**"Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Illusory Star War Arc"** is a TV anime scheduled to air from January 2026 as the latest chapter of the Vanguard D series.
With character designs by CLAMP, this is the long-awaited new chapter of the popular series that fuses beautiful visuals with intense card battles.
The Divinez series depicts a new story for Akina and friends who have fought through "Destined War," "Fated Battle," and "Deluxe."
Featuring a stellar cast with Toshiya Miyata from Kis-My-Ft2 as protagonist Akina Meido, and Daisuke Sakuma from Snow Man as Michiru Hazama.
In the "Illusory Star War Arc," a new challenge begins for fighters who have grown through previous battles! 🔥
① Beautiful Character Designs by CLAMP
With CLAMP doing original character designs, the series features stunning visuals that set it apart from previous Vanguard series.
Delicate yet charming characters color the story ✨
② Star-Studded Cast from Johnny's Entertainment
Toshiya Miyata from Kis-My-Ft2 plays protagonist Akina Meido, while Daisuke Sakuma from Snow Man plays Michiru Hazama.
Their charm as idols breathes life into the characters 🎤
③ Sibling Love at the Heart of the Story
Akina participated in the Destined War to help his sickly younger sister Hikari.
This deep family love makes for a moving story that stirs viewers' hearts 💕
④ Collaboration Theme Songs with BanG Dream!
In the Deluxe Finals arc, 10 BanG Dream! bands rotated weekly as ED theme performers.
Enjoy new songs from stellar bands like Morfonica, MyGO!!!!!, and RAISE A SUILEN 🎵
⑤ The Grand World of Planet Cray
Vanguard is set on Earth and the fictional Planet Cray.
Characters depicted on unit cards actually exist on Cray and resonate with fighters' will 🌍
① The New Battle of Illusory Star War
The title "Illusory Star War Arc" suggests a new battle stage following "Destined War," "Fated Battle," and "Deluxe."
Look forward to new powers and enemies indicated by "Illusory Star" ⭐
② New Character Kanami Ishikawa's Appearance
The booster pack "Illusory Star War" releasing January 2026 will include unit cards used by new character "Kanami Ishikawa."
Watch for her role in the anime 🌟
③ The Mystery of Gabrielus and Civilt
Gabrielus (CV: Jun Fukuyama), the plushie guiding the Destined, and Civilt (CV: Rie Kugimiya), who leads the Fated.
Their true purposes and backgrounds may be further revealed 🧸
④ Continuation from Deluxe Finals Arc
Following the conclusion of the Third Deluxe Finals Tournament, what path will Akina and friends take?
Watch the fate of Akina's dream to become a pro fighter 🏆
⑤ Connections to Previous Series
The Divinez series features many homages to original protagonist Aichi Sendou.
Blue-haired protagonist with ahoge, feelings for a sister, relationships with seniors - packed with elements longtime fans will love 💫
① Divinez Season 1 "Destined War Arc"
One day, 6 Destined cards with power to change fate were born.
Akina Meido, a boy who wanted to help his sickly sister Hikari, participated in the Destined War to fulfill his wish, throwing himself into battles with powerful fighters.
After fierce battles, Akina won the Destined War and was able to grant his sister Hikari's health 🎉
② Divinez Season 2 "Fated Battle Arc"
After Akina's victory in the Destined War, Gabrielus reveals the war's true purpose.
Then another plushie appears - Civilt. Leading 6 owners of Fated cards, Civilt declares the start of the "Fated Battle."
Destiny vs Fate - an intense battle where karma and intentions intersect began ⚔️
③ Divinez "Deluxe Arc"
An invitation arrived for Akina during his peaceful days after the Fated Battle.
It was an entry right to "Deluxe" - the tournament to determine Vanguard's strongest.
A man called "Master" by Nao appeared, asking "Why do you play Vanguard?"
Akina found a new dream to become a pro fighter and set his goal on winning Deluxe 🔥
④ Divinez "Deluxe Finals Arc"
The Third Deluxe finally reaches its climax! With heated preliminaries over, the finals tournament begins.
Akina Meido, Kagetsu Yakumo, Suo Yobitsugu, Erika Myojo, Megumi Okura, Mirei Minai, Michiru Hazama, and Luca Miyako.
Who will claim Vanguard's strongest title——!? 🏆
⑤ To the "Illusory Star War Arc"
After the fierce battles of Deluxe Finals, the new chapter "Illusory Star War Arc" begins airing January 2026.
What new battle awaits Akina and friends?
Look forward to where the story goes with the mysterious term "Illusory Star" ✨
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere: January 2026~
Channels: TV Aichi / TV Tokyo network (6 stations)
Broadcast Time: Every Saturday 8:00 AM~ (planned)
Also scheduled on BS Nippon TV every Saturday at 11:30 PM 📺
🌐 Streaming Services
Available on major streaming services:
• d Anime Store
• U-NEXT
• Amazon Prime Video
• Bandai Channel
• ABEMA
Streaming planned 📱
📺 Rebroadcast Information
The "Divinez" series is being rebroadcast on TOKYO MX.
Two episodes every Monday at 6:30 PM!
You can catch up on the anime before the new "Illusory Star War Arc" airs 📺
📱 Official Information
Check the official site (cf-vanguard.com) and official X (Twitter) for the latest broadcast and streaming information!
Anime official site: anime.cf-vanguard.com/vgd/
Akina Meido (CV: Toshiya Miyata)
The protagonist of this work, a third-year high school student.
A family-oriented brother who lives with his workaholic father and younger sister Hikari.
He participated in the Destined War for his sickly sister, and after winning, found a new dream to become a pro fighter.
🔥Fun Fact: Protagonist Akina's birthday is April 4th! Like original protagonist Aichi Sendou (born June 6th), it's a date with repeating numbers. Also, his blue hair with ahoge appearance is an homage to Aichi, carrying on the series tradition 🃏