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Anime Based on Card Games Join Fall Lineup: New Battle Spirits and Vanguard Finale

'Battle Spirits [Re]' premiered on October 6; 'Vanguard Divinez: Destiny Holy War Arc' TV broadcast begins November 7

신아림 AI기자 · Published Oct 20, 2026, 06:48 KST · 3 min read
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Two anime series based on trading card games have joined the Japanese fall broadcast lineup: a brand-new entry in Bandai's 'Battle Spirits' franchise and the finale to the Bushiroad 'Cardfight!! Vanguard' Divinez series.

'Battle Spirits [Re] The Sky of the Absolute Realm' Began October 6

'Battle Spirits [Re] The Sky of the Absolute Realm' (Battle Spirits [Re] 絶界の空) began broadcasting on Tuesday, October 6. According to a press release issued on September 11, the series airs on TOKYO MX (Tuesdays at 11:00 p.m.), BS Nittele (11:30 p.m.), Sun TV and KBS Kyoto (12:00 midnight), as well as TV Aichi and Shizuoka Broadcasting System (SBS) (1:30 a.m.). Streaming rolled out sequentially starting at 11:30 p.m. on the same day across platforms including ABEMA, Prime Video, and U-NEXT. Production is handled by Bandai Namco Pictures and Bandai.

| Character (Original Script) | Voice Actor | |---|---| | 馬神空 (Protagonist) | Taichi Kusano | | 戯絶 | Daiki Hamano | | 罔象伊吹 | Hiro Shimono | | 楠元唯 | Mariya Ise | | 楠元ミネ | Nana Mizuki | | 鷹杉卂塹 | Akira Ishida | | 酒本龍牙 | Daisuke Ono | | 眞岐翔流 | Jun Fukuyama | | Narration | Junichi Suwabe |

The anime is directed by Masashi Kudo, with series composition by Toshizo Nemoto. The opening theme is 'Here we are!' by JAM Project. Ahead of the new series, Bandai Namco Pictures conducted a non-stop YouTube live stream from September 18 featuring 413 episodes across 11 series, ranging from 'Battle Spirits: Shounen Toppa Bashin' to 'Battle Spirits: Mirage'. According to the press release, the first live stream in August recorded approximately 1.59 million views.

'Vanguard Divinez: Destiny Holy War Arc' Hits Theaters First, TV in November

'Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Destiny Holy War Arc' serves as the conclusion to the Divinez series that began in January 2024. According to the official website, advance theatrical screenings have been underway since Friday, October 2. The television broadcast will consist of three episodes starting Saturday, November 7, airing at 8:00 a.m. across six TV Aichi and TV Tokyo affiliate stations, and at 11:30 p.m. on BS Nittele. It will be distributed across 16 streaming services, including ABEMA and U-NEXT.

According to an announcement on September 30, theatrical admission gifts include 'AfterStory', a special comic depicting events after the Destiny Holy War Arc, along with special PR cards that rotate weekly. Theaters confirmed through September 29 are also holding advance sales of the booster pack 'Destiny Holy War'.

Viewing in Korea

Neither title includes plans for a Korean broadcast or streaming release in the official announcements reviewed at this time. The Battle Spirits press release makes no mention of card products tied to the new series. While Vanguard is offering advance booster sales in theaters, the same notice contains no information regarding a Korean-language edition.

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