Chihayafuru
ちはやふる
Chihayafuru is a tv anime with 25 listed episodes from Madhouse. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: to see her elder sister Chitose become Japan's most successful model. However, upon defending her ostracised classmate Arata Wataya from his bully—Chihaya's childhood friend Taichi Mashima—she discovers the world of competitive karuta and soon becomes enamoured with the sport. Based on the Ogura Hundred Poets anthology, this card game where poems are studied requires excellent memory, agility, and a tremendous endurance from the players. Full of hope, Chihaya joins the Shiranami Society together with the newly reconciled Arata and Taichi, embarking on an exciting journey for the title awarded to the top-ranked female player—Queen of Karuta. Since middle school, Chihaya grew distant from a dispassionate Taichi and separated from Arata. However, in order to improve her skills, Chihaya decides to create a karuta club in her high school. With the help of Taichi, another veteran player, and a few spirited newcomers, Chihaya's new-founded Mizusawa Karuta Club aims for victory in the Omi Shrine's national championship. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
At a Glance
Type and status
TV · Completed
Season
Fall 2011
Primary studio
Madhouse
Episodes
25
Background
Animax Asia released the anime with English subtitles in 2013.
Related Anime
Sequel
Adaptation
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What is Chihayafuru about?
As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: to see her elder sister Chitose become Japan's most successful model. However, upon defending her ostracised classmate Arata Wataya from his bully—Chihaya's childhood friend Taichi Mashima—she discovers the world of competitive karuta
How many episodes does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru currently lists 25 episodes.
Who worked on Chihayafuru and when did it air?
Chihayafuru is associated with Madhouse and aired Oct 5, 2011 to Mar 28, 2012.