Episode guide
Chihayafuru: Chihayafuru
25 episodes · premiered Oct 5, 2011
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- Episode 1: Now the Flower Blooms Oct 5, 2011 · 23m Sixth grade was when Ayase Chihaya met Wataya Arata, the transfer student from Fukui. The shy and quiet Arata was hiding a surprising talent. He knew how to play the competitive karuta…
- Episode 2: The Red That Is Oct 12, 2011 · 23m Chihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transfer student Arata, who is being shunned by their class. The stubborn Taichi, who's upset by how close Chihaya…
- Episode 3: From the Crystal White Snow Oct 19, 2011 · 23m Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the chairman, Harada, and a member who's their age, Kinashi Hiro (Retro-kun). When Harada sees them playing…
- Episode 4: A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends Oct 26, 2011 · 23m Arata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe that as long as they continue to play karuta, they will be reunited. Now in high school…
- Episode 5: The Sight of a Midnight Moon Nov 2, 2011 · 23m After Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a trip to Arata's home in Fukui. Once they find Arata, Chihaya is thrilled and suggest that they play karuta…
- Episode 6: Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace Nov 9, 2011 · 23m After Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an official club, Chihaya starts recruiting. One day, Oe Kanade, a fan of classical literature whose family owns a…
- Episode 7: But for Autumn's Coming Nov 16, 2011 · 23m Kanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues to recruit members. First, she scouts the second-smartest student in their grade, Komano Tsutomu, who happens…
- Episode 8: The Sounds of the Waterfall Nov 23, 2011 · 23m The karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya and the other members continue working to recruit members, but they're having trouble finding anyone who's…
- Episode 9: But I Cannot Hide Nov 30, 2011 · 23m The karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of them will make it to the national tournament. The beginners, Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun, are worried, but…
- Episode 10: Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes Dec 7, 2011 · 23m Mizusawa High School karuta club makes its debut at the Tokyo regionals for the national championship. Mizusawa successfully makes it past the group stage. Desk-kun, who was unable to win…
- Episode 11: The Sky is the Road Home Dec 14, 2011 · 23m The Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at the national tournament, Hokuo Academy. As the match begins, Mizusawa is unable to go on the offensive, and…
- Episode 12: Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow Dec 21, 2011 · 23m After qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky…
- Episode 13: For You, I Head Out Jan 4, 2012 · 23m The Mizusawa High School Karuta Club members visit the Omi Jingu shrine to pray for their victory. However, Chihaya is acting strangely during her match. Meanwhile, Arata reflects upon his…
- Episode 14: For There Is No One Else Out Here Jan 11, 2012 · 23m Chihaya has recovered in time for the individual tournament. Players are grouped by their rank, and the youngest Queen in history, Wakamiya Shinobu, is in the Class A bracket, and…
- Episode 15: As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain Jan 18, 2012 · 23m Chihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards. But this match has taken her one step closer to understanding what true strength is. Meanwhile, Taichi has…
- Episode 16: The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura Jan 25, 2012 · 23m A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
- Episode 17: World Offers No Escape Feb 1, 2012 · 23m The national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club have established some individual goals. Taichi and Porky need to reach Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun need…
- Episode 18: The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same Feb 8, 2012 · 23m Chihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members are looking to advance their rank through a strong tournament showing. Chihaya's opponent Kanai Sakura, who…
- Episode 19: As the Years Pass Feb 15, 2012 · 23m The finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun. The Class B final is between Taichi and Porky. Both finals pit Mizusawa players against each other. Chihaya…
- Episode 20: The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies Feb 22, 2012 · 23m The Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in tournaments. However, Chihaya's grades are so bad that she is no longer allowed to participate, leaving…
- Episode 21: As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew Feb 29, 2012 · 23m Chihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen again. Her first opponent is the grade schooler Ririka, said to be a child prodigy. As Chihaya watches Ririka…
- Episode 22: Just as My Beauty Has Faded Mar 7, 2012 · 23m Chihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls the previous Queen being a very tenacious player. While Chihaya is fired up for her match against her…
- Episode 23: The Night is Nearly Past Mar 14, 2012 · 23m Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanwhile…
- Episode 24: Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms Mar 21, 2012 · 23m The Mizusawa karuta club is watching the Queen match and Master match at Taichi's home. The Queen has put on a great deal of weight, which makes it difficult for her to move as Yumi…
- Episode 25: Moonlight, Clear and Bright Mar 28, 2012 · 23m Everybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards. Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other karuta club members do some soul searching as they attempt…