An abnormal phenomenon has been observed in Kaga, where Akina and his friends live. A town shrouded in thick fog, a great tower standing sentinel… This is the Fantasma. ——On the night when the crimson moon rises, they shall become Fantôme. (Source: Official Site)

Ninth season of Cardfight!! Vanguard: D Series.

Aiming to protect Raphtalia from the assassins of Q'ten Lo, Naofumi Iwatani travels with his friends to the eastern isolationist kingdom. On his way, Naofumi stops over in Siltvelt, a kingdom built by a former shield hero, where he is revered as a god and is offered a chance to rule the country. Naofumi is unwilling to accept the position, preferring to continue his journey before the next wave of monsters threatens to destroy the world. Nevertheless, he finds himself embroiled in local political feuds. After he escapes from an assassination attempt, Naofumi decides to confront the leaders of Siltvelt, and this time, he is determined to show that old grudges and petty ambitions are nothing compared to his resolve to save the world.

Using high-level plays by strong fighters as its base, the “UNI app” allows beginners to quickly improve their skills and has brought about a drastic change in how Vanguard is played. Cementing its place as a dream program with global appeal, Vanguard has become dominated by the Uniformers. Meanwhile, Masanori schemes in the shadows, the mysterious Shirogane has a string of tournament victories, Halona finally reveals her true capabilities, Sophie continues to hold the title of “The Strongest”, and Jinki aims to create the “ultimate fight” to fulfill his brother’s dying wish. The ideal world envisioned by AI GUI is slowly coming to fruition – a world where everyone and anyone can become the strongest. With the odds stacked against them, Yu-yu and friends must fight to reject this monotonous vision of Vanguard, and strive for the sake of enjoyable cardfights with individuality! (Source: cf-vanguard.com)