Ep 9. The Stolen Dragon Deck!

In Future Card Buddyfight season 1 episode 9, titled "The Stolen Dragon Deck!," we follow our protagonist Gao Mikado, an enthusiastic sixth-grader who dreams of becoming the world's best Buddyfighter.

The story begins with Gao and his friends Baku and Kuguru visiting a local card shop. They are surprised to see their friend, Ken, acting strange and talking to himself. Upon inquiring, they find out that Ken's dragon deck has been stolen, and he is desperate to find it.

Gao, being the good friend that he is, immediately pledges to help Ken retrieve his stolen deck. The three friends decide to take matters into their hands and go off on a mission to retrieve the deck. Upon investigating, they figure out that the suspect behind the theft is not someone from Ken's school, but someone from the rival school, Yorozuya Junior High.

With this discovery, Gao, Baku, and Kuguru head to the Yorozuya Junior High school to track down the thief and retrieve Ken's deck. What they stumble upon is not what they had expected. The students of Yorozuya Junior High are using Ken's deck against each other in an illegal underground tournament. The prize- a rare dragon card that they all want.

It's now up to Gao and his friends to retrieve Ken's deck and stop the illegal tournament. As they attempt to rescue Ken's stolen cards, they get caught up in the tournament themselves. They are forced to fight against skilled opponents in an attempt to win the rare dragon card, which is the only way to win Ken's deck back.

Gao, Baku, and Kuguru utilize their unique Buddy cards to battle against their opponents, each of whom has their own quirky card decks. Gao's fighting spirit, along with his dragon card deck, helps him to gain the upper hand against the opponents. However, his opponents don't make it easy and give him a hard time. Fortunately, with Baku and Kuguru's help, Gao is able to outsmart his competitors and win the coveted rare dragon card.

With the rare dragon card now in their possession, Gao and his friends finally retrieve Ken's stolen deck and return it to him. Ken, who is eternally grateful for their help, thanks Gao and his friends. The episode ends with a happy note of turning a negative situation into a positive one, all while promoting teamwork and the importance of friendship.

Overall, Future Card Buddyfight season 1 episode 9 is a thrilling episode that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. It showcases the power of friendship, teamwork, and determination, all while promoting the game of Buddyfight. The anime does an excellent job of keeping the storyline grounded and relatable, making it an enjoyable watch for both children and adults alike.