Is the Anime Really Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can dive into the world of Future Card Buddyfight without worrying about an endless cliffhanger, you are in luck. The anime is indeed finished. According to industry reports from early 2019, Future Card Buddyfight Ace concluded in late March of that year, and it was explicitly stated that the series would not continue for another season.
For those who prefer the source material, the Future Card Buddyfight manga also reached its conclusion in April 2018. Because both the primary manga and the final anime series have ended, viewers can commit to the series knowing that a definitive conclusion exists.
If you’re ready to start your journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the battles unfold.
Themes and Appeal: Who Is This For?#
As the title suggests, Future Card Buddyfight is centered entirely around the theme of card games. It is an ideal series for viewers who enjoy tactical battles, the excitement of deck-building, and the bond between a player and their “buddy.”
The appeal lies in its high-energy matches and the progression of the game’s mechanics across its various seasons. If you enjoy the competitive nature of trading card games (TCGs) and the tropes of the genre, this is a must-watch. To fully immerse yourself in the hobby, you might also want to buy some Future Card Buddyfight merchandise to build your own collection.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the various seasons and spinoffs of Future Card Buddyfight can be confusing. To help you out, we have outlined the best ways to experience the series. For a visual breakdown of how these series connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided below this article.
The Release Order (and Recommended Order)#
For most viewers, the release order is the most logical way to experience the story as it evolved. This is also the recommended order for first-time viewers:
- Future Card Buddyfight
- Future Card Buddyfight 100
- Future Card Buddyfight Triple D
- Future Card Buddyfight Battsu
- Future Card Buddyfight X: All-Star Fight
- Future Card Buddyfight Ace
The Completionist Order#
If you want to see absolutely everything associated with the franchise, including the experimental side content, follow the order above but add the following related project:
- After completing the main series, watch the original net anime 40-Shūnen da yo! Coro Coro All-Star Shōgakkō, which features characters from Coro Coro Comics.
For Manga Readers#
Since the manga ended in 2018 and the anime concluded its final run in 2019, you can comfortably read the manga alongside the anime or use it to fill in details. You can buy the Future Card Buddyfight manga to see how the original serialized version compares to the animated adaptation.
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Future Card Buddyfight • manga • 2013-11-15 to 2018-04-13 (Serialized in Monthly CoroCoro Comic)
└─(related)→ Future Card Buddyfight • anime • 2014-01-04
└─(sequel)→ Future Card Buddyfight 100 • anime • 2015-04-11
└─(sequel)→ Future Card Buddyfight Triple D • anime • 2016-04-02
└─(sequel)→ Future Card Buddyfight Battsu • anime • 2017-04-01
└─(sequel)→ Future Card Buddyfight X: All-Star Fight • anime • 2018-04-07
└─(spinoff)→ Future Card Buddyfight Ace • anime • 2018-06-02
└─(related)→ 40-Shūnen da yo! Coro Coro All-Star Shōgakkō • anime • 2017-07-15 to 2017-11-15
