Chihayafuru
Total Seasons :3Total Episodes : 74
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 aga...
Episodes(25)
1. Now the Flower Blooms
Sixth 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 karuta version of Ogura's Hundred Poets. Chihaya is stunned by the intensity Arata displays when playing karuta.
Air Date : 2011-10-05
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 class. The stubborn Taichi, who's upset by how close Chihaya and Arata have gotten, steals Arata's glasses in the middle of the tournament. Arata, good as he may be, is unable to take cards without his glasses. That is when Chihaya steps in to take his place.
Air Date : 2011-10-12
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, Kinashi Hiro (Retro-kun). When Harada sees them playing against Retro-kun in a team Genpei match, he realizes Chihaya's talent and invites her to join. After Harada tells Chihaya that learning the poems is like making 100 new friends, she begins to realize her own dream.
Air Date : 2011-10-19
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 play karuta, they will be reunited. Now in high school, Chihaya has entered a tournament to qualify for Class A so Taichi will help her start a karuta club. Once Taichi sees how Chihaya is enjoying herself, he finds himself being swayed—
Air Date : 2011-10-26
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 Arata, Chihaya is thrilled and suggest that they play karuta together again, but Arata turns her down. He's no longer the same boy he used to be. So Chihaya tries to learn the truth—
Air Date : 2011-11-02
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 Kanade, a fan of classical literature whose family owns a traditional clothing store, visits the karuta club. She is shocked by the gap between the elegant karuta of the Imperial Court and competitive karuta. However, Chihaya wants Kanade to realize how fun competitive karuta can be.
Air Date : 2011-11-09
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-smartest student in their grade, Komano Tsutomu, who happens to be in her class. Chihaya calls him Desktomu-kun. However, he tells her that karuta is just a game and he would rather spend that time studying. Chihaya insists that Desktomu-kun play a game first and she drags him to the clubroom.
Air Date : 2011-11-16
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 members, but they're having trouble finding anyone who's interested in joining. But then one day, Chihaya runs into Porky, her old opponent from back when she was in grade school. Porky is on the tennis team and he refuses to join the karuta club. However, Chihaya perceives that Porky still loves karuta, so she challenges him to a match.
Air Date : 2011-11-23
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. The beginners, Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun, are worried, but Chihaya shows no mercy. Chihaya is set on making a strong karuta team and aiming for the top. And so, they decided to hold a camp.
Air Date : 2011-11-30
10. Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes
Mizusawa 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 unable to win a single match, feels that he isn't needed and says that he isn't going to play. Taichi realizes how Desk-kun feels, so he makes a decision as the club president to bring the team together.
Air Date : 2011-12-07
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 match begins, Mizusawa is unable to go on the offensive, and Chihaya is distracted when her opponent, Sudo, begins to taunt her. However, she soon learns to play as a team, that every card she takes is a point for the team...
Air Date : 2011-12-14
12. Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow
After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky, Desktomu-kun and Kana-chan practice with the Suihoku Karuta Society. Chihaya is overwhelmed by the pressure of the national tournament, but then she receives support from an unexpected source.
Air Date : 2011-12-21
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 strangely during her match. Meanwhile, Arata reflects upon his separation from karuta and his grandfather as he heads towards Omi Jingu.
Air Date : 2012-01-04
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, Wakamiya Shinobu, is in the Class A bracket, and Chihaya's second round opponent. Chihaya is overwhelmed by the Queen's ability and unable to take a single card. As she's about to give up, she remembers her first match against Arata back in grade school—
Air Date : 2012-01-11
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 understanding what true strength is. Meanwhile, Taichi has advanced to the Class B final. The Mizusawa High School karuta club members have gathered to cheer him on. Taichi has shown that he is willing to move forward, but can he achieve victory?
Air Date : 2012-01-18
16. The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
Air Date : 2012-01-25
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 Porky need to reach Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun need to start playing in tournaments. And Chihaya is practicing for the East qualifier. However, Dr. Harada suddenly tells Chihaya to stop taking cards with her speed, and she has to rethink how she plays karuta.
Air Date : 2012-02-01
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 tournament showing. Chihaya's opponent Kanai Sakura, who has 35 years of karuta experience. Chihaya is faster, but she has trouble taking cards. Her opponent constantly moves cards into positions that are difficult for her, and Chihaya soon realizes how tough Class A is. Will Chihaya be able to learn something from her match with Sakura?
Air Date : 2012-02-08
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. Both finals pit Mizusawa players against each other. Chihaya watches and learns as teammates and rivals battle it out.
Air Date : 2012-02-15
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 that she is no longer allowed to participate, leaving Taichi to attend the next tournament by himself. There, he runs into Arata, who's returned to karuta. When Taichi and Chihaya see Arata playing karuta...
Air Date : 2012-02-22
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 Ririka, said to be a child prodigy. As Chihaya watches Ririka use speed play karuta, she begins to understand what it means to play karuta without speed.
Air Date : 2012-02-29
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. While Chihaya is fired up for her match against her opponent, Yumi is clearly not as interested in the match, which only serves to enflame Chihaya.
Air Date : 2012-03-07
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, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanwhile, Arata lost in the fourth round of the West qualifier. He regrets spending time away from karuta and practices hard to make up. Both of them are learning and taking the next step forward.
Air Date : 2012-03-14
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 weight, which makes it difficult for her to move as Yumi successfully takes cards away from her. Will the Queen be dethroned?
Air Date : 2012-03-21
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 karuta club members do some soul searching as they attempt to move forward.
Air Date : 2012-03-28
Cast
瀬戸麻沙美
(Chihaya Ayase (voice))
宮野真守
(Taichi Mashima (voice))
茅野愛衣
(Kanade Oe (voice))
安済知佳
(Female Student (voice))
代永翼
(Tsutomu 'Desktomu' Komano (voice))
奈良徹
(Yusei 'Porky' Nishida (voice))
佐藤健輔
(Newspaper Distribution Manager (voice))
村上裕哉
(Spectator (voice))
藤田淑子
(Taeko Miyauchi (voice))
石塚運昇
(Hideo Harada (voice))
細谷佳正
(Arata Wataya (voice))
大原崇
(Akihito Sudo (voice))
稲葉修至
(CD Reader (voice))
西野陽子
(Tsubaki Kanai (voice))
寺崎裕香
(Arata Wataya as an Elementary School Boy (voice))
安野希世乃
(Elementary School Girl (voice))
高橋研二
(Tournament Staff (voice))
中井和哉
(Hiro Kinashi (voice))
日野未歩
(Michiru Horikawa (voice))
佐藤拓也
(Male Student (voice))
中道美穂子
(Shinobu Wakamiya (voice))
桑島法子
(Elementary School Boy (voice))
高垣彩陽
(Taichi Mashima as an Elementary School Boy (voice))
遠藤綾
(Chitose Ayase (voice))
ゆきのさつき
(Chieko Ayase (voice))
久川綾
(Rieko Oe (voice))
阪口大助
(Futoshi Mochida (voice))
芹野恵子
(Reader for Kyoko Yamashiro (voice))
嶋村侑
(Reiko Mashima (voice))
本田貴子
(Nayuta Amakasu (voice))
五味朋子
(Reader (voice))
広瀬有香
(Kyudo Club President (voice))
村上京
(Male Shiranami Karuta Society Member (voice))
上田のりこ
(Female Student (voice))
有本欽隆
(Hajime Wataya (voice))
渡辺真緒
(Reader (voice))
村田太志
(Student (voice))
うえだゆうじ
(Shinichi Murao (voice))
甲斐田裕子
(Yumi Yamamoto (voice))
柴山平和
(Reader (voice))
潘めぐみ
(Elementary School Girl (voice))
棟方真梨子
(Homeroom Teacher (voice))
西墻由香
(Elementary School Boy (voice))
紅波柚香
(Elementary School Girl (voice))
桜井翼
(Male Student (voice))
河田吉正
(Male Student (voice))
庄司将之
(Male Student (voice))
杉浦奈保子
(Female Competitor (voice))
三宅貴大
(Male Competitor (voice))
浅利遼太
(Male Competitor (voice))
かないみか
(Sakura Kanai (voice))
坂口哲夫
(Reader (voice))
遠藤大智
(Daijiro Ise (voice))
東地宏樹
(Hisashi Suo (voice))
さとうあい
(Reader (voice))
川瀬晶子
(Mother (voice))
鳳芳野
(Elementary School Reader (voice))
川島得愛
(Yasuda (voice))
堀川仁
(Akira Wataya (voice))
掛川裕彦
(Reader (voice))
下屋則子
(In Train Salesperson (voice))
高口公介
(Tournament Staff (voice))
久保田茜
(Female Student (voice))
堀井千砂
(Female Student (voice))
佐藤恵
(Female Student (voice))
角研一郎
(Male Student (voice))
五十嵐浩子
(Tomihara West High Karuta Club Member (voice))
樋口智透
(Ryugasaki (voice))
浜田賢二
(Kenji Ayase (voice))
小形満
(Hirokazu Yoshioka (voice))
小幡記子
(Ruri Hanamoto (voice))
水島裕
(Relay Commentator (voice))
下田岺易
(Tournament Staff (voice))
尾崎麗奈
(Librarian (voice))
山崎バニラ
(Reader (voice))
大谷育江
(Ririka Tachikawa (voice))
吉開清人
(Competitor (voice))
中嶋あき
(Competitor (voice))
進藤尚美
(Shiho Wakamiya (voice))
早水リサ
(Shinobu's Grandmother (voice))
陰山真寿美
(Shiho Wakamiya's Friend (voice))
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