Chihayafuru_
Original: ちはやふる
Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again.
Network
Nippon TV
Episodes
74
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Chihayafuru has 3 seasons with 74 episodes spanning 2011-2020.
Asami Seto →
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 59 votes, Chihayafuru is considered highly rated.
Year context
Chihayafuru first aired 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (3)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 74 episodes)
SEASON 1Chihayafuru
01
Now the Flower Blooms
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…
02
The Red That Is
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…
03
From the Crystal White Snow
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…
04
A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends
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…
05
The Sight of a Midnight Moon
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,…
06
Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace
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…
07
But for Autumn's Coming
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,…
08
The Sounds of the Waterfall
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…
09
But I Cannot Hide
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…
10
Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes
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,…
11
The Sky is the Road Home
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…
12
Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow
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,…
13
For You, I Head Out
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.…
14
For There Is No One Else Out Here
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…
15
As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain
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…
16
The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura
A recap and some animated four-panel comics.
17
World Offers No Escape
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.…
18
The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same
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.…
19
As the Years Pass
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…
20
The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies
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…
21
As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew
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…
22
Just as My Beauty Has Faded
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…
23
The Night is Nearly Past
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…
24
Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms
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,…
25
Moonlight, Clear and Bright
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…
SEASON 2Chihayafuru 2
01
So The Flower Has Wilted
A new school year has started and the Karuta club must get new members or face penalties. Discussing the goals of the club, Chihaya discovers…
02
As My First Love Came
At the Shiranami Society, Taichi plays Tsuboguchi, who has graduated from college and is now a high school teacher.
03
Feel Love Deepen
It is time for the High School Karuta Championship; the first years are amazed by the skill level of their upperclassman. Wataya continues his goal…
04
To tell the people in the capital that I make for the islands
Be it luck or skill, Tai seems to falter under pressure. The team needs three wins to proceed and their upcoming opponents are new and…
05
Be as dear now, those were the good old days
The final two teams in the competition is a repeat of Mizusawa vs. Hokuo. Chihaya wants to challenge them straight up, no tricks. A player…
06
To set the Tatsuta River ablaze
Individually, Mizusawa players have grown, but Hokuo will try to use Mizusawa's lack of team playing experience to take back the Tokyo regional trophy.
07
They all exchange hellos and goodbyes at the famous gates of Afusaka
The deal was to get 5 new members for the Karuta club. Chihaya has to figure out a way to keep the room and deal…
08
Which shines over Mount Mikasa
The national championship has begun. Mizusawa High School's first opponent is a tam of foreigners from the Chiba International School of Information Studies. Chihaya is…
09
My Only Thought
One wrong decision can ruin Arata's chance this season to make his comeback…
10
Rain takes longer to dry
Mizusawa's next opponent is a group of geniuses that has been sweeping the Karuta scene.
11
I feel as though my body is on fire with Ibuki mugwort
Mizusawa has finally made it to the first round of the High School Championship playoffs. However, Porky says that they should play without Desk-kun. After…
12
The only sign of summer
In the second round of the playoffs, Mizusawa faces off against Akashi Girls First, led by Ousaka Megumu, the West representative in the previous Queen…
13
In my dreams, I creep closer to you
Chihaya appears to have recovered from her bad start, but Megumu will not let her take consecutive cards. As the players spur on their aces,…
14
People would always ask if I was pining for someone
Mizusawa and Akashi's match has reached the tipping point and each side starts winning games; the pressure between Chihaya and Megumu have captivated the crowd.
15
No matter where I stand
Tsukuba finally gets his chance to play due to Kana's injury, but will he be able to keep his composure in such an important match?…
16
Wait for the Emperor's Return
A look back on season 2.
17
Gust of wind
Fujisaka's training has proven to be a major hurdle to Mizusawa thanks to the training regimen demanded by their coach, Sakurazawa. Rion continues her lead…
18
My fear is that you will forget
A new found passion has brought Misuzawa back into the fight, as Chihaya herself tries to fight through the pain of her injury.
19
I do not know where this love will take me
Three wins for the victory. Taichi's declaration provides encouragement to the remaining players. The Mizusawa karuta club uses all of their experience and practice to…
20
The fall paddy shacks
The Mizusawa karuta club has won the team championship, becoming the number one team in Japan. The players reflect upon the path they took to…
21
But its legacy continues to spread
Chihaya has injured her right hand, so she's forced to play with her left. Her first opponent is Yuube, from Akashi First Girls. Chihaya struggles…
22
Long Last We Meet
Chihaya has advanced to the quarterfinals. Her opponent is the Queen, Wakamiya Shinobu. Chihaya decides to go all in and use her injured right hand.…
23
To see the beautiful cherry blossoms
The Class A Finals pit Arata vs Shinobu, Class B is between Taichi and Rion in the same area where Komano is participating in the…
24
When I must hide...
With a packed house watching who could be the new King and Queen, Chihaya and Taichi are ushered in by Sakurazawa. The atmosphere is tense;…
25
I can look up and see the snowy cap of Mt. Fuji
With winners and losers riding emotional waves, Chihaya is sent a video of the Class A final, and while watching, it stirs of memories of…
SEASON 3Chihayafuru 3
01
May it be that I find
Mizusawa High School's karuta club claimed victory in the team competition for the first time at the Nationals in July. However, before they could even…
02
The hazed early dawn light comes not from the moon
Summer vacation is over, and the second school term has begun. Having learned that playing on a team expands the possibilities of karuta, Arata musters…
03
But from the crystal white snow of Yoshino
The Yoshino Tournament features adults and students alike in many impressive matches, and among the participants is Inokuma Haruka, the former Queen who's just returned…
04
Nobody wishes to see
Chihaya, Taichi, Tsuboguchi, and Dr. Harada, all members of the Shiranami Society, have made it to the top 8. They approach the next round with…
05
Mount Amanokagu
Inokuma, who won the Queen title four times in a row; Sudo, who can throw an opponent off with his words alone; Murao, the fourth…
06
Tatsuta River Ablaze
The audience at the Yoshino Tournament is taken for a wild ride with so many unexpected twists: Arata, the focus of high expectations, has been…
07
The storm blasts
Taichi has nothing but Chihaya on his mind as he constantly updates his strategy during their match. Chihaya has a bit of trouble since Taichi…
08
As friends and strangers
Chihaya chooses to go on her class trip in hopes to come closer to fulfilling her dream of being a teacher, but she spends the…
09
I recall how my own efforts were in vain
Arata plays his match even as Master Suo's words weigh on his mind, and Taichi battles a powerful opponent while ruminating over Dr. Harada's teachings.…
10
Scarlet kadsuras
Arata wonders why he feels so relieved to learn that Taichi lost his match, even as dark memories of a similar feeling at the Yoshino…
11
Leaving a hovering mist above the trees and grass
Arata wonders why he feels so relieved to learn that Taichi lost his match, even as dark memories of a similar feeling at the Yoshino…
12
So the flower petals are scattered like the snow by the passing storm
It's the day of the Master and Queen challenger finals. Dr. Harada and Arata are competing for the chance to challenge the master, while Inokuma…
13
Yet it is I who withers and wilts
The veteran players Dr. Harada and Inokuma were the winners in the first round, but Dr. Harada chose to yield the second round to preserve…
14
The emotions experienced
Arata's playing becomes reminiscent of Eternal Master Wataya Hajime's, allowing him to take control of the match's pace. Harada recalls the one match he played…
15
As helpless autumn leaves are caught against the flow
Chihaya is still lost in the clouds after Arata confessed his feelings to her, making her unable to concentrate on studying for her exams. Kanade…
16
Takes me away in haste
"You can't be Queen." Chihaya didn't lose heart even after being soundly defeated in her practice match with the Master, but she can't help feeling…
17
As my sleeves are wet with dew
The Master and Queen matches have begun. Harada faces Suo fully prepared, thanks to the Shiranami Society's support. The Queen match is between the current…
18
The storm will soon carry me
Both the Master and Queen matches come down to luck of the draw in an intense first round, ending in wins for Shinobu and Harada.…
19
Bring a life of everlasting love
Harada leads Suo with two wins and one loss as the Master match enters its fourth round. Harada has studied everything about Suo, including the…
20
May the scarlet kadsuras
Suo had been controlling the number of cards taken in the Master match, but with one win and two losses in the fourth round, Harada's…
21
To restore my faith
Suo and Shinobu win the Master and Queen matches, both defending their titles. Afterward, Taichi declines to return to Tokyo, staying behind alone for the…
22
Just as my beauty has faded
Taichi has seemed down since he lost to Arata. In fact, a dark cloud is hanging over the entire karuta club because final exams are…
23
Like a boatsman adrift
The club hosts an unofficial tournament, the Taichi Cup, to celebrate Taichi's birthday! Chihaya planned the event in hopes of cheering up Taichi, and she…
24
When winds send waves crashing
Taichi has told Chihaya about the feelings he had kept secret for so long. Now he's left the karuta club, and Chihaya's regret over failing…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
74
Episodes
23 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Nippon TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chihayafuru about?
Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again.
Where can I watch Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru is available on Crunchyroll, HiDive, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru has 3 seasons with 74 episodes total.
Who stars in Chihayafuru?
The cast of Chihayafuru includes Asami Seto, Mamoru Miyano, Yoshimasa Hosoya.
What is the rating of Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 59 votes on TMDB.
Is Chihayafuru still running?
Chihayafuru has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Animation
Drama
