Chihayafuru

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2011

7.6 / 10

Episodes

EP 2: The Red That Is

Chihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transfer student Arata, who is being shunned by their cl...

EP 3: From the Crystal White Snow

Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the chairman, Harada, and a member who's their age, K...

EP 4: A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends

Arata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe that as long as they continue to...

EP 5: The Sight of a Midnight Moon

After Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a trip to Arata's home in Fukui. Once they find Ar...

EP 6: Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace

After Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an official club, Chihaya starts recruiting. One day, Oe Ka...

EP 7: But for Autumn's Coming

Kanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues to recruit members. First, she scouts the second-s...

EP 8: The Sounds of the Waterfall

The karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya and the other members continue working to recruit m...

EP 9: But I Cannot Hide

The karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of them will make it to the national tournament. Th...

EP 10: Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes

Mizusawa High School karuta club makes its debut at the Tokyo regionals for the national championship. Mizusawa successfully make...

EP 11: The Sky is the Road Home

The Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at the national tournament, Hokuo Academy. As the m...

EP 12: Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow

After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi ...

EP 13: For You, I Head Out

The Mizusawa High School Karuta Club members visit the Omi Jingu shrine to pray for their victory. However, Chihaya is acting str...

EP 14: For There Is No One Else Out Here

Chihaya has recovered in time for the individual tournament. Players are grouped by their rank, and the youngest Queen in history...

EP 15: As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain

Chihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards. But this match has taken her one step closer to...

EP 16: The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura

A recap and some animated four-panel comics....

EP 17: World Offers No Escape

The national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club have established some individual goals. Taichi and Po...

EP 18: The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

Chihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members are looking to advance their rank through a strong t...

EP 19: As the Years Pass

The finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun. The Class B final is between Taichi and Porky. ...

EP 20: The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies

The Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in tournaments. However, Chihaya's grades are so bad ...

EP 21: As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew

Chihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen again. Her first opponent is the grade schooler Rir...

EP 22: Just as My Beauty Has Faded

Chihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls the previous Queen being a very tenacious player. ...

EP 23: The Night is Nearly Past

Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out...

EP 24: Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

The Mizusawa karuta club is watching the Queen match and Master match at Taichi's home. The Queen has put on a great deal of weig...

EP 25: Moonlight, Clear and Bright

Everybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards. Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other...

Overview

Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again.

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Episodes >>

Now the Flower Blooms

Episode 1

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The Red That Is

Episode 2

Chihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transf...

From the Crystal White Snow

Episode 3

Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the...

A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends

Episode 4

Arata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The thre...

The Sight of a Midnight Moon

Episode 5

After Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a...

Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace

Episode 6

After Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an officia...

But for Autumn's Coming

Episode 7

Kanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues t...

The Sounds of the Waterfall

Episode 8

The karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya a...

But I Cannot Hide

Episode 9

The karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of...

Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes

Episode 10

Mizusawa High School karuta club makes its debut at the Tokyo regionals for the ...

The Sky is the Road Home

Episode 11

The Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at...

Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow

Episode 12

After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attemp...

For You, I Head Out

Episode 13

The Mizusawa High School Karuta Club members visit the Omi Jingu shrine to pray ...

For There Is No One Else Out Here

Episode 14

Chihaya has recovered in time for the individual tournament. Players are groupe...

As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain

Episode 15

Chihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards...

The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura

Episode 16

A recap and some animated four-panel comics....

World Offers No Escape

Episode 17

The national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club hav...

The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

Episode 18

Chihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members ar...

As the Years Pass

Episode 19

The finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun....

The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies

Episode 20

The Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in t...

As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew

Episode 21

Chihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen ag...

Just as My Beauty Has Faded

Episode 22

Chihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls t...

The Night is Nearly Past

Episode 23

Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watchi...

Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

Episode 24

The Mizusawa karuta club is watching the Queen match and Master match at Taichi'...

Moonlight, Clear and Bright

Episode 25

Everybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syll...