Chihayafuru: Chihayafuru
Episodes
Now the Flower Blooms
Oct 5, 2011 · 23 min
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
The Red That Is
Oct 12, 2011 · 23 min
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 clos
From the Crystal White Snow
Oct 19, 2011 · 23 min
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 pla
A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends
Oct 26, 2011 · 23 min
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
The Sight of a Midnight Moon
Nov 2, 2011 · 23 min
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 pla
Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace
Nov 9, 2011 · 23 min
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 o
But for Autumn's Coming
Nov 16, 2011 · 23 min
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, wh
The Sounds of the Waterfall
Nov 23, 2011 · 23 min
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
But I Cannot Hide
Nov 30, 2011 · 23 min
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 worri
Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes
Dec 7, 2011 · 23 min
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 unab
The Sky is the Road Home
Dec 14, 2011 · 23 min
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 offen
Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow
Dec 21, 2011 · 23 min
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, D
For You, I Head Out
Jan 4, 2012 · 23 min
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 reflect
For There Is No One Else Out Here
Jan 11, 2012 · 23 min
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
As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain
Jan 18, 2012 · 23 min
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,
The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
Jan 25, 2012 · 23 min
A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
World Offers No Escape
Feb 1, 2012 · 23 min
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
The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same
Feb 8, 2012 · 23 min
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 Sakur
As the Years Pass
Feb 15, 2012 · 23 min
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 othe
The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies
Feb 22, 2012 · 23 min
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, leav
As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew
Feb 29, 2012 · 23 min
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 watch
Just as My Beauty Has Faded
Mar 7, 2012 · 23 min
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 he
The Night is Nearly Past
Mar 14, 2012 · 23 min
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. Meanw
Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms
Mar 21, 2012 · 23 min
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 Yu
Moonlight, Clear and Bright
Mar 28, 2012 · 23 min
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 the