Chihayafuru
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| The ending was better than I expected it to be. I thought the last episode was going to be really tangential, but I like how it ended up adding some final depth to the main characters. Still, I have to say, it wasn't as good as I was hoping for, but nonetheless, the show as a whole was great. I agree though; it NEEDS a second season. Arata still feels like a detatched character and I want to see what happens to the trio. And Taichi... must see more Taichi! |
| Season two PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| This was seriously too good... Superb animation, good voice actors, really nice music. It's obvious they worked really hard on this. 5/5 9/10 from me. It really needs a second season. It would be to sad to not have one when there are so many crappy anime that get way more attention. I hope it's popular in japan :/ |
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| SEASON 2 IS NECESSARY! such a beautiful show. i loved every minute of it. i feel like the adventure has just begun for chihaya since she ultimately failed this season. there's clearly a whole lot more story that is there so to be able to see it all unfold until the very end would be delightful. arata and taichi's friendship going into full bloom this episode made me so happy. i will do a black flip when i find out there's a s2. until then, you'll always be in my heart chihaya. <3 much love - 9/10! :D |
Nidhoeggr said: Best anime of the last two seasons. that. I had never imagined that a "card game-anime" could entertain me like Chihayafuru did, is such a shame many people didn't even watch it because "the plot was not interesting". I really loved and enjoyed it, there were not any episode I got bored, the characters were so likeable , specially Arata & Taichi x3. It really need a second season T^T PLEASE MADHOUSE! (If they do then I would even buy the BD or something for support) 10/10 without a doubt |
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| I was so glad they didn't go for a forced ending with a resolution of the love triangle or anything silly like that. Instead we got a solid setup for the second season (if and when it happens). I moved the rating to 10/10 weeks ago and I too was somewhat surprised that a show about a card game quickly became one of my favourites over the past two seasons. (Of course the series is also about the relationships between the players so that added to the enjoyment.) |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| Second season!! :D |
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| I loved every minuite of this show. The story, characters, music, Karuta, I love everything about this. 10/10 this has become a new favorite of mine and I really hope that there's a season 2. |
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| Oh god, Chiayafuru is actually over... Damn my Tuesdays will never be the same... It also seems like a new season is unlikely,but as soon as the english translated manga catches up, I'll definently be reading that. Anyways, a great final episode, I enjoyed how the anime seemed to follow the manga really well and the characters and how the ending since the manga doesn't really end there, just sets up for the next part (which if was an anime I would be sooooooooooo thankful for). Anyways, I love Chihaya and this has been a 10/10 anime for me |
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| Ok I want a season 2 now, and I want much more of Taichi being a sadist, and of course more Sudo screen time. |
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| This episode was fairly disappointing... no sense of closure whatsoever. Hopefully it's some sort of setup for a second season. But the series as a whole was pretty good. 3/5, 9/10. |
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amginex said: EminentFaith said: This episode was fairly disappointing... no sense of closure whatsoever. Hopefully it's some sort of setup for a second season. But the series as a whole was pretty good. 3/5, 9/10. yea, so many created cliffhangers than closures. some cliffhangers werent before and were actually created in the last episode. its like a whole set up for a next episode and seemed like they already know there will be a season 2 regardless, awesome anime! So I guess you guys are for an anime original ending or something? |
| Amazing episode for an amazing series. It most probably had the best atmosphere and characters of the whole 2011 year. 10/10 |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| This show easily gained a 10/10 for me from the first couple episodes with little Arata, Chihaya, & Taichi. I NEED A SEASON 2!! Chihaya has to make it further in the competition!! AND ARATA NEEDS TO COME BACK FOR GOOD xD |
| I could've sworn they were hinting some BL between Taichi and Arata in this episode! I mean, Arata blushed when Taichi phoned him -_-. Anyways, I love how they ended it with the whole nostalgic factor and how the last scene was a homage to the first scene of this anime. Wow. I feel like dying in a hole now that Chihayafuru is over. 9/10 for me, so close to a 10/10 but I would've liked more episodes. If you guys liked this anime you should DEFINITELY check out Hikaru no Go. I get the exact same vibe from these two anime. And I rated Hikaru no Go a 10, too. Oh, one more thing, PLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEE have a 2nd season! I hate how shows like Yuru Yuri are getting one but Chihayafuru is probably not. Sigh, just because not as many people have good taste... And I just about jizzed in my pants when Taichi started swinging his arm. I am going to make him 3-D and marry him someday... |
yamagoopMar 27, 2012 5:24 PM
| Second season please!! One of the few animes where a girl like Chihaya... isn't annoying! I was supporting her the whole way through. I hope she makes it to Queen at the end of the manga. Arata is cute. Plus he likes Chihaya (I think). It's not Taichi. XD I'm borderline 9-10 but I'mma give it a 10. Definitely on my favorites list (since the 1st episode, actually). Just because some other shows I give a 9 just can't compare. I've loved this anime since episode 1 and that was a great ending!! I have no complaints at all and would love a season 2. If they need 5 more members... NEW CHARACTERS??? |
| 10/10 Loved it. The ending was cute and hope for a second season. This is def. one imma remember. Damn it ended. |
| I thought the ending was perfect. Then again, I don't care nearly as much for "closure" as the next person, especially in something of this nature. If there was anything I didn't like, it was the numerous Arata scenes near the middle of the series, and some of the matches near the end. Overall an amazing show with great characters and atmosphere. |
| This anime was fucking awesome. Loved almost everything about it, except Taichi eating crap all the time. 9/10 |
| a masterpiece level anime that is hindered by the fact that it's not finished or complete yet, and main characters stuck at their development phase.. 9/10.. i'll remember this as something that could get me teary-eyed at a sport/game itself.. it is a very beautiful show.. here's to hoping that it would have a second season and/or a finale season that would wrap it up well.. |
| 10. I DEMAND A SECOND SEASON. NAOOOOOOOOOOO! That is all. |
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| Awwwwww, I DEMAND a Season 2!!! >_< I want to see if Chihaya gets a boyfriend. ;_; (ARATA! XD) Or if she becomes Queen. S2 please! >3< I enjoyed this so much, I loved the art, the sweetness, the story, the characters, everything. <3 10/10 for me. One of the best animes of 2011. |
"Wait for the signal, and I'll meet you after dark" |
| Story - 8/10 Characters - 9/10 Animation - 9/10 Sound - 8/10 Total - 9/10 Went into this show with no expectations, and it was the best show I've seen in a while. Hope to see a second season. |
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| Arata has a pink cellphone? I'm going to assume it's his mom's or a hand-me-down, or it was the last color/phone left in the store. I believe Arata is too cool to have chosen that phone himself. I'm actually quite happy how the ending turned out. The reason being; if they tried to cram all the lose ends into the last few episodes, it just wouldn't have worked, and would have felt too rushed. Doing it this way leaves people yearning for a more flushed out story (and prospects for the producers) to fund a second or maybe even third season if enough popularity/interest is gained. If this anime gets licensed in North America, hopefully not by Nis America, Manga entertainment, Media Blasters, or Crunchyroll (sucked at 5cm per second DVD), I'd totally support it by buying it since, with or without a second season, Chihayafuru is an awesome show (and manga). Would still make me very giddy and spend more food-money to buy a second season if it ever does get produced (I may even buy an import copy). |
Estoy_GordoMar 27, 2012 10:04 PM
| Not enough Shinobu... |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| wouldn't mind 2nd episode either.. well done anime is well done |
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| in favor of s2 as well! |
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| Man this is just begging to get a second season lol I reallly hope it does. Too bad this didn't get any funding. But if it is licensed in the US I will buy lol....also the manga >.> Too bad there wasn't a TaichixChihaya moment. So is Taichi going to become a sadist also lol It kinda suits him :3 I will miss this show...and I'll probablly end up rewatching it |
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| I will miss Chihayafuru so much!!! Really hope it will get second season |
| SEASON 2! NAAOOOO!!! 5/5 8/10 |
| Awwwwwwwwesome, 10/10, fav, 2nd season, please. |
| AHHHHH! I WANT SEASON 2!! I hope they won't let us wait for ages! I already was very excited for the last ep. I hope Shinobu will lose weight and Yumin will beat her and become Queen and after that Chihaya and I want Tachi become A class and more TaichixChihaya please I also hope Kana will become A class and a certified reader. I just really want Taichi and Chihay get together, they are just suited for each other. Taichi is so much cooler than Arata. Go Taichi and Chihaya. |
| there "should" be season 2. or else this anime would be in vain :D |
| Nope. |
| Amazing anime series. I loved Chihayafuru from episode 1. All the emotion and funny moments just kept me watching it week after week without ever getting bored of an episode. It gets a 10/10 out of me with no If, ands, or buts. I have high hopes for a second season. |
| That was a good ending, liked the conversation between Taichi and Arata, and Taichi discovering that sadism has its uses xD Now I can go and read the manga, yay. |
| The master piece of the season. There only one anime like this every other year. |
| This aired through two seasons of Anime. TWO. Out of those two Seasons, Chihayafuru stood above all of them for me, and was the only thing that kept my attention towards Anime overall. I can only hope for a second season, but for now, I'm content that I found this series. As archetypical as it was, it was my favourite in both the Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Season. It's kind of sad when nothing else can really stack up to Chihayafuru, but don't get me wrong: I loved this series nonetheless. |
Will I fall in love someday? I wonder? |
| Now taichi is acting like a sadist & one who is a bigger sadist than sudo.Anyways,lovely ending.10/10 for this series too. |
TragicRomanceMar 28, 2012 8:05 AM
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| I think this episode did well to set-up for another season. :) Overall, it was a refreshing series (josei + sports) and an enjoyable one although it has it's own few dull moments. An 8 or 9 will do. :) SEASON 2 WHEN?? |
StormViruzMar 28, 2012 8:55 AM
| Oh god where's season 2? This should be released outside japan so that people will know that there are a lot of fans who support this thing. Seriously, I wasn't expecting anything from this anime since I know nothing about karuta. But hell, this is the most brilliant card game anime ever created. |
| Not bad anime overall, but I hoped for more character realationships development. Oh well. At least it wasn't soppy and over-the-top like most animes are. Decent series for easy watch. |
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