CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD EXTRA STORY -if-(2020)

Cardfight!! Vanguard Extra Story -if- is an anime series set in an alternate universe that shifts focus to Kouji Ibuki and Suiko Tatsunagi. Ibuki, a antagonist from the Neon Messiah film, takes center stage alongside Tatsunagi as the narrative explores a different timeline from the main series. The story diverges from established canon, offering fans a fresh perspective on these characters and their relationship within the Cardfight universe. The series examines how events might unfold when key players are repositioned in the story's hierarchy, blending card battle action with character-driven storytelling that challenges the original narrative's direction.