The official “Cardfight!! Vanguard” multimedia franchise has announced that the highly anticipated anime series, Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen, is set to premiere on January 10, 2026. The revelation was accompanied by the release of a new promotional video, key visuals, and details regarding its main cast and staff, building excitement for what is slated to be the final chapter of the Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez series.
January 2026 Premiere and Series Context
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen will debut on January 10, 2026, as part of the Winter 2026 anime season. This installment continues the “D Series” of the Cardfight!! Vanguard anime, which initially launched in January 2024, and is expected to conclude the Divinez narrative arc. The broader “D Series” began with Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress in 2021, followed by Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress in 2022, and was created to commemorate the franchise’s 10th anniversary, featuring original character designs by the renowned manga collective CLAMP.
Engaging Plot of Genma Seisen-hen
The narrative of Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen plunges protagonist Akina Myodo and his companions into the mysterious “Fantasma.” There, their path is obstructed by formidable “Fantôme Fighters.” Standing against them are the “Mythisch Fighters,” special individuals chosen by cards to protect reality. The series explores a compelling conflict between protecting the fabricated versus the real, culminating in a “Fated Clash” where the ultimate victor is granted their deepest wish.
Revealed Main Cast
The upcoming anime boasts a talented voice cast bringing its characters to life:
- Akina Myodo is voiced by Toshiya Miyata.
- Nao Inabe is voiced by Yuka Nishio.
- Michiru Hazama is voiced by Daisuke Sakuma.
- Mikoto Saitō is voiced by Haruki Iwata.
- Kurumi Ishikawa is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa.
- Ryūga Fushimi is voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.
- Kagetsu Yakumo is voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka.
- Kanami Ishikawa is voiced by Yūko Natsuyoshi.
- Megumi Ōkura is voiced by Amane Shindō.
- Masanori Iseki is voiced by Shūta Morishima.
- Jun Fukuyama is also listed among the cast members.
Key Production Staff
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is helming the production of Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen:
- Director: Taku Yamada
- Series Composition: Shun Menjou and Takahito Ōnishi
- Music: Hijiri Kuwano
- Original Concept: Takaaki Kidani
- Original Creator: Akira Itō
- Original Character Design: CLAMP
- Character Design: Hiroyuki Saita and Tomokatsu Nagasaku
- Animation Production: Gift-o’-Animation, Kinema Citrus, and Studio Jemi
While the general announcement mentioned theme songs, specific titles and artists for the opening and ending themes of this particular “Genma Seisen-hen” arc were not explicitly detailed in the initial revelations, though previous Divinez series featured “Kirifuda” by V.W.P. as an opening and “Brilliance of Wings” by Morfonica as an ending. Fans can look forward to more information as the premiere date approaches. A new promo video has been released, offering a glimpse into the animation and upcoming battles.
