Chihayafuru
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| I really enjoyed this episode. Adding Kana into the mix sheds a whole new light on Karuta. Not once did I ever consider the actual poetry involved, all I ever thought about was the game play. It'll be nice to see how this may effect their playing styles. Also, because of his background, I wonder if Arata plays the game with the actual poems in mind...Or perhaps he was just raised as a Karuta robot. (Just kidding. ;)) |
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| This anime makes me feel things on the inside. |
| So warm. I loved it when the kimono 'came to life', really cool. 'But you're already befriended with all 100 cards,' and the hug, awww. |
| Dutch anime blogger with a love for Ikuhara's antics and proper storytelling. |
| I absolutely love this ep! In the 5th ep i thought "that karuta seems to be a really dull kind of sport" but Kana changed my mind)) wow it's an unusual turn for a common sport show. Wow wow |
| IRASSH- *BASH* |
| Finally a new character joined them, Loved it! |
| I loved this episode! -Waiting happily for next week- |
| I'm loving this anime so much. I can't wait for the next episode. |
| Liked this episode, mostly cuz Arata didn't appear much. |
| Lol at her reading a Higashiyama culture book. I still have yet to read that. She's quite the traditional Japanese culture (mostly Higashiyama but since she seems to be interested in Heian and early Kamakura as well) enthusiast.... This episode was a pure bliss for someone obsessed by East Asian culture lol. Also, major character development: now that Chihaya is interested by the true meanings of the poems, she can learn to even enjoy the game further. Plus, she can promote their ceremonial dress as well lol. |
wakka9caNov 11, 2011 9:28 PM
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Seriously, I had my doubts when I was considering watching Chihayafuru (and even after watching the first episode). Now, I can confidently say I'm glad I went with it. I'm in love <3 It has its flaws for sure, but it is gorgeous to look at and listen to, humour is (mostly) spot-on, and the characters each have their own charm. So far, there isn't a character I hate. Kana, too, is a welcome addition to the cast, as she presents such a different perspective (and lots of info/insight for the viewer as well as Chihaya). It just keeps getting better and better. |
| Me for most of the episode: @_@ [Aika (the blue haired one, obviously)] Still though, beautiful episode. I didn't read the whole discussion, but I'm surprised no one in the first page of discussion mentioned that Arata's brief appearance came with Chihaya mentioning "deep, red love". So while there wasn't much Arata this episode, the context of the appearance left me quite satisfied. |
| I love the attachment of history to the Hundred Poets! Not so much into names but the setting of each poem is intriguing. And I love how deep she takes the meaning. :) Good promotion of the cultural aspect of Japan too. :) No wonder this has a good enough budget! ;D I hope we get to hear more stories!! Else, google it is! |
| _____ _ _ ______ Within pain, there is desire. _____ _ _ ______ |
| Just picked up this series today and luckily I did ^^ |
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| Kana-chan, you are endlessley adorable. |
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| I thought the scene where the kimono came to life was pretty cool. |
| I really liked the way Chihaya stalked the new member xD |
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| Kana-chan is super super cute!! I loved learning about some of the Karuta cards♥ And how passionate Kana-chan was explaining them~ This was another beautiful episode as always~ I also really enjoyed Chihaya modeling all the pretty kimono~♥♥ |
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| Woah~ it has been a long time since the last time I watched an anime that made me learn something educational xD!! Interesting the story of the chihara furu poem...the red colored leaves at ending makes sense to me now :3 |
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MistressMorbid said: This series is beautiful. Simply beautiful. Lovely piece of art this anime is. |
| Ooh, Kana's pretty interesting. I like her too, it was awesome to hear her explaining all the poems especially when Chihaya didn't even bother knowing the meanings :P ALSO DUN DUN DUN THE POEM'S ABOUT LOVE AHAHA. Looks like Arata will start playing again by the looks of it :O Also Chihaya in kimonos was nice :P Totally expected that to happen XD Is that the one she's wearing in the OP? Love her hair! XD Randomly switches from ribbon to tie huh? Wow I notice weird stuff ... also the skirts in this anime aren't super short like others, hehe :3 |
| Ye ye another awesome episode. Picked up its pace towards the end, looking forward to what happens next! :D |
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| They need two more members now and Arata seems emo or something. |
| So we know Taiji is in love with Chihaya~ But could it be Chihaya is in love with Wataya and doesn't realize it? |
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| So this is how champions are born! Now I know! |
 "I like to expose what people hide. I'm an intellectual rapist." - Furudo Erika |
| I really love Kana-chan. I think this show really needed someone who loved Karuta as something more than a children's card game. |
| Kana sure is knowledgeable in this poems :D i think she is a valuable team member, since it can help the team members distinguished the meaning of the cards so you can get them much faster instead of waiting for the sounds to come up. i love Chihaya's poses in the magazine :) my favorite scene of her :) i guess Arata is preparing as well huh? can't wait for more members in the club!!!! |
| Like the new Character, hope to see more Karuta enthusiasts. :D |
| "Truth is always a delusion." - Friedrich Dürrenmatt |
| Beautiful episode as usual! This Kanae person really looks interesting.. I can totally feel her passion for the poems and the history behind them! And the kimonos were so gorgeous, Chihaya looked beautiful in them! Looking forward to how the karuta club is going to grow.. And yes, arata is starting to play karuta again! |
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| Another good episode. Very nice artstyle. I don't have a passion for poems or japanese history. bleehhhhhhhhhhhhh But, it's still fairly interesting to watch. |
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| Man you really get to appreciate the characters a lot more the second time around. This was absolutely amazing! |
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| Damn what an amazing episode, I was blown away by the awesome animation in this one, the meaning behind each card was also very lovely, a new member in their club and Arata touching card once more! Really this story is developing so beautiful! |
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| The new character is adorable, Oe-chan :3 |
| Nothing really special has happened so far....besides being centered around karuta, I just see nothing about this show that's different from any other school club anime... |
 "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" |
| 5/5 Pleasant new character, offbeat, I imagined came at the end, instead here it is already here. Plot that gives a new evolution in the game. Narrative is always nice and in the context in which colors, the BGM are always so inspired! It is a pleasure to hear them! ^ _ ^ Chihaya always the MC of the episode, but Oe is so cute! : D |
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| Oh my god I am in love with this show and with Chihaya. She is amazing. And...now I kinda want to play Karuta. |
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| Damn, I'd never have guessed a sport anime can be this ridiculously good. If more sport anime are like this I might become a fan. |
| 1. Kana talking about those poems in the 2nd half put me to sleep 2. Seeing chihaya get kana to join the club was great 3. Thinking about dropping this series. Not sure if I can handle how boring karuta is. 4/10 |
| If only poetry was made into a card game at schools I'd join. Kana describing the poems makes them much more interesting as well. During the photo-shoot Chihaya looked beautiful in those hakama's ^_^ |
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| Really adorable character :D |
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![@_@ [Aika (the blue haired one, obviously)]](http://www.rabbitpoets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/hazukashiserifukinshi_thumb.jpg){kind=link}
| So the ending is about Chihaya, too :D Very beautiful. Loved it ^-^ |
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