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Chihayafuru

Synopsis: As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: seeing her older sister Chitose becoming the most successful model in Japan. However, by defending his oyster classmate Arata Wataya from his bully - Chihaya's childhood friend Taichi Mashima, she discovers the world of competitive karuta and soon fell in love with the sport.

Based on the anthology of Ogura Cem Poets, this card game, where poems are studied, requires excellent memory, agility and tremendous resistance from players. Full of hope, Chihaya joins the Shiranami society along with the newly coinciliated Arata and Taichi, embarking on an exciting journey to the title granted to the best-classified player-karuta question.

Since high school, Chihaya has been distant from a disappeared Taichi and separated from Arata. However, to improve his skills, Chihaya decides to create a karuta club at his school. With the help of Taichi, another veteran player and some spirits, the newly founder of Chihaya, Mizusawa Karuta Club, aims at victory in the National Sanctuary Championship omi.


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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Chihayafuru

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Chihayafuru
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ちはやふる
  • Anime Name in English: Chihayafuru
  • Other names: Chihayafull

Production information

  • Producers: VAP, Nippon Television Network
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Madhouse

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 25
  • Date: October 5, 2011 - March. 28, 2012 - Wednesdays
  • Genres: Drama, slice of life, sports
  • Subjects: Love Polygon, School, Strategy Game
  • Target: Josei

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.191
  • Popularity: 170621

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Chihayafuru Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/35749.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:18:06-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Chihayafuru": 

    • Chihayafuru is based on a traditional Japanese card game called Karuta, which is played with paper cards and requires speed and ability to identify and take the correct cards.
    • Manga author Yuki Suatsugu is a Karuta player and was inspired to create the story after watching a Karuta tournament.
    • The anime was produced by Madhouse studio, which is also responsible for other popular anime such as Death Note, One Punch Man and Hunter x Hunter.
    • The name "Chihayafuru" comes from the name of an ancient Japanese poem called "Chihayaburu", which is often used as a hymn for the karuta.
    • The anime's opening theme, "Youthful" 99radioservice, was so popular that the band was invited to perform on the Japanese TV show "Music Station".
    • The anime was nominated for the best animated series award at the 35th Japan Academy Prize, one of Japan's most prestigious awards for movies and animations.
    • Chihayafuru also inspired a live-action movie in 2016, starring Suzu Hirose as Chihaya Ayase and Shuhei Nomura as Taichi Mashima.
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    Manga and Products from Chihayafuru

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Chihayafuru"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Chihaya Ayase (Asami Seto) - A girl in love with the traditional Japanese card game, Karuta, and determined to become the best player in Japan.
    • Taichi Mashima (Mamoru Miyano) - Childhood friend of Chihaya and also a talented Karuta player who struggles to overcome his family's pressure and become a professional player.
    • Arata Wataya (Yoshimasa Hosoya) - A prodigy karuta player who grew up in a family of elite players, but moved away from the game after a personal tragedy.
    • Yusei Nishida (Tsubasa Yonaga) - A member of the Karuta Club of the Chihaya and Taichi School, who is known for her outgoing personality and her love for the game.
    • Tsutomu Komano (Tooru Nara) - Another member of the Karuta Club, who is a tactical and intelligent player, but struggles to overcome his lack of confidence in himself.
    • SHINOBU WAKAMIYA (Ai Kayano) - The current Karuta Queen, who is known for her exceptional ability and her cold and distant personality.

    Summary and events

    1. Chihaya Ayase is an elementary school student who discovers her passion for traditional Japanese letters, Karuta, after meeting a classmate named Arata Wataya.
    2. Chihaya forms a karuta club with her childhood friends, Taichi Mashima and Kanade OE, with the goal of becoming the best player in Japan and finding Arata again.
    3. The Chihaya Karuta Club begins to participate in local and regional competitions, facing rival teams and talented players.
    4. Chihaya, Taichi and Kanade join the Karuta team of Mizusawa Secondary School, led by coach and former Karuta player Harada-Sensei.
    5. Mizusawa's team competes in the National Karuta Tournament, facing teams from all over Japan and struggling to reach the final.
    6. During the tournament, Chihaya faces skilled players, including the current Karuta Queen, Shinobu Wakamiya, and her rival, Yumi Yamamoto.
    7. Chihaya and his teammates face personal and emotional challenges, including competition pressure, family and romantic problems and physical injuries.
    8. In the end, Mizusawa's team arrives at the National Tournament end, facing the Fujisaki Secondary School Karuta team. Chihaya faces Fujisaki's strongest player, Megumu Osaka, in an exciting match.
    9. Mizusawa's team wins Karuta's National Tournament, holding Chihaya's dream of becoming Japan's best player and bringing joy and pride to her school and community.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime ChihayafuruWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Unfortunately, the Chihayafuru manga is still underway and there is no definitive ending for history. The anime did not have a complete ending, leaving many questions unanswered and making fans anxious for more. Currently, there is no forecast for the end of the work.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Chihayafuru

    • Chihayafuru (PlayStation Portable)
    • Chihayafuru: Chirunonno (PlayStation Vita)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Chihayafuru

    • Chihayafuru: Chūgakusei-hen
    • Chihayafuru: High School Arc Prologue - Watashi no Kokoro wa Nabe Moyō

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Chihayafuru

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ちはやふる
    • ちはや - Chihaya (first name)
    • ふる - Fall (verb that means "to fall" or "to descend")
    The anime "ちはやふる" is called because it is the name of the main character, Chihaya, and the word "ふる" can be interpreted as a reference to the traditional Japanese card game, Karuta, which is the central theme of history. In the game, cards are arranged on a table and players need to "fall" quickly on the right card when it is read aloud. The anime's name, therefore, can be interpreted as a reference to Chihaya's passion by Karuta and his determination to become the best possible player.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Chihayafuru has a total of 25 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Chihayafuru on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Chihayafuru usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 170621