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Aug 31, 2013 1:57 PM

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mmm play those cards Arata...
Dec 5, 2013 12:31 AM

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Cincib0i said:
Chihaya: Cries to Arata about how great teams are.
Arata: The only team for me is the one I had with Taichi and Chihaya.
Taichi: I don't want you on my team even if Chihaya does. You're my enemy.

Getting harder for me to like Taichi. All they want is to play on a karuta team together as friends and he can't even accept that. He has his reasons but this comes off as a bit selfish and jealous.


I see where youre coming from and being jealous and selfish are unhealthy traits but at the end of the day..taichi is a realist. They both love the same girl and its a relationship you cant really share...whether she falls for 1 or the other its not as simple as be with 1 and good friends with the other.

I believe it's also a pride thing which is very respectable.
Dec 30, 2013 9:07 PM
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Oh damn there's no break here at all but this time it's more frustrating because Chihaya is hurt.

D'aww that moment when Arata was like my only team was you and Chihaya and that little scoff/snicker he did when Shinobu talked to him was really adorable.

Fuck y'all Taichi haters. He doesn't hate Arata wtf you guys on?
May 24, 2014 9:43 AM
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It's painful to see Chihaya play with an injury, but at the same time it makes it more interesting. She'll have to overcome adversity throughout the tournament which can make things more tough for Chihaya. I wonder how much she can last before the injury becomes too much for Chihaya to endure.

May 26, 2014 4:19 PM

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Last episodes are going to be with the injured Chihaya :(
Jun 6, 2014 6:07 AM

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4/5

Initial part sweet, but with a little bite when compared to the best moments Slice of Life, seen in other anime.
Second part and exciting, Shinobu MC unchallenged.
Overall not bad, but you could make better use of the first part.
Nice to see how the comapgna of Megumu is so fierce, a real surprise.
Too bad that in this second season, Chihaya is less than the first.
Well, it's comforting to see how the rest of the characters are able to not be ofuscati by his presence.
Aug 9, 2014 8:30 AM

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Arata is really the nicest guy in this show. I feel bad for him, he's the only one thinking him and Taichi are still friends.
Oct 18, 2014 1:58 AM

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bittersweetlove said:
I really liked this episode, so much good moments between Taichi and Chihaya! I hope they end up together.


Yeah. That was like on of the cutest things ever
//not fangirling at all *cough*
Dec 2, 2014 4:25 PM

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dobbs said:
I'm I the only one that is annoyed by Chihaya and Arata's relationship. I mean can't they talk for like 5 minutes. It's like they have some doomed relationship like I dunno Romeo and Juliet or something. I mean as Taichi and Chihaya are drawn together her and Arata are destined to be apart or something. Maybe it's different in manga, I haven't read it. Personally I always thought Taichi was a jerk ever since they were kids so maybe just me. Anyways I think that what keeps me watching is hoping Arata will atleast get to talk to her for a little bit. As for the rest of this episode other than minimal Chihaya Arata screen time it was good. Minus the redundant flashback. Seems like they have had lots of flashbacks this season. Let the individual tournament begin!


I agree 1000000%, like at least give her a hug, when she was crying, lol. xD
Feb 11, 2015 3:51 AM

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That recap in the middle of the episode .. again. They sure like to waste their time.
But this is gonna get even more exciting than ever now with the individual tournament.
Hard times for Chihaya.
Jun 19, 2015 7:22 AM

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In the first season i liked taichi as he was the first guy to appear and he was nice and i was hyped about him and Chihaya, but after i continued advancing through the 1st season and then reaching ep 20 of season 2, i must say that taichi is a jerk and a coward.
I guess that most guys/girls here like him more just for being more handsome than Arata and for having more screen time than him. Arata sees him as a friend, yet taichi is as mean towards him as the day they met, and his facade is nothing short of disgusting. He's a COWARD for being unable to be honest with himself, with his "friend" and for deceiving both Arata and Chihaya all this time.
My personal opinion is that all those who root for him are as superficial as they come, if they are able to overlook all the mean and evil things he has done to his friends throughout the story.
Nov 8, 2015 2:00 PM

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Not even underestimating the sport and her opponents, huh.
Nov 11, 2015 7:59 AM
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Cincib0i said:
Chihaya: Cries to Arata about how great teams are.
Arata: The only team for me is the one I had with Taichi and Chihaya.
Taichi: I don't want you on my team even if Chihaya does. You're my enemy.

Getting harder for me to like Taichi. All they want is to play on a karuta team together as friends and he can't even accept that. He has his reasons but this comes off as a bit selfish and jealous.
Leiss said:
In the first season i liked taichi as he was the first guy to appear and he was nice and i was hyped about him and Chihaya, but after i continued advancing through the 1st season and then reaching ep 20 of season 2, i must say that taichi is a jerk and a coward.
I guess that most guys/girls here like him more just for being more handsome than Arata and for having more screen time than him. Arata sees him as a friend, yet taichi is as mean towards him as the day they met, and his facade is nothing short of disgusting. He's a COWARD for being unable to be honest with himself, with his "friend" and for deceiving both Arata and Chihaya all this time.
My personal opinion is that all those who root for him are as superficial as they come, if they are able to overlook all the mean and evil things he has done to his friends throughout the story.
Taichi was a coward, is a coward and will be a coward.
Feb 6, 2016 6:09 PM

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CHAMPIONS ~ . Best team in the whole world ~ .
The only team I ever had ~ . INDIVIDUALS' TOURNAMENT coming right up ~ .
OSTs of the victorious , Their Road to finals ~ . EXCEPTIONAL .
Love triangles ~ !! we all know the angles and it's sides .
VERY GREAT EPISODE . If you will , Adjust your strength .
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Nov 6, 2016 6:54 AM

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Well I have to say that.... the sense of accomplishment... as well as chihaya's commitment really moves me
Mar 22, 2017 3:40 AM

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Well I think it's pretty unwinnable tournament for Chihaya
But probably she'll win 2 or 3 matches
I'm rooting for Arata! Go win the tournament! Go get it from Queen!

Chihaya, you probably going to win in 3rd season when you're in your 3rd grade of highschool
If there's one.. haha.. ha.. ha
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Apr 25, 2017 8:18 AM

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Ayase doesn't know when to quit, she should have forfeited the individual tournament, she can't play with her left hand.
Sep 9, 2017 6:40 PM

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After the exiting team tournament we have the indivdual one now.

Very curious what match ups I will get to see.

Poor Chihaya, tho, has to play with such a big handicap.

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Nov 28, 2017 1:24 AM

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What a great feeling seeing them win the team tourney - all their hard work paid off. How cute when Arata was talking about "his team" and then his plan to return to Tokyo. Chihaya approaching Taichi for comfort was also sweet. The flashback recap was not cute tho. We just had a recap - just overkill. And damn I wish Chihaya and Arata would say more than two words to each other



Feb 5, 2019 6:45 PM
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Yay, Taichi & Arata & Chihaya all met this episode! Great episode, finally begun, was very excited for the individual tournament!


This is hilarious though hahaaha
Mar 7, 2019 9:12 AM

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It must really suck to be in Chihaya's shoes right now.

I wonder how far she can go in the individual matches, queen is cute as usual.
Jun 21, 2019 4:07 AM

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As much as I like this series, I can't ignore the fact that they keep using flashback over and over again. It's much worse during ep10+ where the last few moments from last episode were repeated during the start of next episode. The first season wasn't like this.
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Aug 23, 2019 9:28 PM

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As i love this anime

Its so forceful to let chihaya play even if her finger is injured so the drama will be force also while chihaya playing against a strong opponent thinking about wanting to win even shes handicapped.It's better to let her backdown in this kind of state

I swear if she still manage to win matches with that condition it will be unrealistic if that happen and it will destroyed the plot of this series i dont mind chihaya loses in 1st round.
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Nov 25, 2019 2:54 PM

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Chihaya's decision to play with her left hand was wise, but I doubt she will win with her opponent, unfortunately. :(

The individuals are on, at last!!

Shinobu looked awesome as always. Snowmaru too. xD
Jan 5, 2020 5:05 AM

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Onto the individual tournament, but Chihaya's got a serious handicap!
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Apr 2, 2020 1:59 PM

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Wow, what a confession from Taichi. I wonder if he meant a rival in love, karuta, or perhaps both? Either way we definitely know Taichi's feelings now. Good episode. All of those flashbacks from the tournament were very emotional as well.

Not sure what Chihaya was thinking, deciding to play in the individual tournament with an injury. Now she's gonna suffer against a weak opponent all for the sake of drama.
May 3, 2020 11:44 AM
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This episode felt like a recap. I wish Arata all the luck to get in to one of the many Tokyo colleges. Glad that Taichi didn't hide his feelings from Arata. Not a fan of Chihaya playing in the individual tournament. Seems like a shit excuse to pull the sports trope of "I'm injured and could basically ruin my whole career by not letting myself heal,but I have to play because bullshit contrived reason".
May 5, 2020 10:29 AM

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Arata moving to Tokyo would be a good development for season 3, but I imagine season three will cover the last year of high school rather than college, so eh.

I understand why Chihaya wants to, but playing with an injury feels dumb. Reminds me of another impassioned dummy actually (Gorou from Major).
May 12, 2020 10:03 AM
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Why make it so that Chiyaya plays with an injury it would have been better to have her just sit on the sidelines and watch,

Now that she has to has her left hand i bet somehow she's going to get used to it or she's going to use her injured hand

I'm all for her playing with her left hand but at least practice with it more instead of just jumping in when your not used to using it
Mar 22, 2021 9:01 PM

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Now it's time for the individual tournament, uff this is going to be intense. Good chapter.
PS: that they have put the 1st ending with what has happened so far <3!!!!
Jun 11, 2021 3:44 AM

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I'm not sure if Arata even likes Chihaya romantically. I think the entire love triangle is going on all in Taichi's head. Chihaya has a big old Luffy syndrome where she is too childish and airheaded for romance to even cross her mind, and Arata seems to value their friendship above anything else. He even assumed her and Taichi may have started dating and seemed to have been totally fine with it, even being considerate by not trying to give his email ID and phone number to her.

But I don't blame Taichi for feeling insecure and threatened by him. Chihaya has been infatuated with Arata since the beginning, to the point of seeming like she worships him, while being totally unaware of Taichi's feelings for her. So I get why he sees him as an "enemy".
Jun 11, 2021 3:17 PM

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alright, this is gonna be interesting

not only am i curious about chihaya, but also taichi? what will he do? will he just give up and not try? ;w;

also, gonna be cheering for sumire, tsukuba, destkomu and kana ^^ <3
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Jul 14, 2021 6:32 AM

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I really wish Chihaya would have forfeited instead of attempting to play with her left hand as she probably feels pretty shit not being able to get the cards despite knowing which card it is before her opponent knows it.

Jul 16, 2021 4:40 AM

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I love the first season's ED, so it was great when I heard it! Although the flashback was unnecessary. And it was a bit too long if they did want to put it in.

Ah, I don't like the First Akashi Girls' High School members at all. I don't like Megumu, and I don't like this girl either whose name I forgot. Hoping Chihaya beats her, but her left hand is far slower. Under normal circumstances, Chihaya would probably crush her. I'm guessing Chihaya might win the first round, but she'll probably lose the second.

Still excited to see what'll happen!
Aug 12, 2021 7:29 PM

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I’m hoping that Chihaya wins!!!

She has to!!
Apr 12, 2023 9:10 AM

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Sad that Chihaya had to enter the tournament with more worries for her injury than motivation from the team match win. If she somehow manages to make it far it would be a big flex tho

Finally some Arata screentime, and I'm kinda excited to see the first years play too.
Feb 15, 4:12 PM

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I seriously hope they pull some upsets on this, if the final is Arata, Chihaya, Shinobu it's going to be so lame I hope at least porky or the glasses girl manage to make it.
Oct 17, 3:49 AM
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Mizusawa won the national school finals. The individual tournament is next but Chihaya has injured her finger. She is unable to play her own game with such injury.
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There always has to be some sort of handicap with Chihaya...I don't see her overcoming it.
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