Chihayafuru
#278 Most Rated#476 Most Popular#4 Most Rated · Fall 2011
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.
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Format
TV
Episodes
25
Episode Duration
22 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesWhy you should watch Chihayafuru: the sports anime for sports anime fans and non-fans alike
Unwelcome95In essence an anime that astonish your heart for its characters, atmosphere and message.
- 95
Becoming best at ANYTHING doesn't come without strong desires colliding with each other.
An outstanding combination of the sports and shojo genres that is slightly hamstrung by its narrative's manga origin
Status Distribution
Current
5%·5,612
Planning
46%·54,168
Paused
4%·5,303
Dropped
3%·3,720
Completed
42%·49,169
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Tags
Karuta98%Female Protagonist86%School Club80%Josei76%Coming of Age75%Love Triangle72%School68%Heterosexual62%Ensemble Cast60%Primarily Teen Cast60%Unrequited Love60%Athletics53%Slapstick40%CGI40%Bullying40%Tomboy40%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru has 25 episodes.
Is Chihayafuru finished?
As of now, Chihayafuru has finished.
When did Chihayafuru air?
Chihayafuru aired from October 5, 2011 to March 28, 2012.
What kind of show is Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru is a TV series with episodes around 22 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Chihayafuru premiere?
Chihayafuru premiered in Fall 2011.