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Chihayafuru

Chihayafuru

2011 TV-14 ★ 7.6 3 Seasons Animation Drama

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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.

Episodes

Seasons 1

Seasons 1

Seasons 2

Seasons 3

Now the Flower Blooms

S01E01 2011-10-05

Now the Flower Blooms

Sixth grade was when Ayase Chihaya met Wataya Arata, the transfer student from Fukui. The shy and q...

The Red That Is

S01E02 2011-10-12

The Red That Is

Chihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transfer student Arata, w...

From the Crystal White Snow

S01E03 2011-10-19

From the Crystal White Snow

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

A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends

S01E04 2011-10-26

A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends

Arata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe t...

The Sight of a Midnight Moon

S01E05 2011-11-02

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 ho...

Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace

S01E06 2011-11-09

Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace

After Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an official club, Chihaya sta...

But for Autumn's Coming

S01E07 2011-11-16

But for Autumn's Coming

Kanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues to recruit members....

The Sounds of the Waterfall

S01E08 2011-11-23

The Sounds of the Waterfall

The karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya and the other member...

But I Cannot Hide

S01E09 2011-11-30

But I Cannot Hide

The karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of them will make it t...

Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes

S01E10 2011-12-07

Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes

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

The Sky is the Road Home

S01E11 2011-12-14

The Sky is the Road Home

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

Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow

S01E12 2011-12-21

Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow

After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their...

For You, I Head Out

S01E13 2012-01-04

For You, I Head Out

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

For There Is No One Else Out Here

S01E14 2012-01-11

For There Is No One Else Out Here

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

As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain

S01E15 2012-01-18

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 ha...

The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura

S01E16 2012-01-25

The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura

A recap and some animated four-panel comics.

World Offers No Escape

S01E17 2012-02-01

World Offers No Escape

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

The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

S01E18 2012-02-08

The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same

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

As the Years Pass

S01E19 2012-02-15

As the Years Pass

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

The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies

S01E20 2012-02-22

The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies

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

As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew

S01E21 2012-02-29

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 oppo...

Just as My Beauty Has Faded

S01E22 2012-03-07

Just as My Beauty Has Faded

Chihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls the previous Queen be...

The Night is Nearly Past

S01E23 2012-03-14

The Night is Nearly Past

Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Ts...

Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

S01E24 2012-03-21

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 h...

Moonlight, Clear and Bright

S01E25 2012-03-28

Moonlight, Clear and Bright

Everybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards. Chihaya...

Cast

Asami Seto

Chihaya Ayase (voice)

Mamoru Miyano

Mamoru Miyano

Taichi Mashima (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Arata Wataya (voice)

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