CARDFIGHT!! ヴァンガード リンクジョーカー編
Original Title：CARDFIGHT!! ヴァンガード リンクジョーカー編
Languages:
- Japanese: CARDFIGHT!! ヴァンガード リンクジョーカー編
- Chinese: 卡片战斗先导者 链环傀儡篇
Cardfight!! Vanguard: Link Joker is the third season of the Cardfight!! Vanguard anime series, following the second season, Asia Circuit. Premiering on January 13, 2013, the season follows Aichi Sendou as he enters Miyaji Academy high school and attempts to establish a Cardfight Club. However, the student council opposes the club's existence. Meanwhile, a new enemy called Link Joker emerges, seeking to control the world. This season introduces the Link Joker clan, known for its "Lock" mechanic, which seals off the opponent's rear-guards, limiting their actions. The storyline revolves around Aichi and his friends confronting the Link Joker threat. This season not only features new characters but also deepens the relationships of existing characters and presents a more complex world. The themes of school life, friendship, and fighting a new threat are explored. The season also covers the "Reverse" phenomenon, where players are controlled by the Void and use Link Joker or decks based on Яeverse units.