THE COURAGE TO CHANGE ONE'S SELF! | DIVINEZ WATCHALONG SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 | CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD

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It's time for the 2nd fated clash to commence! In one corner is Mikoto, a girl who wishes to change herself. In the other corner is Taizo, a man who has staked his future on the cards. Who will triumph? Let's find out together!

[@godsman00]

Fetish Acquired

[@geraldushimawan8269]

Fun fact : Mikoto theme sing by her V.A herself like true idol she is. (Her V.A name is Haruki Iwata she's in D4DJ)

[@godsman00]

@@geraldushimawan8269 oh eff ya! That's freaking righteous

[@geraldushimawan8269]

@@godsman00 hell yeah also your theory on Fated one of Zero is good that make a terifiying divine skill to be used

[@godsman00]

@@geraldushimawan8269 thanks, I would be so hyped if they did that! But yeah... It'd also be scary 😅

[@geraldushimawan8269]

@@godsman00 must have some limit or certain condition but if trigger at the right moment yikes

[@ZhadTheRad]

"Orbital cannon grilled fish, delicious" This was so good! The animations, the expressions, the lines, how Mikoto loosened up and put herself into it more after Taizo talked with her, everything! Also, finally a Taizo W

[@godsman00]

Easily the best episode of the season so far! Also ngl I can totally see Welstra releasing orbital canon-grilled fish on the market, what an entrepreneur.

[@ZhadTheRad]

@@godsman00 "Presenting Blitz Industry's latest product! Now we head into the food industry as well! Introducing to you, Euryanthe Grilled Fish!" 🤣 Also, that "huh?" of Mikoto's at 16:29, so cute and funny haha

[@godsman00]

@@ZhadTheRad ngl the huh is so gold it should be a meme

[@hyde4748]

When Taizo was first introduced in WDS1, they said that the Kiyokura Company is a construction company. Which lines up with why his team is called Kiyokura ANCHOR BOLT.

[@godsman00]

AHHHH ok thanks that clarified a lot, thanks man 👍

[@ultimatezed8177]

To explain it further. An anchor bolt is a type of hard ware meant to help with mounting by spreading itself within a structure and taking the shape of an reversed anchor. The anchor bolt hard ware is also shown on the card sleeves too.

[@godsman00]

@@ultimatezed8177 Ah fascinating, looked up an image of what you were talking about about, that's super cool! Seen those before but never knew the name, thanks for the info Taizo's motif is even cooler to me now lol.

[@scarlightemperor3410]

FINALLY!!! HE WON! YESSSS! NO MORE JOBBER TAIZO!!! LETSSSS GOOOOOO!!! KILL THE FISH!!! BEST RETURN!! I was popping off in the Live chat for the ep. And was going through the emotions when her theme started.(mostly anger)

[@godsman00]

That theme is soooooo goooooood thooooo

[@scarlightemperor3410]

@@godsman00 my boy was humiliated since day one! She has a good theme, but My boy needs honor!

[@RoamingSimp]

21:58 damn! She hit the Vegeta-pose!

[@godsman00]

Hella tho good catch

[@CARDFIGHTCHRISTCG]

Great video episode was fire ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊 can’t wait for next week.

[@godsman00]

Same, the Welstra action next episode gonna be hype, Rezael funna fight a orbital satellite cannon and win somehow 😂

[@boyangliu5037]

After watching the preview....gosh damn our boy Akina is already in Nao's room? Not really shipping them but I have truly underestimated how close those two are (everyone deserves a senpai who would hand by hand teaches you job and life essential skills, okay, maybe your senpai doesn't have to be THAT hot lol)

[@godsman00]

Akina is a lucky guy 😏

[@pineappl003]

My boy getting beaten after 1 episode noooooo. I like that in the end Mikoto was able to accept the persona she made for stage and her private self as both being her! My girl just needed some advice

[@godsman00]

Happy it went like I thought, they both walked away winners

[@LordLad666]

aww yeah, our boy going 1-5!!! then immediately going 1-6!!!

[@godsman00]

Face palm moment lol

[@goingoverload6096]

Really liked your idea of how the episode will go (and it did come true) due to you wanting both of them to win. But with Mikoto attaining her wish to change during the fight, even though she lost, that's more important to you. Glad to see Taizo having a W now! Too bad he'll lose next episode (unless the writers plot twist us 👀), I now know why everyone is crazy for the man. He made me feel some things during the episode…. Although I enjoyed this episode, I see others complaining due to the only female leads losing their matches and might vanish to irrelevancy (I get it), hope Nao and Mikoto can shine more later on in the series! By the way do you not have Twitter or any other social medias? I really enjoy your insights and discussions about the anime and game in general ^^

[@goingoverload6096]

also loved your metaphor of how Taizo is a mentor because of Welstra being the "guiding star", its so big brained. The ep name "guiding star of ever-changing" makes a whole lot more sense, just thought that the team was throwing random words but I wasnt familiar with their game

[@godsman00]

Glad to hear it! I'm so happy they went this direction, both Taizo and Mikoto were winners in that fight, and Taizo being that guiding star for her, a rising star, is so perfect and beautiful! Social media wise I'm basically a Discord guy through and through, I avoid other sites so it's more or less KZbin, Reddit, and Discord for ya boi

[@zero2pass]

It’s crazy, already 5 in. Such a great season!

[@godsman00]

Bro ikr! And Ep.6 is immediately going on to the next clash, it's keeping up such hype.

[@chilup2007]

Missed watching while it was live, but better late than never!

[@godsman00]

Hey welcome regardless 😂

[@adamreddick1349]

Before it was Rivalry of the Seven, this time I want to say Taizo's saying to... Bravely Default.

[@godsman00]

My man bringing in more jrpg references and making my day, keep doing God's work 🙏

[@ultimatezed8177]

So, anyone else think taizo's theme would turn into the zeroth dragon theme?

[@Signerdragon123]

Gotta say... I was completely wrong in how the fight was gonna progress. Thought Taizo was way too greedy with the Divine Skill and not PG'ing the Vanguard, but it paid off this time...

[@godsman00]

Hehe greed is good 😈

[@_simplylink_]

Regardless if he pgd the vanguard or not, if Mikoto checked two triggers during her last turn she would've won because she would've broken through, and if he did pg that attack he would be 5k short from blocking Annes

[@mattcurnell2545]

welstra's divine skill is set up, not a finisher, you use it quickly

[@godsman00]

@@mattcurnell2545 it's also in line with the "Blitz" method

[@JustANewHunter]

I mean the live chat did seem to be telling you that Taizo’s divine skill was meant to be used early And if you calm down and think about it, it definitely is more of a setup thing instead of a “okay you die here” thing

[@MH_Zard]

Hard earned Taizo W. Now the writers are all like 'Y'all can shut up now." Lol. Interesting how the pairings are gonna go. I guess Masanori is likely jobbing to Suo. I hoped Taizo would get another 50/50 pairing against the other 2. Although Masked guy could interfere with how things will go if he ends up not being penultimate boss. Other than that. DZ is cooking. I love this season so far. Hype train keeps chugging.

[@godsman00]

Yessir it's been so good! That is an idea though ngl I hope we see this tournament through to the end, I'm not a fan of tournament arcs that get interrupted by some third party the heroes have to smite, kinda cheap lens the hype surrounding the tournament itself you know?

[@decadenime1050]

Looks like I was on the money on the order of the losing Fated one. Since next one is Akina vs Taizo we can pretty much guess who’s winning that one 😅. Anyway love this episode, the animation was very good, and reminds we why I like Taizo In the first place, he is even better in here. Also love your explanation on Taizo and yes I agree hence I do thing he is the Fated One Guiding Star because he is guiding other Fated one. Let’s see what he has to say to Akina next episode.

[@decadenime1050]

Also I have to say. I do love this Fated clash one better than the previous one. Because for me Mikoto have many relatability and Taizo is just the perfect match to deal with this particular situation and I’m sure his advice will also resonate to many people too. Aside from that I love the animation and the emotion they gave to the Vanguard.

[@godsman00]

Bro Taizo is like the best part of every episode he's in, my man is that guy.

[@decadenime1050]

@@godsman00 I know right? Great character design and great writing to show you how Chad he is. He is the guy 😎

[@dramosia7589]

Welstra a little too happy just abusing anyone that happens to be in front of him

[@calebjacobson3139]

Good choice by the writers to have Taizo appear earlier in the episode, rather than just leave it entirely to the fight for his presence to be felt. Also have a new favorite theme, thank you Mikoto. Thinking on it now I do enjoy this matchup more than I did before, because both decks have the capacity to build up their energy, some degree of returning rear-guards to hand, while having the capacity for pretty big swings (Well in Welstra's case a huge difference it power). Interested see how they handle the next fight gameplay wise, just so the retire heavy nature vs revival effect doesn't feel too similar to the fight with Nao. In regards to next episode title Reckless Wings. Well Akina does have a winged vanguard so that does qualify him to have comparisons to Icarus. Except replace the sun with a lame satellite cannon (That thing is going to be sent crashing into Welsta at some point). And you guys keeps saying its to save his sister, but if anything I'd say its also to save himself. He's seen himself as never being able to do anything for Hikari his whole life (even if that might not be what his sister thinks, he makes a good stew). Recklessly throwing himself into this event, even though he was told vaguely that if he did continue, he would die. Which I'm pretty sure Hikari would not approve of. Also it hasn't been established (yet) that Hikari's condition is fatal, might even get better with time, so what's the rush? One last thing, looking at the number of episodes left, if the next one is the 3rd clash then we have to conclude the other 2 in 7 episodes...Presumably there'll be a break episode or two to keep building the plot. A build up fight for Zorga and Blangdmire (Unless they go right into one, like they did here) maybe a side episode for Nao pursuing her goal. Secret boss fight against masked man to try and stop Akina/Suo and/or steal the wish. So what else in store this season.

[@godsman00]

Theme is so good 😊 Yeah that's a good point, Akina might be a little self-destructive, though then again this goes both ways as he's willing to take those risks for a goal far more noble than anyone else's in this tournament. Sure he's told he might die, but Hikari's condition is pretty bad and even if it isn't outright fatal it's hampering their quality of life, limiting their freedom to live said life. And that's the key, he isn't just fighting for her health, he's also fighting for their freedom. He's saving both of them and, like an angel descending from heaven, Rezael grants an opportunity to take them to a better life. Sure there's risks but his hope for freedom is more powerful than whatever fear he has in those risks. Anyway that structure seems feasible though I'm sensing at least one shakeup this season, albeit idk where.

[@aceofgames1000]

I Really hope Chad Taizo gets his own theme

[@godsman00]

Heck there's that OST, getting a theme with lyrics might be in the cards!

[@scarlightemperor3410]

Next ep when he loses

[@mate4997]

Finally, our 1st CEO win for today. It would funny if he a get a 2nd win due to akina's greediness on the divine skill

[@godsman00]

BRO Taizo be giving me protagonist vibes, so I low key fantasize a scenario where he sweeps the tournament 😅

[@elin111]

Taizo won because he finally figured out not to vomit out his entire hand turn 2 to rush and instead went fro drawing more cards.

[@_simplylink_]

That was set 7 Welstra, you kind of had no choice, your turn 3 was not much better, it really just had a lack of resources in everything but counterblast back then, set 9 fixed these issues, set 13 continued, and then the DZ01 stuff refined it or mostly added onto it

[@godsman00]

Link has a point, Welstra's card economy during It's initial iteration was strained and you often had to decide between pressure and resources. Divine Welstra is much more capable in this regard, seamlessly blending the two aspects while also getting a massive speed boost thanks to the Divine skill. Let's not get it twisted, I do believe Taizo played more wisely in this fight, but a lot hinged on the nature of his deck both then and now imo.

[@_simplylink_]

It was a good episode, I enjoyed it, as an overall game I definitely enjoyed this one more but for animation I still like the battlefield and movements of Varga fighting Rezael and it had a better fake out than Mikoto playing her theme even though her theme is lovely, I don't think it beats Make a Splash for me (Megumi's theme) or Future will come (Urara's theme) but it was still a nice song. Kind of unfortunate that Taizo is immediately pitted against Akina after he finally gets a win but I guess that's just how it is since reveal season hasn't started for Set 2 yet unfortunately. I like Mikoto starting to feel more comfortable of showing how she is when she doesn't have to act for people to accept her (aka try to be a "perfect idol"), I hope we get more off fights this season to be honest like Megumi vs Mikoto was a short game but I really liked it because it was just simple (Plus Megumi content even if we have to keep taking Ls, we keep taking Ws in the manga which I'm following, next episode is Mirei vs Megumi), maybe a second Nao or Masanori (because he's obviously not getting a single win) game to show if the Divine Skill is still there even if it lost its Fated status in general it'd just be nice to give them all at least two games

[@godsman00]

Oh damn that's true, do they just lose their Divine skill now lol?

[@_simplylink_]

@@godsman00 Guess we'll find out at some point lol

[@godsman00]

@@_simplylink_ indeed 🤷

[@tristanreyes8590]

I wonder what Kaizo’s wish is

[@godsman00]

Definitely gonna get brought up next fight, I'd imagine it's something about business and the world of vanguard but the actual motivations are kind of a mystery, he's a good guy so it's probably a good goal but we'll see 🤷

[@tristanreyes8590]

@@godsman00 well each fated card represents each fighters wish in a way it is bring forth something

[@lastace5422]

YES SIR TAIZO IS HIM I'M BEEN TELLING YOU SINCE DAY 1 Dude she belongs in Oshi no Ko

[@godsman00]

Dead ass using Oshi no ko sleeves for my Krysrain in untap 🤣

[@peacechan4500]

Genuinely this whole fight can and will go sideways if our girl can check a trigger on damage to save her life Welstra is a bully deck. This deck hates and can't win against a very very unfortunate damage check. Because you know someone gonna activate laser and then checking OT oof

[@godsman00]

Man it's brilliant when things go right, and heck one defensive isn't the end all be all. I mean, Mikoto did hit defensive crit but flat out stated it wouldn't help and took Maximum's damage anyway.

[@peacechan4500]

@@godsman00 the final push. That laser play. If that laser ping is a trigger. Welstra only attacks is manageable

[@godsman00]

@@peacechan4500 Sure Welstra's attack, but she lacked the shield for the rest. The linchpin is what she mentioned before taking the VG swing, which is that Maximum is going to be operated. That means -5k and a big 23k attack. If you factor everything, she had no good guard avenue, especially with Welstra's drive pressure incoming. Now having said that, if she had hit a trigger then 1tp the VG there's a chance, it depends on if he hits anything, so I'll grant you that it's *possible* but she was likely cooked regardless.

[@reversal3628]

Taizo finally did it. He won!🎉

[@godsman00]

And epically too!

[@jremydadude6238]

Not gonna judge the Fated Clashes yet, wanna see every clash first. That said this one just edges the last one SLIGHTLY imo. Better animated, more unpredictable and has a better fake out where Mikoto's theme starts playing, low key thought she's gonna win for a second lol. But still like first clash tho. REJOICE Taizo finally got the W and of course with 🔥 animations. Sadge that Mi Tan take the L instead but her wish kinda got granted in it's own way and she get to spent time with one of her fans. So that's a big W in her pocket. Reckless Wings. Legit could apply for both Akina and Taizo. Which speaking of them, seems like there's some sort of connection between the two. I've seen some people say Taizo is mutually working with the masked man cuz he's really adamant of getting rid of Akina out of the Fated Clash. Same can be said to Suo as so far only Akina and Suo got warned about death. A big theory I saw about that is Rezael and Blangdmire (Fated One of Zero) are VERY FORBIDDEN to meet hence why the masked man is on to them.

[@godsman00]

Gotta agree, this one beats out the 1st clash but it is CLOSE. That is interesting, though perhaps weight be taking that conversation snippet too far. Imo the masked man is insisting Taizo takes him out, but rather than a partnership Taizo probably just replied like that because he would have to take Akina out regardless for his own wish so it's a moot point, the motivation was already there. So glad you pointed that out, I found it REALLY WEIRD that only those two got the "you'll die" notification. Another way it could be twisted is that this is a person from the future (like future Hikari or something) and they have knowledge of how the clash between these two will lead to catastrophe. So the kitsune person spins a lie to try and dissuade them from fighting which, between Akina's determination and Suou's apathy is hardly gonna faze them lol

[@jremydadude6238]

@@godsman00 I also see that theory floating around of masked man is someone from the future wanting to stop the clash between Miracles and Zero. Bro if Akina and Suo eventually clashed it might be the most hyped fight but at the same time terrifying considering how vehemently the masked wants to stop it. Akina vs Taizo next week is the season's halfway point, meaning there's 6-7 episodes left. Which also means Akina, Masanori and Suo will take center stage. Miracles, Taboo and Zero sounds like A LOT of chaos on paper lol.

[@godsman00]

@@jremydadude6238 oh yeah baby it's the end times now 🔥 Naw but seriously I'm looking forward to these fights a lot, I'm guessing this upcoming clash will also serve as an introduction to the Set 2 stuff with Taizo and Akina using the new support. That's my guess anyway but maybe it'll be the fight after next week's that does that.

[@lukesun4975]

Taizo won just as I expected

[@godsman00]

Yessir!

[@Abdullahaceyt]

Hey new episode where is it

[@giancarlourielmarpa6037]

Since it seems like the order of characters losing is following the sequence of the characters appearing near the end of the opening, that means following the pattern the next loser is gonna be Masanori after Taizo. But the question is who's gonna beat him. And it seems like so far the masked guy is only trying to get Akina and Zero edge lord out of the clash, but why only them?

[@JohnK3066]

Since that masked guy really try to protect Akina and warned that edge dude, i think the masked guy true identity is the classmate who always talk to akina, he probably knows something about the divine fight so he tries to get his friends out of this mess

[@giancarlourielmarpa6037]

@@JohnK3066 no it's not him, we've seen both him and the masked guy in the same place at once

[@godsman00]

​@@JohnK3066imagine it's a time thing and it's someone from the future lol

[@godsman00]

Imo Masanori might get fodderized by Suou as that character's introduction.

[@giancarlourielmarpa6037]

@@godsman00 if it's actually time travel the only thing I can think of is it's the sister trying to get Akina back and the time travel is her wish cause she can't use the wish to revive him, so she time travels instead, and if so she must have a different fated one card

[@geraldushimawan8269]

Welstra tell the mermaid : "oh....thats cute, lemme get my orbital laser weapon😈" the CEO ain't holding back P.S also I hard ship akina and mikoto, that senpai relationship is cute (and to akina homie that SIMP, sorry bro your homie rizz game is on lock!😤👌)

[@godsman00]

My man! Best ship in this series, I'm so hoping but that preview shot of Nao and Akina is looking kinda sus...

[@geraldushimawan8269]

@@godsman00 hem we could that route but that more mentor to disciple

[@Shadowmoneywiza]

W for Taizo W for Taizo HURRRRAAAAAAYYYYYYY.

[@godsman00]

Hip hip hurray!

[@jovansoh]

Taizo broke his streak, while our useless fighter keeps her streak :D

[@godsman00]

Ouch

[@_simplylink_]

Difference between being a sole character for a season compared to being a side character, honestly it's already a W that she still gets games compared to every cast member that exists in the past seasons.

[@Samurrot07]

spoilers ig More than simply Taizo needing a win, I think another reason Mikoto lost is that she got what she wished for before the fight ended, so "fate" stops guiding her near the end to give Taizo the W, because his wish is still unfulfilled.

[@godsman00]

Indeed, I think the idea of making your wishes reality with your own hands is the theme here, though Akina and Suou are kinda weird here.

[@TheMaz878]

So let me get this straight. Mikoto pulled off a 5 attack persona ride turn, bounced a PG to hand, made Taizo empty his hand, and ended up losing to capitalism because of defensive powercreep. Fuck Taizo deserving the win, they did Mi-tan dirty

[@MH_Zard]

Salty much? Considering he didnt even have to trigger sack her or even top deck persona ride to win. Yeah he deserved it. He knew how to pace against her offense, and on his own turns, put plenty of pressure on her resources by doing normal welstra stuff. Mikoto lucked on a pg but was still stuffed with 5k shields and grade 3s.

[@TheMaz878]

@@MH_Zard I literally don't care about Taizo or his character and was hoping that at least 1of the 2 girls in the fated clash would survive more than 1 match. So yea, I'm a little salty.

[@Oasis-xg8sg]

I'm watching this instead of the episode in the official vanguard channel.

[@godsman00]

Damn now THAT'S what I call an honor!