★ 8.3 TV Series
March comes in like a lion
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… Read more
Storyline
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. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Chihaya Ayase
Main
VA: Asami Seto
Taichi Mashima
Main
VA: Mamoru Miyano
Shinobu Wakamiya
Supporting
VA: Mihoko Nakamichi
Arata Wataya
Supporting
VA: Yoshimasa Hosoya
Kanade Ooe
Supporting
VA: Ai Kayano
Hisashi Suou
Supporting
VA: Hiroki Touchi
Hideo Harada
Supporting
VA: Unshou Ishizuka
Tsutomu Komano
Supporting
VA: Tsubasa Yonaga
Akito Sudou
Supporting
VA: Takashi Oohara
Yuusei Nishida
Supporting
VA: Tooru Nara
Hiro Kinashi
Supporting
VA: Kazuya Nakai
Taeko Miyauchi
Supporting
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru has 25 episodes.
Which studio made Chihayafuru?
Chihayafuru is produced by MADHOUSE.
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