Chihayafuru
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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1.Now the Flower Blooms
05-10-201123mSixth grade was when Ayase Chihaya met Wataya Arata, the transfer student from Fukui. The shy and quiet Arata was hiding a surprising talent. He knew how to play the competitive...
2.The Red That Is
12-10-201123mChihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transfer student Arata, who is being shunned by their class. The stubborn Taichi, who's upset by how clos...
3.From the Crystal White Snow
19-10-201123mChihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the chairman, Harada, and a member who's their age, Kinashi Hiro (Retro-kun). When Harada sees them pla...
4.A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends
26-10-201123mArata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe that as long as they continue to play karuta, they will be reunited. Now in high...
5.The Sight of a Midnight Moon
1.002-11-201123mAfter Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a trip to Arata's home in Fukui. Once they find Arata, Chihaya is thrilled and suggest that they pla...
6.Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace
09-11-201123mAfter Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an official club, Chihaya starts recruiting. One day, Oe Kanade, a fan of classical literature whose family o...
7.But for Autumn's Coming
16-11-201123mKanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues to recruit members. First, she scouts the second-smartest student in their grade, Komano Tsutomu, wh...
8.The Sounds of the Waterfall
23-11-201123mThe karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya and the other members continue working to recruit members, but they're having trouble finding anyone...
9.But I Cannot Hide
30-11-201123mThe karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of them will make it to the national tournament. The beginners, Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun, are worri...
10.Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes
07-12-201123mMizusawa High School karuta club makes its debut at the Tokyo regionals for the national championship. Mizusawa successfully makes it past the group stage. Desk-kun, who was unab...
11.The Sky is the Road Home
14-12-201123mThe Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at the national tournament, Hokuo Academy. As the match begins, Mizusawa is unable to go on the offen...
12.Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow
21-12-201123mAfter qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky, D...
13.For You, I Head Out
04-01-201223mThe Mizusawa High School Karuta Club members visit the Omi Jingu shrine to pray for their victory. However, Chihaya is acting strangely during her match. Meanwhile, Arata reflect...
14.For There Is No One Else Out Here
11-01-201223mChihaya has recovered in time for the individual tournament. Players are grouped by their rank, and the youngest Queen in history, Wakamiya Shinobu, is in the Class A bracket, and...
15.As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain
18-01-201223mChihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards. But this match has taken her one step closer to understanding what true strength is. Meanwhile,...
16.The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
25-01-201223mA recap and some animated four-panel comics.
17.World Offers No Escape
01-02-201223mThe national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club have established some individual goals. Taichi and Porky need to reach Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu...
18.The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same
08-02-201223mChihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members are looking to advance their rank through a strong tournament showing. Chihaya's opponent Kanai Sakur...
19.As the Years Pass
15-02-201223mThe finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun. The Class B final is between Taichi and Porky. Both finals pit Mizusawa players against each othe...
20.The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies
22-02-201223mThe Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in tournaments. However, Chihaya's grades are so bad that she is no longer allowed to participate, leav...
21.As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew
29-02-201223mChihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen again. Her first opponent is the grade schooler Ririka, said to be a child prodigy. As Chihaya watch...
22.Just as My Beauty Has Faded
07-03-201223mChihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls the previous Queen being a very tenacious player. While Chihaya is fired up for her match against he...
23.The Night is Nearly Past
14-03-201223mChihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanw...
24.Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms
21-03-201223mThe Mizusawa karuta club is watching the Queen match and Master match at Taichi's home. The Queen has put on a great deal of weight, which makes it difficult for her to move as Yu...
25.Moonlight, Clear and Bright
28-03-201223mEverybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards. Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other karuta club members do some soul searching as the...
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