High Card

High Card is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Homura Kawamoto, Hikaru Muno, and TMS Entertainment. It encompasses a manga series, a novel series, drama CDs, and an anime television series produced by Studio Hibari, which premiered in January 2023. The story is set in the Kingdom of Fourland, where 52 magical X-Playing Cards with superpowers are scattered across the land. A secret organization called "High Card" is tasked by the King to collect these cards. The protagonist, Finn Oldman, joins High Card to save his orphanage and engages in intense battles alongside other members against rival factions. Each X-Playing Card grants a unique ability to its wielder, and the members of High Card use their card powers to fight against various antagonists threatening the kingdom's balance, including the rival car company Who's Who and the infamous Klondike family. High Card is known for its unique card-based theme, thrilling action sequences, and rich characters and storylines. The narrative not only showcases the protagonists' battles for justice, desire, and revenge but also explores themes of friendship and sacrifice.