List of Chihayafuru episodes

Chihayafuru is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same title by Yuki Suetsugu, produced by Madhouse and directed by Morio Asaka, with Kunihiko Hamada designing the characters and Kousuke Yamashita composing the music.[1][2] The story follows Chihaya Ayase, a girl who is inspired by a classmate to take up competitive karuta, with the dream of forming a club and reaching the national tournament. The series aired on Nippon Television between 4 October 2011, and 27 March 2012,[note 1] and was also simulcast by Crunchyroll.[4] The opening theme is "Youthful", performed by 99RadioService, and the ending theme is "Soshite Ima" (そしていま), performed by Asami Seto.[3] The series was released in 9 volumes on DVD and Blu-ray Disc between 21 December 2011,[5][6] and 22 August 2012,[7][8] and as a complete set on Blu-ray Disc on 18 July 2013.[9] Animax Asia aired their English adaptation of the first series from 13 February to 18 March 2013.[10] A second season, Chihayafuru 2, aired in Japan between 11 January and 28 June 2013,[note 2] and was also simulcast by Crunchyroll. The opening theme is "Star" by 99RadioService whilst the ending theme is "Akane Sora" (茜空) by Seto. Episode 26 did not air on television and instead was released as an original animation DVD on 13 September 2013, together with the limited edition of the 22nd volume of the manga.[12][13] The third season aired from 22 October 2019,[14][15] to 24 March 2020. The third season's opening and ending themes are "Colorful" by 99RadioService and "Hitomebore" (一目惚れ, "Love at First Sight") by Band Harassment.[16]

  1. ^ Loo, Egan (30 May 2011). "Chihayafuru Women's Card Manga Gets TV Anime in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. ^ Loo, Egan (13 July 2011). "Chihayafuru Anime's Staff, Premiere Date Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  3. ^ a b "TVアニメ『ちはやふる』のキャストが決定！綾瀬千早役は現役高校生の瀬戸麻沙美さんに決定！EDテーマも担当。：最新アニメ情報" [TV anime "Chihayafuru" cast decisions! The Chihaya Ayase role, the dedicated high school student, will be Asami Seto! Also responsible for the ending theme.] (in Japanese). Saiani.net. 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  4. ^ Luster, Josep (4 October 2011). "Crunchyroll Adds "Chihayafuru" to Fall Lineup". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  5. ^ "ちはやふる Vol.1 [DVD]" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  6. ^ "ちはやふる Vol.1 [Blu-ray]" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. ^ "ちはやふる Vol.9 第二四首~二五首収録 [DVD]" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  8. ^ "ちはやふる Vol.9 第二四首~二五首収録 [Blu-ray]" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  9. ^ "ちはやふる Vol.1~Vol.9 全9巻セット(完全数量限定) [Blu-ray]" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Chihayafuru - Animax Asia". Animax Asia. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  11. ^ "TVアニメ『ちはやふる2』1月21日より読売テレビにて放送スタート" (in Japanese). Saiani.net. 27 December 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  12. ^ ＤＶＤ付き ちはやふる（２２）限定版 [Chihayafuru (22) limited edition, bundled with DVD] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  13. ^ Loo, Egan web (14 March 2013), Chihayafuru Manga to Bundle Original Anime DVD, Anime News Network, retrieved 22 February 2023
  14. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (25 February 2019). "Chihafuryu Anime's 3rd Season Delayed to October". Anime News Network. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  15. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (2 August 2019). "Chihayafuru Anime Season 3 Reveals Video, Casts Maaya Sakamoto". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  16. ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (26 April 2019). "Chihayafuru Season 3 Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved 26 April 2019.


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