Chihayafuru
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Interesting, they established the West and East Japan teams now. Just really cool to see all the major players coming together at once for the upcoming competitions. It's going to be a tough road ahead!  |
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| After the trip and she was asked which teacher she wants to be. Mamo's character not doing well after losing. Sudden meeting by the karuta teacher, getting them be his practice opponents. So he won because the final opponent made a promise and got him to play until meeting Mamo's character, who lost before meeting him, though, so he resigned (he seems to be thankful for Mamo's character). Everyone's supporting the teacher to defeat Hosoya-san's character. Ex-queen practicing w. Fujisaki team. She gets frustrated against young girls and about tending her kids. Cousin teaching Chihaya, who is pretending to be Meijin. As instructed by the teacher, she and Mamo's character, who is Hosoya-san's character, pretending for strategy well. Kimono shop owner helped ex-queen out w. giving her baby her milk (hakama can give milk from the side). Competition next. |
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| The challengers will be decided soon ! Looking forward to the matches. |
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| Oh god, this was such a well done build up episode and hype inducing to boot. The glorius shot at the end seriously gave me the chills. Back when I was reading the chapter I didn't care whether it was Harada or Arata who would end up winning, but eventually I ended up cheering for Harada since he put so much effort into his training. And yeah, when his true motives were revealed, that made me lol hard. For the women, I was on Inokuma's side. The odd's are against her and moreover, she's carrying so much weight on her shoulders. I'm still simply moved by her characterisation. Feels aside this episode also offered plenty to laugh again. Like the potential danger of Chihaya as a teacher or the business sense of Kanade's mother. I love the comedy in this series so much. Overall, simply fantastic. |
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| Training episode~ I love the whole thing about Inokuma. I really love the whole age discussion thing, tbh. I myself regret not having started playing karuta earlier. Not that I'm old nor anything, but there are people who start playing on their teens or earlier, and I wanted to be one of them. Next ep is gonna be so gooood aaaa |
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| Inokuma's struggle and the visual storytelling with the Kimono are absolutely fantastic. Everything she does is absolutely wonderful Dr.Harada v Arata has to be one of the most stressful and anticipated matches of this show What a build, this series keeps getting better and better |
| May our sweet and Merciful Madoka be with you |
| Chihaya imitating Suo made me lol so hard. i didn't expect she'd do that rofl. i dropped a few tears for Inokuma who's struggling between her dreams and her kids. props for the older child he understands his mom's situation even though he's just a kid by helping his mom clean the spilled water when she was panicking all over. next chapter looks hype |
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| Some funny moments this episode. Chihaya impersonating Suo, Kanade's mom copping a feel on Inokuma, Chihaya nearly rupturing Arata's eardrum in a congratulatory phone call. Rotting for Inokuma for sure, but I don't know who I want to win between Arata and Harada... |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
| It was brief, but I loved the Suo (Chihaya) vs. Arata (Taichi) faceoff. It was like magically having all my favorite characters together in one match, haha. Great episode all around! |
| Most of the episode i felt they showed how difficult it is for people who play karuta to maintain their playing skills after hitting their prime age. Harada sensei is so passionate and hardworking that it makes you respect him even more and make your heart cheer for him.  I founded inokuma's personality interesting earlier but this episode seeing her story almost brought me to tears. A hardworking mother who is torn between chasing her karuta dreams and her children. Also the fact that she is like harada past her prime age while there are more talented young girls out there in the karuta scenario. Its really frustrating struggle, but in the end she is a strong mother, plus she has a really supportive husband , huge respects to that guy and great kids as well. Kana chans mom again giving us kimono wisdom and knowledge while providing her assistance as well as promoting her shop at the same time. She's definitely has great marketing skills xD Also one thing i noticed sakurazawa sensei hasn't lost her touch, maybe we'll get to see her play competitive karuta again? Taichi is recovering little by little after getting a bit inspiration from harada sensei and a little help from chihaya. Trying to play as arata which was tough on him but he did quite well to some extent and also wishing arata for the match.Really good to see that, props to him. The comedy was so good, Chihaya copying everything of suo made me crack up as hell, especially his manner of speaking. she just did an A1 impression. Also she should change that tutor he is getting the wrong signals xD Finally the match day is here. Love how Arata's single touch on Chihaya's head calms her down and her dazed look at Arata in a hakama (i think thats the first time we have seen him wearing one? ) was really a sight to see especially with that music. He really looked cool. (I wanted to post this scene so badly but cant because of the rule of more than 1 picture, so if anyone reading this, kindly post a scene it in their replies if possible xD) Plus Harada sensei walking in like a Man on a mission with that tough look. So good. Former queen/mother fighting for her chance again and the awaited Student vs Teacher match. Next episode is gonna be real good. |
Kipo0007Dec 17, 2019 5:37 PM
| Chihaya's career path is simple - plan to marry a doctor... LOL |
If only the episodes could be a couple minutes longer 😔 Very excited for next week's episode! |
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| Chihaya imitating Suo was hilarious. ;p Oh boy, last scene was epic. Soon we will see those great battles that will eventually lead to an opportunity to have a duel with current Queen and Master. The hype is real. :) |
| Sound direction is top this season. |
| What the f*ck is MADHOUSE doing with this adaptation! WORLD 4 SPORTS is BACK, minna! Arata has arrived at the scene to gun for the Meijin title! This is the first time we are seeing Arata in glasses... I mean in Hakama! I am left without words! I love Harada-sensei but I cannot but not root for my boy Arata! Also, Taichi trying to act like Arata was so cute! But Arata blushing when Taichi wished him luck! Oh, God! If this was an all male cast anime, fujos would have kicked buckets left and right just shipping my boys! <3 Also, Chihaya is nailing down every bit about Suou-meijin! That was so mean of her not giving sweet to Tsukuba-kun because he is Class-A no hito janai. At this rate, she will beat Shinobu-chan with ease! Haha! Also, Harada-sensei is so amazing to have used every resource he could gather before the showdown! And that eating the atmosphere! Just perfect! Also, there was a super foreshadowing in this episode! Only time will reveal! Also, I love everything about Inokuma-san and Sakurazawa-sensei. Their interactions and monologues are some of the best moments in the story and they keep on bringing me to tears of happiness! Go, Inokuma-san! Also, Rion <3  Read it again! MY YAMASHIRO'S A FINE RAW GEMSTONE, ISN'T SHE? <3 OMIGOD! Rion<3 looks so cute! My heart goes doki doki every time I see her gobbling up those lucky onigiri! Boku ni mo tabetekudasai, Rion<3! |
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| i love how sometimes this show has nothing going on except monologue but it manages to make my eyes tear up |
shanimebib said: What the f*ck is MADHOUSE doing with this adaptation! WORLD 4 SPORTS is BACK, minna! Arata has arrived at the scene to gun for the Meijin title! This is the first time we are seeing Arata in glasses... I mean in Hakama! I am left without words! I love Harada-sensei but I cannot but not root for my boy Arata! Also, Taichi trying to act like Arata was so cute! But Arata blushing when Taichi wished him luck! Oh, God! If this was an all male cast anime, fujos would have kicked buckets left and right just shipping my boys! <3 Also, Chihaya is nailing down every bit about Suou-meijin! That was so mean of her not giving sweet to Tsukuba-kun because he is Class-A no hito janai. At this rate, she will beat Shinobu-chan with ease! Haha! Also, Harada-sensei is so amazing to have used every resource he could gather before the showdown! And that eating the atmosphere! Just perfect! Also, there was a super foreshadowing in this episode! Only time will reveal! Also, I love everything about Inokuma-san and Sakurazawa-sensei. Their interactions and monologues are some of the best moments in the story and they keep on bringing me to tears of happiness! Go, Inokuma-san! Also, Rion <3 Read it again! MY YAMASHIRO'S A FINE RAW GEMSTONE, ISN'T SHE? <3 OMIGOD! Rion<3 looks so cute! My heart goes doki doki every time I see her gobbling up those lucky onigiri! Boku ni mo tabetekudasai, Rion<3! This is the first time ive seen arata in hakama. And the way he calmed down chihaya with just a gentle tap on her head and the way she was looking at him with awe. He really looked so cool and with that music playing in the background as if some grand entrance. Really in a fix for whom to cheer but harada sensei deserves it more after all the years of hard work and determination imo. Also which foreshadowing are you mentioning. i am a little curious. If its the after match then i get what you are hinting at xD Inokuma should win. Her story and struggle brought me almost to tears. |
| Oh! This was a great episode in so many ways!!! Taichi being really down and Chihaya not knowing how to cheer him up! Harada Sensei who pulls Taichi, Chihaya and the whole Shiranami society in! The Arata and Suou mimics!!!! Chihaya was really terribly funny. The strategy talk between Harada and Taichi, so cool. But what made me teary is Inokuma san with her kids...........such a difficult dilema. Oe san was really a saviour there!! Then the last part, Arata walks in looking cool .......and then Harada sensei, like a boss!!! They all look great. The next episode will be good stuff!! So emotional!!! Madhouse is doing a great job!!! I'm totally pulled in! ps: Taichi's blushing face on the phone with slightly blushing Arata, lol, very appealing!Rofl. |
chiakimagotoDec 18, 2019 12:43 AM
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| Fantastic episode, like the usual! A lot of focus on Inokuma-san this episode, and they nearly got me in tears! I wouldn't say she's going doing the wrong path choosing Karuta momentarily but I suppose it differs from person to person. God, those tears sure hurt though. I have a feeling she'll retire soon (assuming that she doesn't clinch on to the Queen title this time around of course). Harada-sensei, meanwhile, really is like a bull dog but leave it to the man to cheer Taichi up. Providing with a new possible attack means too, what a find! Can't wait to see how this'll help him in his game. Impersonations, didn't think we'd see something like this in this show xD but it was fab! Chihaya-chan totally nailed the Suou impersonation lmao. #FeelsBad for Tsukuba-kun too. She's really starting to feel his game too, I can't even imagine how much of a boost that'll prove to her game once she masters it. Interesting reveal on Rion this episode by the way. "A fine raw gemstone" huh, how very interesting indeed! Arata was a really cool character this episode and that elegance with the hakama outfit, damn he was born for this lol. Sorry Arata though, Let's Go Harada-Sensei whoo-hoo! What a showdown it'll be next episode! Nothing to take away from the female side of things too, Inokuma-san vs. the West Challenger is sure to be a hit! |
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| Man, Arata looked super cool when he looked at Chihaya from over like that. But I'm still rooting for the older ones here. I've never liked Megumi and the former queen is very cute. Arata is still young and will have a plenty of chances for sure, but Harada worked hard for over 40 years to get there so I hope he at least manages to challenge Suo. Former queen & Harada Sensei FTW! |
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| LOL! Chihaya try to copy the master and Taichi play along. So look forward for upcoming episode. I think Arata will win. Former queen most likely will win consider the build up of this episode surrounding her. |
| Chihaya in Suo´s MODE was the best of this episode. LOL Arata was so gorgeous! I hope Inokuma will win, she is a great character. |
miharumii said: Chihaya in Suo´s MODE was the best of this episode. LOL I know right. xD The best part was when she imitated Suo offering calmly some daifuku after asking if somebody is Class A. ;p miharumii said: I hope Inokuma will win, she is a great character. Yeah, I root for Inokuma as well. In terms of duel to battle the current Master, I dunno to be honest. It would be interesting to see Arata vs. Suo, but Harada deserves the opportunity to run for a title more I think. |
| My god, Chihaya's Suo impression had me dying! lmao I love that girl Inokuma's scene was very touching. I'm rooting for her as well! I'm so hyped for the next matches! |
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| K, so this episode was weird in terms of framing. Way too many jump cuts. Sticks out like a sore thumb after the absolute gorgeous direction in the Arata vs. Murao match. still love the series tho, inokumaaaaaa |
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Mayuka said: i love how sometimes this show has nothing going on except monologue but it manages to make my eyes tear up So glad that I am not the only one! Kipo0007 said: shanimebib said: What the f*ck is MADHOUSE doing with this adaptation! WORLD 4 SPORTS is BACK, minna! Arata has arrived at the scene to gun for the Meijin title! This is the first time we are seeing Arata in glasses... I mean in Hakama! I am left without words! I love Harada-sensei but I cannot but not root for my boy Arata! Also, Taichi trying to act like Arata was so cute! But Arata blushing when Taichi wished him luck! Oh, God! If this was an all male cast anime, fujos would have kicked buckets left and right just shipping my boys! <3 Also, Chihaya is nailing down every bit about Suou-meijin! That was so mean of her not giving sweet to Tsukuba-kun because he is Class-A no hito janai. At this rate, she will beat Shinobu-chan with ease! Haha! Also, Harada-sensei is so amazing to have used every resource he could gather before the showdown! And that eating the atmosphere! Just perfect! Also, there was a super foreshadowing in this episode! Only time will reveal! Also, I love everything about Inokuma-san and Sakurazawa-sensei. Their interactions and monologues are some of the best moments in the story and they keep on bringing me to tears of happiness! Go, Inokuma-san! This is the first time ive seen arata in hakama. And the way he calmed down chihaya with just a gentle tap on her head and the way she was looking at him with awe. He really looked so cool and with that music playing in the background as if some grand entrance. Really in a fix for whom to cheer but harada sensei deserves it more after all the years of hard work and determination imo. Also which foreshadowing are you mentioning. i am a little curious. If its the after match then i get what you are hinting at xD Inokuma should win. Her story and struggle brought me almost to tears. Foreshadowing? There were aplenty. But the one I wanted to point out was this:  OMG! When I was reading the chapters, I really did not see some of these things. I mean who would? If anyone said they did, they are pretty much psychic! And I have a feeling you are talking about the "other" one! Haha! _MushiRock11_ said: Fantastic episode, like the usual! A lot of focus on Inokuma-san this episode, and they nearly got me in tears! I wouldn't say she's going doing the wrong path choosing Karuta momentarily but I suppose it differs from person to person. God, those tears sure hurt though. I have a feeling she'll retire soon (assuming that she doesn't clinch on to the Queen title this time around of course). Harada-sensei, meanwhile, really is like a bull dog but leave it to the man to cheer Taichi up. Providing with a new possible attack means too, what a find! Can't wait to see how this'll help him in his game. Impersonations, didn't think we'd see something like this in this show xD but it was fab! Chihaya-chan totally nailed the Suou impersonation lmao. #FeelsBad for Tsukuba-kun too. She's really starting to feel his game too, I can't even imagine how much of a boost that'll prove to her game once she masters it. Interesting reveal on Rion this episode by the way. "A fine raw gemstone" huh, how very interesting indeed! Arata was a really cool character this episode and that elegance with the hakama outfit, damn he was born for this lol. Sorry Arata though, Let's Go Harada-Sensei whoo-hoo! What a showdown it'll be next episode! Nothing to take away from the female side of things too, Inokuma-san vs. the West Challenger is sure to be a hit! You do remember Megumu from before right? She is the ace of Akashi Joshi Koukou! Akshi Joshi is one of the powerhouses like Hokuo and Fujisaki. Their match against Mizusawa is still one of my favourite group matches from the manga till this day! Looks like I am the only one rooting for my boy Arata T_T. Even Chihaya abandoned him! T_T Surprised that you did not mention Arata blushing after Taichi wished him all the best! :P The impersonations going to help them both! Man, if only Chihaya can master Suou and bridge the 7 cards (first syllable) gap! But I am glad that you noticed what really mattered! Rion <3! |
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shanimebib said: You do remember Megumu from before right? She is the ace of Akashi Joshi Koukou! Akshi Joshi is one of the powerhouses like Hokuo and Fujisaki. Their match against Mizusawa is still one of my favourite group matches from the manga till this day! Yes, Megumu! I'm really bad with names so I totally forgot, my bad. I remember exactly who she is though, and I love her followers too xD. Dat match between Mizusawa and Akashi Joshi is one my my favourites of the series thus far as well! shanimebib said: Looks like I am the only one rooting for my boy Arata T_T. Even Chihaya abandoned him! T_T Surprised that you did not mention Arata blushing after Taichi wished him all the best! :P Heh, I thought it was pretty normal that's why. A mix of surprise and happiness, I imagine. Not really into the yaoi fan-fiction personally, if that's what you were hinting at. shanimebib said: The impersonations going to help them both! Man, if only Chihaya can master Suou and bridge the 7 cards (first syllable) gap! But I am glad that you noticed what really mattered! Rion <3! I know right, that'd be freakin' awesome! Good to hear that it'll propel them forward by the way! Right, lol. ;) |
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_MushiRock11_ said: shanimebib said: You do remember Megumu from before right? She is the ace of Akashi Joshi Koukou! Akshi Joshi is one of the powerhouses like Hokuo and Fujisaki. Their match against Mizusawa is still one of my favourite group matches from the manga till this day! Yes, Megumu! I'm really bad with names so I totally forgot, my bad. I remember exactly who she is though, and I love her followers too xD. Dat match between Mizusawa and Akashi Joshi is one my my favourites of the series thus far as well! shanimebib said: Looks like I am the only one rooting for my boy Arata T_T. Even Chihaya abandoned him! T_T Surprised that you did not mention Arata blushing after Taichi wished him all the best! :P Heh, I thought it was pretty normal that's why. A mix of surprise and happiness, I imagine. Not really into the yaoi fan-fiction personally, if that's what you were hinting at. shanimebib said: The impersonations going to help them both! Man, if only Chihaya can master Suou and bridge the 7 cards (first syllable) gap! But I am glad that you noticed what really mattered! Rion <3! I know right, that'd be freakin' awesome! Good to hear that it'll propel them forward by the way! Right, lol. ;) Eh~! Not all cute moments need to be yaoi (although this is one pair I really wouldn't mind, haha!)! Let's put it like cute boys being cute! Like Kimi to Boku (super underrated)! Just look how adorable he looks here:  My heart goes kyu~n❤ when I see my boys blushing! Like Taichi when he was totally and utterly embarrassed even considering that Chihaya would be rooting for Arata instead of Harada-sensei! <3 On a serious note, this also shows another side of Arata. Although he finally acknowledges Taichi's karuta and even considers him as a rival in the game, there is this awkward affection he has for Taichi as a person, like an older brother has for his younger brother. Arata is just socially a bit awkward and cannot express his affection for Taichi. I think I need to point out that except for Nikuman, the other members actually don't know Arata and his bond with Chihaya and Taichi which Nikuman experienced as their rival in their younger days. That's why Nikuman was on point telling Chihaya to congratulate Arata for being the youngest ever male representative from the West. As for Chihaya - Oh, it's not gonna be that easy if you can tell! She is living her passion as a karuta player! She has incredible people around her like her mentors and her friends from her school! She has two hot guys in love with her! She has 20 one syllable cards! And she has the love of her life i.e. Karuta! And you think she would add 7 more one syllable cards that even Shinobu-chan doesn't have? She won't. Aaa~ah. Sometimes I am possessed by these nasty feelings. Is it the effect of being a fan of Dou-S-no-Sudou-senpai? Who knows! :D |
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shanimebib said: Eh~! Not all cute moments need to be yaoi (although this is one pair I really wouldn't mind, haha!)! Let's put it like cute boys being cute! Like Kimi to Boku (super underrated)! Yeah, I know lol. I wouldn't call it exactly "cute" though but it was certainly touching, such friendship! I feel like I could come to terms with "that" unorthodox route over time xD but .. this is fine as it is. Oh, I've heard similar things about that show. Got to watch it... shanimebib said: Just look how adorable he looks here: https://i.imgur.com/72yEyI5.jpg My heart goes kyu~n❤ when I see my boys blushing! Like Taichi when he was totally and utterly embarrassed even considering that Chihaya would be rooting for Arata instead of Harada-sensei! <3 On a serious note, this also shows another side of Arata. Although he finally acknowledges Taichi's karuta and even considers him as a rival in the game, there is this awkward affection he has for Taichi as a person, like an older brother has for his younger brother. Arata is just socially a bit awkward and cannot express his affection for Taichi. Right, I can sort of relate to that. Moments like those feel so genuine, and I just love that aspect of Chihayafuru! Ah, makes total sense that. I sort of get that feeling from Arata too, like an elder brother's affection-ish. I can't wait what's more in store for us between the two and just how much further progression we get from the two (mind you it's been pretty fantastic already so far so leaving it on this note would be completely a-okay too)! shanimebib said: I think I need to point out that except for Nikuman, the other members actually don't know Arata and his bond with Chihaya and Taichi which Nikuman experienced as their rival in their younger days. That's why Nikuman was on point telling Chihaya to congratulate Arata for being the youngest ever male representative from the West. Ah, no worries, I picked that up right away. Nikuman's a good and perceptive guy, just a knack for throwing a tantrum or two every now and then lol. shanimebib said: As for Chihaya - Oh, it's not gonna be that easy if you can tell! She is living her passion as a karuta player! She has incredible people around her like her mentors and her friends from her school! She has two hot guys in love with her! She has 20 one syllable cards! And she has the love of her life i.e. Karuta! And you think she would add 7 more one syllable cards that even Shinobu-chan doesn't have? She won't. Aaa~ah. Sometimes I am possessed by these nasty feelings. Is it the effect of being a fan of Dou-S-no-Sudou-senpai? Who knows! :D Yeah obviously, Suou-san wouldn't have become a meijin if it were that easy to perfect his game in the first place, right? When you put it like that, she really is a lucky person lol. I never really spared too much thought into this, as you can see. That's a pity, hopefully her life circumstances will give her an equally powerful game unbeknownst to the world of karuta! Lol, looks like his sadism is quite contagious... Don't go making crazy deals like he would xD. |
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| Other awesome episode: more like training of getting to know of your opponent's strategies: it's funny to see Chihaya personating Suo's personality for her to get in teh groove, even outside of playing a virtual matches as well: Chihaya can be really silly, lol When Arata got a call from Chihaya when she shouted for congratulating his victory was hilirious, she was loud that Arata have to pull the cell phone away from his ear: while Chihaya was telling Arata that Harada will defeat him, taichi pulled her phone over to wish him luck ( it really made Arata happy, good Taichi, you know how to encourage your friend while Chihaya was saying the opposite: she so naive in many ways, why can she say the truth: she wants to cheer for them both but unfornately for her her team and teh society victory comes first: but Arata is okay with it , he doesn't expect for her to cheer for him in every way... ( even so, it would bring Arata to the fullest if she gives him teh best charm as it yet)... I guess we have to see and wait, hehe. Yes the challenger match is coming up next: OMG ARATA LOOKS SO GORGEOUS WITH HIS HAKAMA: SEEING THSI FIRST TIME IN ANIME FORM IS SUCH A WONDERFUL BONUS FRO US FANS. That's so cute when Arata first appear to the stage he pat her head and brought her into the light (she remembers Arata's words as a child he's one step closer of reaching out his dream, that brought her tears of joy whiole looking at Arata coolest pose: I'M SO CHEERING OF MY BOY ALL THE WAY!!! It's finally here Arata vs Harada here we come. :) |
| Loved Chihaya's impersonation of the master. |
| @sweetangie: My Arata Soulmate! <3 We are the only ones rooting for the World 4 Sports! Sensei made him wear a champion's outfit way back in those days. It holds so many powerful meanings given his connection with Karuta. That "Karuta is a proper sport". That "his entire world is for Karuta". Everytime I see him in that outfit makes my root for him in Karuta even more! Loved the transition of Arata's voice from the younger version to the older version! Goosebumps that I got! @_MushiRock11_: I actually used to be a Class-A sadist, haha! And there are some edgy deals I followed up with my friends growing up! Good times! |
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shanimebib said: Mayuka said: i love how sometimes this show has nothing going on except monologue but it manages to make my eyes tear up So glad that I am not the only one! Kipo0007 said: This is the first time ive seen arata in hakama. And the way he calmed down chihaya with just a gentle tap on her head and the way she was looking at him with awe. He really looked so cool and with that music playing in the background as if some grand entrance. Really in a fix for whom to cheer but harada sensei deserves it more after all the years of hard work and determination imo. Also which foreshadowing are you mentioning. i am a little curious. If its the after match then i get what you are hinting at xD Inokuma should win. Her story and struggle brought me almost to tears. Foreshadowing? There were aplenty. But the one I wanted to point out was this: OMG! When I was reading the chapters, I really did not see some of these things. I mean who would? If anyone said they did, they are pretty much psychic! And I have a feeling you are talking about the "other" one! Haha! _MushiRock11_ said: Fantastic episode, like the usual! A lot of focus on Inokuma-san this episode, and they nearly got me in tears! I wouldn't say she's going doing the wrong path choosing Karuta momentarily but I suppose it differs from person to person. God, those tears sure hurt though. I have a feeling she'll retire soon (assuming that she doesn't clinch on to the Queen title this time around of course). Harada-sensei, meanwhile, really is like a bull dog but leave it to the man to cheer Taichi up. Providing with a new possible attack means too, what a find! Can't wait to see how this'll help him in his game. Impersonations, didn't think we'd see something like this in this show xD but it was fab! Chihaya-chan totally nailed the Suou impersonation lmao. #FeelsBad for Tsukuba-kun too. She's really starting to feel his game too, I can't even imagine how much of a boost that'll prove to her game once she masters it. Interesting reveal on Rion this episode by the way. "A fine raw gemstone" huh, how very interesting indeed! Arata was a really cool character this episode and that elegance with the hakama outfit, damn he was born for this lol. Sorry Arata though, Let's Go Harada-Sensei whoo-hoo! What a showdown it'll be next episode! Nothing to take away from the female side of things too, Inokuma-san vs. the West Challenger is sure to be a hit! You do remember Megumu from before right? She is the ace of Akashi Joshi Koukou! Akshi Joshi is one of the powerhouses like Hokuo and Fujisaki. Their match against Mizusawa is still one of my favourite group matches from the manga till this day! Looks like I am the only one rooting for my boy Arata T_T. Even Chihaya abandoned him! T_T Surprised that you did not mention Arata blushing after Taichi wished him all the best! :P The impersonations going to help them both! Man, if only Chihaya can master Suou and bridge the 7 cards (first syllable) gap! But I am glad that you noticed what really mattered! Rion <3! Oh so you were talking about that foreshadowing, well that was quite subtle and have to be a very absorbed viewer with envisioning abilities to see that one. But since i have read the manga i could fortunately. But the one i thought you were talking about is something else, more on the soon to be coming special event. *cough*. i think you got it xD Arata looked so cool. He was like the last person i waiting to see in a hakama.and i wasnt disappointed and harada sensei as well. So hard too root for both. |
shanimebib said: Mayuka said: i love how sometimes this show has nothing going on except monologue but it manages to make my eyes tear up So glad that I am not the only one! Kipo0007 said: This is the first time ive seen arata in hakama. And the way he calmed down chihaya with just a gentle tap on her head and the way she was looking at him with awe. He really looked so cool and with that music playing in the background as if some grand entrance. Really in a fix for whom to cheer but harada sensei deserves it more after all the years of hard work and determination imo. Also which foreshadowing are you mentioning. i am a little curious. If its the after match then i get what you are hinting at xD Inokuma should win. Her story and struggle brought me almost to tears. Foreshadowing? There were aplenty. But the one I wanted to point out was this: OMG! When I was reading the chapters, I really did not see some of these things. I mean who would? If anyone said they did, they are pretty much psychic! And I have a feeling you are talking about the "other" one! Haha! _MushiRock11_ said: Fantastic episode, like the usual! A lot of focus on Inokuma-san this episode, and they nearly got me in tears! I wouldn't say she's going doing the wrong path choosing Karuta momentarily but I suppose it differs from person to person. God, those tears sure hurt though. I have a feeling she'll retire soon (assuming that she doesn't clinch on to the Queen title this time around of course). Harada-sensei, meanwhile, really is like a bull dog but leave it to the man to cheer Taichi up. Providing with a new possible attack means too, what a find! Can't wait to see how this'll help him in his game. Impersonations, didn't think we'd see something like this in this show xD but it was fab! Chihaya-chan totally nailed the Suou impersonation lmao. #FeelsBad for Tsukuba-kun too. She's really starting to feel his game too, I can't even imagine how much of a boost that'll prove to her game once she masters it. Interesting reveal on Rion this episode by the way. "A fine raw gemstone" huh, how very interesting indeed! Arata was a really cool character this episode and that elegance with the hakama outfit, damn he was born for this lol. Sorry Arata though, Let's Go Harada-Sensei whoo-hoo! What a showdown it'll be next episode! Nothing to take away from the female side of things too, Inokuma-san vs. the West Challenger is sure to be a hit! You do remember Megumu from before right? She is the ace of Akashi Joshi Koukou! Akshi Joshi is one of the powerhouses like Hokuo and Fujisaki. Their match against Mizusawa is still one of my favourite group matches from the manga till this day! Looks like I am the only one rooting for my boy Arata T_T. Even Chihaya abandoned him! T_T Surprised that you did not mention Arata blushing after Taichi wished him all the best! :P The impersonations going to help them both! Man, if only Chihaya can master Suou and bridge the 7 cards (first syllable) gap! But I am glad that you noticed what really mattered! Rion <3! Oh so you were talking about that foreshadowing, well that was quite subtle and have to be a very absorbed viewer with envisioning abilities to see that one. But since i have read the manga i could fortunately. But the one i thought you were talking about is something else, more on the soon to be coming special event. *cough*. i think you got it xD Arata looked so cool. He was like the last person i waiting to see in a hakama.and i wasnt disappointed and harada sensei as well. So hard too root for both. sweetangie said: Other awesome episode: more like training of getting to know of your opponent's strategies: it's funny to see Chihaya personating Suo's personality for her to get in teh groove, even outside of playing a virtual matches as well: Chihaya can be really silly, lol When Arata got a call from Chihaya when she shouted for congratulating his victory was hilirious, she was loud that Arata have to pull the cell phone away from his ear: while Chihaya was telling Arata that Harada will defeat him, taichi pulled her phone over to wish him luck ( it really made Arata happy, good Taichi, you know how to encourage your friend while Chihaya was saying the opposite: she so naive in many ways, why can she say the truth: she wants to cheer for them both but unfornately for her her team and teh society victory comes first: but Arata is okay with it , he doesn't expect for her to cheer for him in every way... ( even so, it would bring Arata to the fullest if she gives him teh best charm as it yet)... I guess we have to see and wait, hehe. Yes the challenger match is coming up next: OMG ARATA LOOKS SO GORGEOUS WITH HIS HAKAMA: SEEING THSI FIRST TIME IN ANIME FORM IS SUCH A WONDERFUL BONUS FRO US FANS. That's so cute when Arata first appear to the stage he pat her head and brought her into the light (she remembers Arata's words as a child he's one step closer of reaching out his dream, that brought her tears of joy whiole looking at Arata coolest pose: I'M SO CHEERING OF MY BOY ALL THE WAY!!! It's finally here Arata vs Harada here we come. :) I am glad taichi is slowly warming upto arata again and same for arata, both really respect each other. just have their differences. Chihaya was more like at loss for words seeing aratas determination and more so seeing him in a hakama for the first time.She was like "WOW" xD |
shanimebib said: I actually used to be a Class-A sadist, haha! And there are some edgy deals I followed up with my friends growing up! Good times! Right, and making Sudo-senpai giving a run for his money in the process I imagine. I’ve only got praises in mind now lol. |
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| ok preparation of the finals.... this was nice.... I want arata to win...but just want that master to lose already |
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| @shanimebib Oh yes, exactly like you said: when it comes to ARATA, we stick together like glue, our excitement for Arata just NEVER STOPS: IT JUST GETS OVERLY INTENSE THAT IT FEELS GOOD, LOL!!!! Come to think of it, Arata is wearing the same hakama his grandpa worn when he entered inside of Omi Jingu: playing his championship tournaments as Meijin ( then later became "Eternal Meijin"): Arata feels by wearing his " ultimate sportsmanship uniform" gives him power and strength to play his matches with everything he has: and most importantly, Arata feels his grandpa's presence is very nearby watching him right beside him ( his most beloved sensei giving him his "blessing" to his greatest victory): like Arata imagine him how his grandpa would react seeing Arata playing his best at the first match (aww, how cute!!): note, spoilers for ep 13 I believe since this image is from ch 117 that will be animated: Now Arata has turned his dream into a promise the moment he steps in the field where he's getting closer of reaching out his "ultimate dream" becoming a reality: funny in how having Arata looking at Chihaya's eye at each other express their message across without words: Chihaya can really hear Arata's inner voice reaching out her ears just by having eye contact: THAT'S SO POWERFUL INDEED!!!! @Kipo0007; oh yes Chihaya was stunned as she saw Arata wearing a Hakama: she can't let her eyes off of him: OMG, HE'S SO COOL, OH YES!!!!! XD |
sweetangieDec 20, 2019 11:56 PM
| Love Chihaya so much. Her Sou imitation was hilarious. Quite like the struggle Mom has with the balance of Karuta versus being a good mom. Gonna be some good games next ep. |
| Harada is clearly a man of great ambition... On another note, Suo's demeanour suits Chihaya quite a bit more than her regular demeanour. |
| The clear similarities between Harada-sensei and Inokuma. They're past their prime. Harada-sensei is still fully dedicated toward karuta while Inokuma is having a dilemma on whether to drop her karuta for her family. Just like how life is, eh? I haven't watched Chihayafuru S3 since episode 01. I stacked up the episode to marathon and now I reached its final aired episode. I have a problem with its pace at episode 01 and I was afraid that they're in a rush for such a good series. But boy, episode 02 got back on track very quickly and it accomplished its usual high quality. Now that I have finished episode 11, the more I feel miserable on how the series scored at 7/10. I do a rough count, but without all those bots, the score will be around 8.60~8.70, which is insane and very deserving. Well, Chihayafuru only have a small community compared to others, but the fact that we actually love the series and not filled with bandwagons like others is at least a good thing for me. A hidden gem for us all, isn't it? |
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| Man, I think I've realized why I'm slowly liking Chihayafuru less: it's become more "sports anime" and less "coming of age/slice of life" :( This was a great episode and I liked it a lot more than the last one - Chihaya and Taichi "acting" like Suou and Arata ... all for Harada! Man, I love him - he's so intent on his dream and is using everyone to support him. You go! Not to mention Inokuma's "my life as a mom vs my dream career" metaphor was pretty on the nose, but it worked out once Oe taught her the kimono trick - you can have both! :P It seems pretty clear she's going to win the Queen challenger since we haven't really seen anything of Megumu at all. Excellent set up episode and what can I say, I'm missing the karuta club kids as we just get tournament after tournament ... >_< |
| Imitating Suo Hisashi's layout huh? Doesn't sound like an easy task. Lmao the cousin's reaction to Chihaya. Also I noticed she's copying Suo's speaking habits. Good stuff. Man Inokuma's predicament really hit home. It's tough managing to compete while also looking after your children. Arata looks stunning in that kimono. It complements his dark hair nicely. |
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