Chihayafuru
ちはやふる
Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game.
Chihaya is struck by his obsession with the game, along with his ability to pick out the right card and swipe it away before any of his opponents. However, Arata is transfixed by her as well, all because of her unbelievable natural talent for the game. Don't miss this story of adolescent lives and emotions playing out in the most dramatic of ways!
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Notes:
- It won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.
- It was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016.
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綾瀬千早
MAINChihaya Ayase (綾瀬 千早 Ayase Chihaya) is the protagonist of the Chihayafuru series. She is the daughter of Kenji Ayase and Chieko Ayase and the younger sister of Chitose Ayase who is a determined school girl that possesses remarkable hearing and she believes that by persevering in karuta where she will meet Arata Wataya (Chihaya's childhood friend) again that she begins a karuta club at her high school with Taichi Mashima (another one of her lifelong friend) with this goal in mind.
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真島太一
MAINTaichi Mashima (真島 太一 Mashima Taichi) is the son of Reiko Mashima, the older brother of Rika Mashima and one of the childhood friends of Chihaya Ayase and Arata Wataya who is an all-around student as he is gifted in both studies and sports.
綿谷新
MAINArata Wataya (綿谷新 Wataya Arata) is a student from Fukui who once transferred to Chihaya Ayase's elementary school as a child. The grandson of a master karuta player, Arata inspired Chihaya to take up karuta by telling her that he thinks she has a talent for it.
原田秀雄
SUPPORTINGHideo Harada (原田 秀雄 Harada Hideo), also known as Dr. Harada or Harada-sensei, is the head of the Shiranami Society for karuta that Chihaya Ayase and Taichi Mashima are a part of. He used to teach Arata Wataya as well, while Arata was in primary school with Chihaya and Taichi. He taught Chihaya throughout Junior High School and is currently mentor to both Chihaya and Taichi. He is also a medical doctor.
村尾慎一
SUPPORTINGShinichi Murao (村尾 慎一 Murao Shin'ichi) is the strongest player in Nagumo Society. After graduating from a prodigious University, he started working at a majors house in Arai.
北野昌夫
SUPPORTINGKitano-sensei has a square-jawed, bony face. His gray hair is parted down the middle. His small, slanted eyes, downturned eyebrows and hard set mouth give the impression that he is always frowning, even when he smiles.
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Chihayafuru 3
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FAQ
- What is Chihayafuru about?
- Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card
- Is Chihayafuru still ongoing?
- Chihayafuru is currently finished. It has 248 chapters.
- Who are the main characters in Chihayafuru?
- The main characters are Chihaya Ayase, Taichi Mashima, Arata Wataya.
