TV-Series
Description
"Future Card Buddyfight" is a Japanese anime series that revolves around the card game Buddyfight, where players summon creatures known as "buddies" from parallel worlds to engage in strategic battles. The narrative primarily centers on Gao Mikado, a cheerful and determined middle school student who becomes deeply involved in the world of Buddyfight. Gao's journey begins when he receives a rare buddy card, Drum Bunker Dragon, which allows him to summon a powerful dragon from the Dragon World. This marks the start of his adventures as he competes in Buddyfight tournaments, forms alliances, and faces formidable opponents.

The series is structured into multiple arcs, each focusing on different dimensions and their respective buddies. The Dragon World arc introduces Gao's initial battles and his rivalry with Tetsuya Kurodake, a skilled Buddyfighter with a mysterious past. As Gao progresses, he encounters other worlds, such as the Magic World, Dungeon World, and Katana World, each with unique buddies and fighting styles. These arcs explore Gao's growth as a Buddyfighter and his deepening bond with Drum, who evolves into stronger forms like Dragoknight Lancer and Dragowizard Kazane.

Key characters include Gao's friends and rivals, such as Tasuku Ryuenji, a disciplined and strategic Buddyfighter who wields the buddy Jackknife Dragon, and Zanya Kisaragi, a cheerful and energetic girl who partners with the buddy Astrodragon. The series also features antagonists like Jackknife Dragon's corrupted form, Jackknife Dragon Dark, and the enigmatic organization Shadow Paladin, which seeks to manipulate Buddyfight for their own purposes.

The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of trust between buddies and their partners. Gao's journey is marked by intense battles, personal challenges, and the exploration of the interconnected worlds of Buddyfight. The series balances action with character development, showcasing the growth of its protagonists and the evolving dynamics of their relationships. Through its episodic structure and overarching plotlines, "Future Card Buddyfight" presents a cohesive and engaging story centered on the strategic and emotional aspects of the Buddyfight game.
Information
Future Card Buddyfight
フューチャーカード バディファイト
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 64
Date: 01/04/2014
Categories
Genre
Action
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Monster
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Gao, Roars!
2Luminize! Bakudora!!
3The Demon and the Dancing Fighter!
4Trial! This is Buddyfight!!
5Future Force Shines!
6Attack! Aragami Rouga!!
7Deck Building to Victory!
8Break Past the Final Qualifier!
9The Stolen Dragon Deck!
10The Heroes' Cards!
11The Curtain Rises! The Aibo Buddy Cup!!
12Power vs Ninjutsu! Eat or be Eaten?!
13The Bonds Between Souls! Dragonic Punisher!!
14Noble Heart! Together with the Dragon Knight!!
15Thus, the Tiger Shall Dash Through A Great Distance!
16Mystique Explosion! The Great Katana World Battle!
17ABC Cup Final! Exploring the Underground Maze!
18Menacing Duel Sieger!
19The Card My Older Brother Left Behind
20Summon A Miracle! Fist of the Sun!!
21The Great Buddy Monsters Gathering!
22Demonic Power! Disaster Force!!
23It's Hard Being A Hero! Drum's Big Adventure!!
24100 Friends! Dungeon World!!
25Building of Hell! Sengoku Academy!!
26Legend World's Challenge
27If It's Our Friend, We'll Fight with all our Power!
28A Ninja Showdown! The Wings Called Dreams!
29Do it! Mega Blast Bunker!!
30Invincible Swordsman! Shosetsu Kirisame!!
31Gao's Buddy Skill Awakens!
32The Strongest! King Sword Excalibur!!
33Rouga Aragami's Counterattack!!
34The Army of Darkness! Disaster!!
35Mysterious Hero! Captain Answer!
36Ikarino's Fantastic Dungeon!
37The Woman who Bought Medusa!
38The Fate of Fenrir!
39Kiri Strikes Back! / Dear, Gao-Kun
40The Terrifying Dragon World! / Terror! Darkness Dragon World!!
41Roaring Slash! Gargantua Punisher! / Explosion! Roaring Slash!! Gargantua Punisher!!
42Disaster at Twilight! / The Grim Reaper Comes at Twilight
43Tasuku Takes Charge! / Tasuku's Resignation! Goodbye, Buddy Police!!
44Disaster Times Two! / 2 against 1 Deathmatch! Jack's Super Evolution!!
45Luminize! Exploding Dragon Fang!!
46Balle du Soleil Reborn! / Birth! Balle Soleil Reborn!
47The Gaen Cup Begins! / Festival of the Century!! The Gaen Cup!!
48The Dancing Demon Takes on Medusa! / Dancing Fight! Demon King vs. Medusa
49Paruko Takes The Stage! / W-W-W-What!? A Real Conditioned Fight!!
50Attack of Team Purgatory!
51The Tiger Returns! / The Tiger Returns! That Fight is Destiny!!
52Generations Collide! Drum Breaker Dragon! / Challenge to Father! Drum Breaker Dragon!
53Sword of Nothingness! Distortion Punisher!
54Wolf versus Fox! A Battle of Instinct! / Wolf vs. Fox! Man's Determination!!
55Balle du Soleil Collapses! / Tetsuya Struggles Alone! The Collapse of Balle du Soleil!?
56Master versus Apprentice Battle! Death Tallica vs. Explosive Dragon Fang!! / Showdown Between Teacher and Student! Death Talika vs. Explosive Dragon Fang!!
57Take Back the Buddy Police! / Take Back the Buddy Police!
58Gaen Cup Final Round! Tetsuya’s Choice! / The Gaen Cup final! Tetsuya’s choice!
59Rouga Leaves the Pack! / Rouga’s Broken Friendship!
60Gao and Tasuku's Epic Battle! / Tasuku Ryuuenji VS Mikado Gao!
61Eternal Rivals!
62Kyoya's World!
63Shadow of Demise!
64Break to the Future! / Break Out Your Future Card!!
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Shigetaka Ikeda
  • Script
    Hiroyuki Kawasaki
    Satoru Nishizono
    Akira Tanizaki
    Masanao Akahoshi
  • Original Work
    Yoshimasa Ikeda
  • Character Design
    Kazumi Ono
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kazumi Ono
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Ebina
  • Director of Photography
    Daisuke Horino
  • Producer
    Naohiko Furuichi
    Masatomo Nishizawa
    Hayato Saga
    Ryosuke Nakajima
  • Episode Director
    Takao Kato
    Hiromichi Matano
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Sō Toyama
    Shigeru Yamazaki
    Hiroaki Kudō
    Masahiro Takada
    Matsuo Asami
    Yoshito Hata
    Daisuke Tsukushi
    Kazuomi Koga
    Yukio Kuroda
    Kazuhide Kondo
    Hideya Takahashi
    Yutaka Kawasaki
    Shunsuke Nakashige
    Sōma Yato
    Shinji Kawamura
    Yūsuke Suzuki
  • Series Composition
    Masanao Akahoshi
  • Music
    Kazushi Miyakoda
    Hiroaki Hayama
  • Original Character Design
    Tow Nakazaki
    Muranako
  • Art Director
    Yuri Takagi
  • Animation Director
    Atsuko Takahashi
    Yuji Koumi
    Yūsuke Suzuki
    Hiroki Tsuji
    Kazumi Ono
    Tatsuya Mizuno
    Miho Satsuki
    Takurō Shinbo
    Kenji Hattori
  • Cgi Director
    Motohito Nasu
  • Executive producer
    Takaaki Kidani
  • Storyboard
    Takeshi Mori
    Hiroshi Fukutomi
    Hiromichi Matano
    Kazuo Terada
    Hitoyuki Matsui
    Junichi Sakata
    Hiroshi Ishiodori
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Yūzō Satō
    Akira Tsuchiya
    Shigeru Yamazaki
    Shigetaka Ikeda
    Kōichi Takada
    Kumiko Habara
    Osamu Tadokoro
    Takashi Iwama
    Kazuomi Koga
    Yoshihiro Mori
    Fumio Maezono
    Kana Nishijima
    Hideya Takahashi
    Mitsutoshi Satō
    Takashi Iida
    Sōma Yato
    Shinji Kawamura
  • Unit Director
    Shigetaka Ikeda
Production
  • Production
    Production I.G
    OLM
    Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
    Dentsu Inc.
    Aichi Television Broadcasting
  • Animation Production
    OLM
    Xebec
Music
Opening
“Card of the Future”
“Buddy Buddy BAAAAAN !!" (バディバディBAAAAAN!!)”
Ending
“Buddy Buddy Fight!”
“Buddy Buddy Fight!”
“Natsuiro Fighting!!" (夏色Fighting!!)”
“Shiny Up!”
“Shiny Up!" (シャイニーアップ!)”