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| Wooo Finally!! Oh how much I longed for this xd The first few minutes had me scared, thought it's gonna be a whole recap for ep 1. I don't really like the opening tbh.. And the end was really abrupt. But overall a good episode ^^ Nishida working on his romance I see. And Kanade still playing the support role for TaichixChihaya. Was little screentime but still cool to see the others Liked the chemistry between Chihaya and Rion Chihaya also got some new advices for achieving her goal. And Taichi won the match.. I kind of believe that he is actually better than Chihaya for now? Just from this episode.. got that kind of feeling |
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janiwolf said: Yayy! Chihayafuru is back. I'm glad this episode wasn't a full recap & the story actually continued. I was quite fearful it's gonna be recap/flashback from the first 5 minutes or so. Glad it didn't. the anime still use the same style and soundtracks, which is a good thing. |
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K1ngOfSloth said: And Taichi won the match.. I kind of believe that he is actually better than Chihaya for now? Just from this episode.. got that kind of feeling Not really. Just a reminder that Chihaya was using her left hand. |
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| It felt incredibly rushed. I kind of hope the pacing will get less rushed after this. I really freakin love this anime and have missed it so much. Can't believe there's actually this season <3 <3 |
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| Woah, Chihayafuru is back and what a nice start! It already feels like coming home. The story starts where the second seasons stopped, and it was easy to dive right back into the world of karuta. So, Chihaya is at a tough training camp. Her first match went really well which was good to see because she had a hand surgery in the last season (if I remember correctly). Her next match will be against Taichi. I wonder if he got any better. I can't for next week! |
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| This episode reminds me of the struggle to get used to the "Main characters with ultra detailed design while others look like potato". Probably need a couple more episodes to get used to it again. |
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| Pretty good. But it has me worried about the pacing. It seems that they want to go very very fast. |
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shanimebib said: I know she did. I also said just by feeling from this episode. Like how Chihaya said "she almost always wins against Taichi" and Retro replies with how she doesn't seem to know him when he's playing his best (not around Chihaya) K1ngOfSloth said: And Taichi won the match.. I kind of believe that he is actually better than Chihaya for now? Just from this episode.. got that kind of feeling Not really. Just a reminder that Chihaya was using her left hand. Doesn't mean that he is better than her |
| “I don’t like expending more effort than I have to.” – Ayanokouji Kiyotaka |
Ah, the elusive Chihayafuru card, I long for thee. As if the years in between were a mere moment. I hope something goes Taichi's way. His transformation is to my liking, but it must take quite a toll. That guy deserves precious moments of solace. |
| Missed Chihaya so much, when I heard the new season will be delayed, it really felt bad, but at least they gave 24 episodes. FMmatron said: The whole atmosphere of this series is as beautiful as ever and I fell in love all over again, fantastic start. Already listened to the new opening song before, but it was even better with visuals from the previous seasons. And lol, Chihaya still too adorable Pretty much the same. So much looking forward to the upcoming highlights of this season |
| I can't believe 6 years flew by just like that, like there was never a gap in the first place. Everything is as beautiful as ever, especially the nostalgia trip when main theme hit aaa |
eryn-chan said: Woah, Chihayafuru is back and what a nice start! It already feels like coming home. The story starts where the second seasons stopped, and it was easy to dive right back into the world of karuta. So, Chihaya is at a tough training camp. Her first match went really well which was good to see because she had a hand surgery in the last season (if I remember correctly). Her next match will be against Taichi. I wonder if he got any better. I can't for next week! Silly. Unless you have missed it, the match happened off screen and Chihaya lost to Taichi and they returned from the training camp. :D |
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| I've been waiting so long for this show to come back and it's even gotten me back here on MAL. What can I say? I've forgotten how much I loved it! I read ahead in the manga a while back but it's been a while, so while I remember some of the big pieces I'm sure I'll be able to appreciate this all as a first time viewer as well. Lots of great things in this episode - most notably the Coach's and Retro's advice and comments to Chihaya. Man, kinda sad they skipped her playing Taichi though :( Cute shot at the end there. My heart goes out to you Taichi ... you remain one of my favourite characters!!! Good OP as well, but noticed it seemed like they were just reusing a lot of old shots - I wonder if they'll put in some new graphics along with the ED next episode. Either way, super glad this is back!!! |
| This was an okay episode. Loved the recap at the beginning. Too bad it also felt a bit rushed, especially the ending. I am glad Chihayafuru is back though! |
shanimebib said: eryn-chan said: Woah, Chihayafuru is back and what a nice start! It already feels like coming home. The story starts where the second seasons stopped, and it was easy to dive right back into the world of karuta. So, Chihaya is at a tough training camp. Her first match went really well which was good to see because she had a hand surgery in the last season (if I remember correctly). Her next match will be against Taichi. I wonder if he got any better. I can't for next week! Silly. Unless you have missed it, the match happened off screen and Chihaya lost to Taichi and they returned from the training camp. :D It's not silly. The ending was pretty rushed and cut off too, so that match was easily missed. ;) |
| Heavy undertones already, as it should be. Boy is this gonna be a wild ride. |
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| Beginning was kinda random, but it was nice to get the rules refreshed. This was a good start picking up literally the moment we left off season two. I forgot how much of a cute goofball Chihaya is. Also idk if this was just me but the opening felt a bit incoherent in terms of visuals. |
| It's have been 6 years, I don't really remember what's the story from the anime I just remember the manga and I know there will be lot of crying :( Can't wait for that xD I feel like the pacing is really rushed, not complaining though I want to see Queen & King's matches soon xD |
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| been waiting forever. I miss them so much!! Sailing my Chihaya x Taichi ship all the way xD |
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| Man, I can't believe some of you had to wait 6+ years for this to continue! I blazed through season 1 and 2 this past month and that wait would have been excruciating for me. Hyped to be caught up now though! |
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| Episode 1 is great! And, thank you for reminding us about the rule of Karuta. I always follow Taichi!! |
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| So, a new season. I recently met this show and I was totally in love with the way it was managed this story and of course the Karuta. When I started to heard the main verse that they entone at begenning of the game was so touching and I get emotioned. Hope an a increase power up in the habilities of Chihaya. |
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| This anime is still beautiful as ever. I was a little hurt inside when it's getting clearer that Chihaya has a crush on Arata. |
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| I missed this anime so much ;; |
| damn it's been some time, opening really feels like a song from the past |
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| Man, am I ever super happy to see the continuation of this series, and highlighting their middle school years gap that was never animated before, even if it was for just a bit. I especially liked the simplified refresher animation of how the game was played. And it was nice seeing Sakurazawa Midori again, one my favorite characters...even Chihaya can't help but heart-throb at her. Noticed Dr Harada sounded totally different, then read that his old voice actor passed away last year, famous for voicing so many iconic characters in many great series. Rest in peace, Unshou Ishizuka. No ending theme for the first episode... A Little disappointed that Seto Asami isn't going to be singing for the ED like she did for the previous two seasons. |
Estoy_GordoOct 26, 2019 6:47 PM
| Nice to see this show back, good episode. |
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_MushiRock11_ said: Solid start! Right here’s my AOTS, so glad to see this back honestly ~ It’s amazing how casual and natural this episode felt in relation to the previous seasons despite the long gap. Mad props to MadHouse for this, and the improvement in the animation while retaining the original artstyle is a real treat! Here’s to hoping they’ll manage to retain it through the whole season. Chihaya is back and is as obsessed as ever but it was pleasing to see some more of her cute side (love talk, that kawaii onigiri eating and pouts in response to Tachi’s victory scenes in particular ), good to see lol. Meanwhile, the other characters have their special charms and quirks in check too so that’s another great feature to see! What really makes this series standout for me is the Character Progressions and we’re already off to a wonderful start in that Department, hyped for what’s to come next! Also, really glad to see some real focus on Taichi too! I can’t wait for an official match between the two now! Damn, that was some intensive training though I’ve to say. I had a feeling the Fujisaki Coach was a great player in her time but jeez five times runners up is pretty mind blowing. Looks like she’s got the right advices up her sleeves too, Rion will most certainly become one of the most fearsome rival over time. Lol, I find it hilarious how dense she is when it comes to Romance as well though. No Arata this episode but I’ve a feeling last episode’s final moments assures that he’ll have a bigger role this season. While I’m rooting for Taichi’s ship to sail, I want the three of them to reunite and spend more time together so here’s to hoping we get some more of that. Can’t wait for more! Next couple of weeks with a couple episodes each is seriously a blessing. "Want to go to the beach or something", lmfao! |
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| I was actually impressed by that recap sequence; felt poetic. I now wish all future recap episodes ever to be in that style. (won't happen though lol) |
| really liked how the season started with all the beginnings...the feels...so glad it is back |
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| It's finally here... I thought there won't be any anime adaptation anymore. As much as I'm grateful, but please don't rush the pace too much. |
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| bruhh .. i cant wait anymore for next episode .. Chiaya vs Ex Queen 6 |
| can't believe it's been so many years since the last season came out. i honestly do not even remember what happened in previous seasons but hopefully i'll be able to keep up haha |
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| Cool start. Chihaya was cute as always, Hyoro was even more awkward than usual. ;D I didn't expect Rion to be addicted to rice, lol. Sakurazawa-sensei is a beautiful and tough coach, but surely she knows what to do in order to improve a player's skills. I started watching this series a while ago, but I see there has been 6 years since Season 2 ended, so in other words there was a 6 years long break between Season 2 and 3. I'm glad this anime's unique atmosphere, music and art style, present in the previous episodes, were preserved. I'm curious how the story is gonna evolve from now on. I'm glad this episode was not a recap, but had a brief, several minutes long reminder about what happened earlier. Everything in dynamic and pleasant to an eye form. |
| It looks like the 1 minute long opening tradition is still being continued. The flashbacks at the beginning were kinda stupid but the rest of the episode was amazing. The animation and the art strikingly resemble Chihayafuru 2 as well and it's been what, around 7 years since it aired? Very impressive. Lol @ everyone's faces when Sakurazawa gave Chihaya special treatment. Overall a great start! Looking forward to seeing what these two cours have to offer. |
| That episode gave me serious whiplash. I like Chihayafuru a lot but that just did not feel like a first episode even if it is the third season. I dunno, I just expected something a little more like them practicising in the club room or at least some sort of scene with them talking about going to the training camp. It just launched right into it and the whole vibe of this episode felt kinda frantic. Not a great first episode, it was fine. Hope this season ends up being as good as the previous two. |
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| And now the 3rd season, let's see what will happen now, very good chapter, things will be interesting. The opening is very good and good detail that they have put scenes of the 1st and 2nd season as a summary. |
| Taichi is much more talented than we might think. I'm looking forward to seeing his potential show itself. Of course, I can't wait for Chihaya's hand to heal so we can see her true level. |
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| I’m just sitting here trying to imagine how surreal it must have been for the fans to finally be watching the continuation to this story that they’ve been waiting 6 years for; and having it meet beyond their expectations. Sure the whole series is highly acclaimed as a whole, but if this first episode is any indication, I think I’m in for one hell of a treat of a final season. |
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