Chihayafuru
Chihayafull
ちはやふる
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- Sports
Tags
all 16- Card & Board GameKaruta98
- Main CastFemale Protagonist86
- SceneSchool Club80
- DemographicJosei76
- DramaComing of Age75
- RomanceLove Triangle71
- SceneSchool68
- RomanceHeterosexual62
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast60
- Main CastEnsemble Cast60
- RomanceUnrequited Love60
- SportAthletics53
- DramaBullying40
- ComedySlapstick40
- TechnicalCGI40
- TraitsTomboy40
Genres: Drama, Romance, Sports. Tags: Karuta, Female Protagonist, School Club, Josei, Coming of Age, Love Triangle, School, Heterosexual, Primarily Teen Cast, Ensemble Cast, Unrequited Love, Athletics.
#464
Ranked
#517
Popularity
8.4K
Favorites
116.2K
Members
#4
This Season
Rated TV
#6
This Season
Popular TV
#271
All Time
Rated TV
#470
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete25 / 25 episodes aired
All 25 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE
- Premiered
- Fall 2011
- Aired
- Oct 5, 2011 – Mar 28, 2012
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 00:59:00
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 10m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
jaちはやふる
enChihayafull
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]
Synopsis
Animax Asia released the anime with English subtitles in 2013.
Where to Watch
Trailer
Franchise Timeline
Chihayafuru is entry 1 of 3 in the Chihayafuru watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Chihayafuru
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- ChihayafuruSeason 12011
- Chihayafuru 2Season 22013
- Chihayafuru 3Season 32019
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Chihayafuru2011
- Chihayafuru 22013
- Chihayafuru 2 OVAOptional OVA2013
- Chihayafuru 32019
- Chihayafuru 3: Ima Hitotabi noOptional TV2020
Platform Scores
MAL
8.18
AniList
80 / 100
Kitsu
81 / 100
AniList Trend
135
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 25 / 25
Main Story
25 / 25
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 25
Remaining
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Aired so far
Theme Songs
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Status Breakdown
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Recommendations
10 recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Chihayafuru are there?
Chihayafuru consists of 25 episodes in total, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 22 minutes. It originally aired during the fall 2011 season.
Is Chihayafuru finished or is there more to come?
Chihayafuru is a finished series. It serves as the first entry in a three-part franchise, followed by its sequel, Chihayafuru 2.
Where can I watch Chihayafuru online?
You can stream Chihayafuru on Crunchyroll and HIDIVE.
What is the premise of Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru is a sports drama that follows Chihaya Ayase as she discovers the intense world of competitive karuta, a card game based on the Ogura Hundred Poets anthology. Alongside her childhood friends Taichi Mashima and Arata Wataya, she develops her skills in this game of memory and agility.
Which studio produced Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru was animated by the studio Madhouse. The series was directed by Asaka, Morio.
What should I watch if I enjoyed Chihayafuru?
If you enjoyed the themes in Chihayafuru, you might want to watch March Comes In Like a Lion, Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life, Fruits Basket 1st Season, Haikyu!!, or Those Snow White Notes.
Is Chihayafuru suitable for younger viewers?
Yes, Chihayafuru carries a PG - Children rating. It focuses on the sports and drama genres, making it appropriate for a general audience.
Is Chihayafuru based on a manga?
While Chihayafuru is a television anime, its production involved notable staff like Suetsugu, Yuki. The story centers on the competitive karuta card game as the primary source of conflict and development for the main characters Ayase, Chihaya, Mashima, Taichi, and Wataya, Arata.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Fall 2011
- Aired
- Oct 5, 2011 – Mar 28, 2012
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 00:59:00
- Episodes
- 25 / 25
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 10m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
jaちはやふる
enChihayafull
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