core’s power invite to the world?

Kyoya's World!

20th March 2015

Episode 62

The Gaen Cup’s final big match, Gao Mikado VS Tasuku Ryuenji. Gao’s first opponent was Tasuku and this was their fated rematch. Gao the Sun Banchou and Tasuku, whose eyes were not awoken fought with all their strength. Meanwhile, Takihara and the rest at the Buddy Police, in order to stop Kyouya’s plans, advance towards Kabala’s laboratory.

The Shadow Of Demise!

27th March 2015

Episode 63

The match that decides the world’s fate finally starts. Kyoya uses a special flag, “Dragon Ein”, and reveals Demonic Dragon of Demise, Azi Dahaka’s full form. How will Gao fight against the formidable enemy without seeing it before? And again, while the fight was going on, Tasuku and Kiri enter Kyoya’s hideout, intending to prevent Kyoya’s plot from advancing.

Break Out Your Future Card!!

Episode 64

The world is excited about Kyoya’s overwhelming power, and the Dark Core gained strength. If Gao lost to Kyoya now, the Darkness Dragon World’s gate would fully open, and the world would come to an end. Gao is heavily cornered, but does he still believe in the future? He opens the path to the future with his Buddy. "Break out your future card!!"

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It is the year 2030, and the stage is the capital of Japan, Chou-Tokyo. Through "Buddyfight", humans have started cultural interactions with residents from other worlds called "Affinity Dimensions". Buddyfight is a game with selected humans as the "Buddyfighter", and residents from the other world as the partner (known as "Buddy Monster"). These battles have high significance and sometimes it is even used to decide the fate of a nation, and naturally there are those who seek to use the Buddy Monsters for evil purposes.

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