Chihayafuru [ちはやふる]

[Harlequin]

Type: TV
Episodes: 25
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Oct 5, 2011 to ?
Producers: Madhouse Studios
Genres: Drama, Sports

Originally Posted by My Anime List

Chihaya is a lighthearted tomboy, who's not especially good at anything in particular. Her dream has always been for her sister (an aspiring model) to become the number one beauty of Japan, or perhaps of the world. But then one day she meets someone who tells her that a dream is something that should concern only herself - and something she has to work hard for as well.

At the same time, Chihaya discovers a passion for the old Japanese game hyakunin ishhu, also called "karuta".

I just finished watching episode one of this, and I've gotta say I'm a lot more into it than I thought I would be. Definitely a series to look out for this season.

Discuss?

[Yukipyon]

This is one of Crunchyroll's new shows this season, so I decided to give it a try and was actually quite pleased. This show seems interesting, and I'll follow it for now.

[Paul]

I downloaded it a while back without knowing what it was. I'll check it out later.

[Uncharted]

any1 watching this? i really enjoy it

[Eden]

Oh man, I can see the potential coming from Karuta, really enjoying this so far.

[Mums]

Is that marijuana?

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Mums

Is that marijuana?

Nerp, that is the Japanese Maple.

Anyway, really enjoyed episode two. Taichi is a total doucherocket, but I mean at least he lost :v

[Firzin]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Taichi is a total doucherocket

This x10. I hate that kid.

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Firzin

This x10. I hate that kid.

I support Wataru. He's got initiative, doesn't pick fights, and understands that laundry is a pain and that pants can be worn more than once.

[Harlequin]

Ep 3 is out and subbed.

IMO, definitely the most surprising anime of the season. Enjoyed this episode, I think the backstory should be over with this one. Looking forward to next week.

[Eden]

Goddamn, childhood parting is always sad ;_;

[Harlequin]

Ep 4 is out and subbed.

Welp, Chihaya super good at karuta, Taichi all impressed, Wataya ****ING JERK. The end.

[Harlequin]

Ep 7 is out and subbed.

Okay so basically, Taichi sucks at karuta but he's smarter than Chihaya, so he can beat her when the cards are flipped over. Looking forward to next week's episode.

[Almora]

Finished watching episode 7.

I don't get how desktomu resembles a jelly bean lol, maybe a piggy because of his button nose.
Anyways, good ep. and love the OP<3

[Harlequin]

Ep 8 is out and subbed, and Nikuman-kun is totally the best character. His rage satisfies my heart :v

[Almora]

Finished watching ep.8

Omg, totally forgot about Porky-kun! Now the club's complete, must wait for Arata to return, miss him a lot :<

[Almora]

Finished watching ep.9

I think the little name calling in the beginning was cute :3
I swear, I even counted; Porky ate like 5 times during the episode xD.

-fangirl moment- @The text from Arata and Taichi getting jealous. Really looking forward to the triangle development in further episodes :d.

[Harlequin]

Mon visage when Chihaya started to cry. Dem eyes, they were so cute. Definitely looking forward to next week's episode.

[Eden]

Oh, poor Taichi.

[Harlequin]

Ep 10 is out and subbed.

Okay so basically Nishida talks a massive amount of shit, and then Komano flips the **** out. The end. Looking forward to the end of the tournament next episode, though.