Chihayafuru English Sub & Dub

About Chihayafuru

Here is what Chihayafuru (ちはやふる) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, romance and slice of life anime by MADHOUSE (2011). What the story covers: 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.

Further in, 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 allies again.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Chihaya Ayase (Asami Seto) and Arata Wataya (Yoshimasa Hosoya) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 25 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of Chihayafuru follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A community score of 8.0/10 puts it among the better-received drama titles. On the casting side, Asami Seto voicing Chihaya Ayase gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.