Chihayafuru
Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game.
Chihaya is struck by his obsession with the game, along with his ability to pick out the right card and swipe it away before any of his opponents. However, Arata is transfixed by her as well, all because of her unbelievable natural talent for the game. Don't miss this story of adolescent lives and emotions playing out in the most dramatic of ways!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Notes:
- It won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.
- It was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016.
Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game.
Chihaya is struck by his obsession with the game, along with his ability to pick out the right card and swipe it away before any of his opponents. However, Arata is transfixed by her as well, all because of her unbelievable natural talent for the game. Don't miss this story of adolescent lives and emotions playing out in the most dramatic of ways!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Notes:
- It won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.
- It was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016.
Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game.
Chihaya is struck by his obsession with the game, along with his ability to pick out the right card and swipe it away before any of his opponents. However, Arata is transfixed by her as well, all because of her unbelievable natural talent for the game. Don't miss this story of adolescent lives and emotions playing out in the most dramatic of ways!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Notes:
- It won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.
- It was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016.
Format
Manga
Chapters
248
Volumes
50
Characters
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Staff
Reviews
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- 90
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- 90
An unforgettable coming-of-age journey that stays with you long after you finish it.
Status Distribution
Current
18%·4,006
Planning
56%·12,438
Paused
6%·1,294
Dropped
2%·406
Completed
18%·4,107
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Tags
Karuta99%Female Protagonist87%Josei87%Coming of Age84%School Club81%Unrequited Love79%Card Battle74%Love Triangle73%POV66%Educational65%Primarily Teen Cast65%Ensemble Cast60%Tomboy56%School56%Heterosexual48%Bullying40%Slapstick10%
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru has 248 chapters across 50 volumes.
Is Chihayafuru completed?
As of now, Chihayafuru has finished.
When was Chihayafuru published?
Chihayafuru was published from December 28, 2007 to August 1, 2022.
What kind of manga is Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru is a manga, originally from Japan.