Ranked #44

Chihayafuru 2

This will be my first review I've ever made, so i'm sorry if this wasn't as good as you'd expect.

I started off watching this anime because my brother recommended me it, so if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have watched it. I started off watching the first season, and I just thought that the art was pretty good, it wasn't the best but the main characters attracted me, Chihaya mostly. So therefore, I really people out there to watch this anime too, or give it a try because it's not too shabby.

So this anime you might think, is just a plain old Japanese card game. It's not, well too Chihaya it isn't. When Chihaya was younger, her school had karuta tournaments which means she would know how to play it a little because their shcool taught her. One day, a new transfer student arrived. and he was in Chihaya's class, his name was Arata, he didn't really talk much, then Taichi started bullying him because he never talked.

I know this Anime isn't finished yet, well it's at 16 episodes, for me, but when you read this the series might have already finished.

Story [9/10] - I gave this anime a 9/10 for story because I like seeing the main character just own people, people at the same time, it's funny, maybe a little romance. I hate it when the main character is completely hopeless and the story line makes no sense, as if for this anime, every thing made sense from the start.

Art [8/10] - The art is very good, it's not like super professional but it works. The art is kind of unique, I don't see this art much at all. The only thing that made me not give the art 9/10 or 10/10 was just the eye lashes, I don't know I guess it's just a pet peeve.

Character [10/10] - The way they made it so Chihaya had a goal in life made it more interesting, from the first episode [ season 1 ] to now, it actually explain a lot about most characters, un-like some animes.

Enjoyment [9/10] - I really did enjoy this anime series, even though this whole anime is about a bunch of people who focus on playing a card game to become the best, it some action in it, like sometimes Chihaya would get in sticky situations where she doesn't know what to do, but if she loses the game, she tries to learn what she did wrong and try to over come it to become a better karuta player.

Overall [9/10] - Overall this anime was great, most people might no know about this anime because I don't see this on top animes, but don't underestimate it, it's very good in my opinion. read more

AND IT CONTINUES .....this anime is just beautiful. If I had to choose one word to describe this show, it would be that. Only very rarely do sequels get to be as good as the first season, and this is one of those. If you have seen the first season then I am sure you can agree as to just how masterfully the producers create the world that Chihaya lives in. It makes you want to play and learn along with her!

All the wonderful characters are back in Chihayafuru 2, and they even introduce a few newbies. I will admit however, that the new characters aren't as enticing as the original cast. What really keeps me waiting for the new episodes to air is Chihaya's love life. I find myself rooting for her to finally open her eyes and realize! The writers keep hinting and as the viewer it kind of drives you nuts! Haha, but that just may be me though. Becoming the top team, and the drive to beat the Queen are another big storyline factor this time around. I'm desperately hoping one of those two things happen by the end of this season!

The storyline aside, the imagery and sound are a HUGE part of what makes this anime so special. I had to give it a 10 for on both counts. You really see the passion in their eyes, every sweat, every piece of magic behind the game ....the art really pulls you in! You feel what they feel.

Overall, I'm left wishing there will be yet another season to this anime and it does Chihaya and her friends justice. read more

My first review is on my (at the moment) most favourite anime ever!

After watching Chihayafuru, when i heard that there was a second season i went crazy! literally started fangirling! Although some people might think that it's one of those boring animes, it really isn't. The art is amazing, the sound is what is crucial for this anime, and it really is amazing. Although there are times when you know what's going to happen, most of the times you are surprised by both the story and the character's personas. If i were to think of a negative for this anime, it would be that sometimes it's quite predictable. But apart from that, i love everything about this anime. The characters are HOT, well let's say some of them. But the other characters have their own attractiveness, whether it's their personality or a certain trait of theirs.

Well that's my review and i most certainly encourage you to watch this anime!! I hope that once you start watching it you cannot stop! read more