Morio Asaka
Director
Chihayafuru (2011)
Specials
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.
Released Oct. 5, 2011
Episode 23 min
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Josei, Anime: School, Anime: Sports, Comedy, Drama
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, HiDive, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, VAP
Network: Nippon TV
S0E1 - During My Forlorn Years in This World
The Mizusawa Karuta Club is preparing for the cultural festival. Due to previous circumstances, Team Captain Chihaya Ayase is temporarily absent during the team planning. First year student Sumire Hanano is intent on taking advantage of this occasion to fulfill her dream and finally make her teammate, Taichi Mashima, fall in love with her. A play based on Genji Monogatari might be just the thing she needs to enact her plan.
Sept. 13, 2013, midnight
S0E2 - So I wish for a memory
A recap of this season's events so far. Experience the most exciting moments from the Yoshino Tournament and all the other competitions leading up to the Master and Queen challenger finals! Of course, it will also include some bonus clips and appearances by characters who haven't had much on-screen time!
Jan. 28, 2020, midnight
S0E3 - Episode 3
Feb. 1, 2020, midnight
Network: Nippon TV
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 1703 min.
Released: Oct. 5, 2011
Last Air Date: March 24, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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