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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- This was an emotional start. We got the main characters back again and the familiar tune of the Chihayafuru tune I remember. Those characters look like how I remember from the previous seasons. There's also some fundamentals about the karuta gameplay (a bit refreshing since it's been years since season 2 aired) We also got Chihaya and Taichi who wants to be part of a training camp. It's wonderful just seeing this show back again. Can't wait to see more of this season. |
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| Starting the season w. the three of them when young Arata left. Junior high when Chihaya was invited to join Rikujou-bu (her start of running was like doing Karuta), and in return she invited that girl to Karuta. Taichi, in different junior high, remembering the time with Arata. Arata, after leaving, also remembering time w. Chihaya. Then previous seasons in recap w. OP. Chihaya and Taichi to opponent school to train. The training was strict. It seems like there are other schools, too. lol @ there's love story. Girls talk, too. Someone warning that Taichi is stronger than Chihaya. Practice matches and opponent is that short hair girl, using only left hand. Chihaya losing, but the opponent is getting scary of her for being persistent. Getting tired in 3rd match, but the female coach corrected posture. She said needs to maintain good posture regardless of being tired. Her next opponent is Taichi. She lost. Airing 2 eps. non-stop next. https://twitter.com/chihaya_anime/status/1186706030387875840 |
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| Not gonna lie I teared up a little bit when the "Team Chihayafuru" motif started the episode |
| I am so hyped about this show starting. How incredibly lucky we are! First episode and it seems like the show has not missed a beat. How many shows can take a multi year break and come back with an intact cast, director, studio, even opening theme artist?!? The show has every bit of charm that I remember and I am very much looking forward to the rest of the season. |
| LET'S GOOO IT'S FINALLY BACK ! I'm glad to see that there's no quality drop in the production so far, I really feared that. So good to have them back <3 |
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| I've waited so long for this. We pick up right where season 2 left off. The training was intense. I loved the match between Chihaya and Rion. I wish they would have shown just a little of her match with Taichi though. Hurry up next week! |
| Cried through the whole episode because of course I would. I have no words to express how happy I am for being alive to see this season getting animated. Can't wait for what's to come. I will try to prepare my heart once more. |
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| I never tend to rewatch a episode but with Chihayafuru I did. My GOAT is back |
| 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 So much looking forward to the upcoming highlights of this season |
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| Amazing that Madhouse decided to make a Season 3 of anything lol. Beautiful OST comes back, beautiful Chihaya. So nice to be back. Also glad that it wasn't a full recap. Really just threw us right back...almost felt like the last 5 years of nothing didn't exist! - almost lol. God it feel so good to have this show back! |
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| Great first episode with a little bit of flashback and jumping right into the training camp. Chihaya's eating face is hilarious  |
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| Not gonna lie, teared up the minute I heard the main theme start playing. That was everything I could have asked for and then some. The animation is on point, the ost is as beautiful as ever, and the voice acting doesn't seem to have missed beat in the 6 year wait. Next Tuesday cant get here soon enough. |
| The love that is Chihayafuru is finally back! Interestingly, the first part of this episode was taken from Chihayafuru: Chuugakusei-hen. I am glad that it worked as a bit of a promotional for Tokiumi Yui-sensei and at the same time gave a quick "the story so far" before jumping right back at where it ended. I am not gonna lie. I have soft spots for Rion and I am excited to see her development as a character. Chihayafuru will let even the side characters to shine! And of course Sakurazawa-sensei. God, I swear if we go to the Midori chapters, I am gonna cry a bucket. As for the romance, we are continuing where it was at alright. Fujisaki Girl A: Ayase-san, do you have a boyfriend? Fujisaki Girl B: You must have one! I bet guys are all over you! Fujisaki Girl A: Does he play karuta? Karuta Baka: I... I don't have a boyfriend. Fujisaki Girl A: Oh, come on! What about the Mizusawa club president? Karuta Baka: But if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him, so I have to work hard. And she says that while completely ignoring the question that precedes it. Gonna hurt some fans but that's how it is. I am gonna advise people to just enjoy the fun episodes for the time being. It's gonna start hurting for real down the line this season. Also, next two weeks will have 2 episodes each. So, next week we will get episodes 2 and 3 and episodes 4 and 5 in the following one. :) |
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| it feels so good to see this anime back! the whole episode was pure bliss to watch, too good! |
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| Chihaya was really panicking when the "love talk" started lol. That's not at all where her mind is. |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
shanimebib said: As for the romance, we are continuing where it was at alright. Fujisaki Girl A: Ayase-san, do you have a boyfriend? Fujisaki Girl B: You must have one! I bet guys are all over you! Fujisaki Girl A: Does he play karuta? Karuta Baka: I... I don't have a boyfriend. Fujisaki Girl A: Oh, come on! What about the Mizusawa club president? Karuta Baka: But if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him, so I have to work hard. And she says that while completely ignoring the question that precedes it. Maybe I read that scene in a different way? I think she's actually answering. "I don't have a boyfriend but if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him (the boy I like) so I have to work hard)" Maybe it's just me and my Team Arata glasses. Loved the episode, though it felt a little rushed at first. |
| oh my god i'm gonna cry one day a week again thanks to this anime anime of the year is here |
| If you haven’t watched it with headphones on, do yourself a favor and go back for another listen. When I was suddenly hit near the end by poetry swirling around in surround sound, it was... a little awe-inspiring. |
Laurine_Andersen said: shanimebib said: As for the romance, we are continuing where it was at alright. Fujisaki Girl A: Ayase-san, do you have a boyfriend? Fujisaki Girl B: You must have one! I bet guys are all over you! Fujisaki Girl A: Does he play karuta? Karuta Baka: I... I don't have a boyfriend. Fujisaki Girl A: Oh, come on! What about the Mizusawa club president? Karuta Baka: But if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him, so I have to work hard. And she says that while completely ignoring the question that precedes it. Maybe I read that scene in a different way? I think she's actually answering. "I don't have a boyfriend but if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him (the boy I like) so I have to work hard)" Maybe it's just me and my Team Arata glasses. Loved the episode, though it felt a little rushed at first. It's the continuation of the poem she wrote in the hospital of course. |
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| It's finally here! Damn ngl the first few minutes really made me want to rewatch the 2 seasons! Can't wait for the double ep broadcast next week! |
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| Man, the art is super pretty. Ugh, as a Taichi stan, Chihaya once again managed to frustrate me lol and it's only the first episode! Girl, take some hints! |
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| Damn, feels amazing to have this back. It's been like what? 6 years or so since I've seen this. Atmosphere is great as always, glad to have all the characters back. Seeing Karuta played again was great, so what can I say? Fantastic way to restart the series and I'm excited to see what's next. I should probably do a quick read through of the first two seasons since my memory is rusty. |
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| 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. |
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| Chihayafuru is back bois. Wataya Arata ftw! 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
_MushiRock11_ said: 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. Since you are a Taichi fan, you are in for some real treat. Nothing much to say about the thoroughbred that is Arata. And yes. Rion only gets better. I am glad that you already picked it up just from this episode. But we will really miss Fujisaki and Hokuou third years during the school tournaments! Sudou-dou-S-senpai in particular. The school tournaments will never be the same without him and the other third years! landofthekwt said: As far I can tell Michiru has never played karuta with Chihaya She did in Chuugakusei-hen but it was not in the circle where they played. She had a crushing defeat and gave up straightaway. I am glad that the story revisited Michiru because we tend to forget that she was Chihaya's mental support when Chihaya was all alone in middle school. |
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shanimebib said: Since you are a Taichi fan, you are in for some real treat. Nothing much to say about the thoroughbred that is Arata. And yes. Rion only gets better. I am glad that you already picked it up just from this episode. But we will really miss Fujisaki and Hokuou third years during the school tournaments! Sudou-dou-S-senpai in particular. The school tournaments will never be the same without him and the other third years! Yeah, I can tell already tell. Taichi’s got incredible talent, nowhere in comparison to the other two but they’re of an exceptional case to begin with, and perseverance for one thing I reckon so I can’t wait to see what achievements he’ll manage to rack up! Also just to clarify, I’m a fan of both actually but if I had to choose one, it’d be Taichi. I’m completely a-okay with Arata though but Taichi better get some form of happiness in that case and vice-versa but maybe, just maybe, to a micromoleculer-less scale (I don’t even know what I’m on at the moment). Oh, really? That was just a gut feeling so a fluke from my side lol. I’m looking forward to seeing the rivalry unfold deeper then! Oh yeah, totally. I really liked Sudo-senpai and his contagious sadism xD. No one else in Hokuou really piqued my interest and similarly no one else from Fujisaki, other than Rion, the Coach, that boob-loving senpai and that senpai suffering from Rion’s oblivious to romance. Got to say, some of those match-ups however were top-notch! Does the story somehow diverge more into the individual competitions or are there just not enough interesting team battles like in the previous seasons anymore? |
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| i'm so happy chihayafuru is BACK i've waited like 6 years for this !!!! also this episode had a greater focus on love which was really nice!! i loved how it made chihaya really think about her love for karuta rather than shift into a real romantic thing bc it's chihaya for god's sake |
_MushiRock11_ said: shanimebib said: Since you are a Taichi fan, you are in for some real treat. Nothing much to say about the thoroughbred that is Arata. And yes. Rion only gets better. I am glad that you already picked it up just from this episode. But we will really miss Fujisaki and Hokuou third years during the school tournaments! Sudou-dou-S-senpai in particular. The school tournaments will never be the same without him and the other third years! Yeah, I can tell already tell. Taichi’s got incredible talent, nowhere in comparison to the other two but they’re of an exceptional case to begin with, and perseverance for one thing I reckon so I can’t wait to see what achievements he’ll manage to rack up! Also just to clarify, I’m a fan of both actually but if I had to choose one, it’d be Taichi. I’m completely a-okay with Arata though but Taichi better get some form of happiness in that case and vice-versa but maybe, just maybe, to a micromoleculer-less scale (I don’t even know what I’m on at the moment). Oh, really? That was just a gut feeling so a fluke from my side lol. I’m looking forward to seeing the rivalry unfold deeper then! Oh yeah, totally. I really liked Sudo-senpai and his contagious sadism xD. No one else in Hokuou really piqued my interest and similarly no one else from Fujisaki, other than Rion, the Coach, that boob-loving senpai and that senpai suffering from Rion’s oblivious to romance. Got to say, some of those match-ups however were top-notch! Does the story somehow diverge more into the individual competitions or are there just not enough interesting team battles like in the previous seasons anymore? Yes. It does. Not spoiling or anything but I guess most of those will take place in season 4 (if season 4 happens that is. As I have said in another thread, there are enough chapters for more than 5 cours of anime. That translates to roughly 63-65 episodes). Also stay away from the manga discussion threads that are not marked with chapters. They are full of spoilers. This season will be amazing in many ways because a lot of dynamics will change around the end. So keep your eyes peeled. :) |
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| I'M SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY TO HAVE MY BELOVED CHIHAYAFURU BACK I MISSED THIS ANIME SO MUCH!!! The animation is beautiful as always, the OP pretty nice, I wasn't able to see the ED though idk if it was my video only... Oh there's going to be so much QUALITY to come in this undoubtedly amazing season ~aaaaaaahhhh I'm so excited! |
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| Well that was a nice kick off.... heartwarming! Hey, where is the ending? |
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| oh yes it's finally back |
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| I didn't expect myself to be tHiS hyped for this since I have been waiting for a little over a year (haha) but as soon as I saw Taichi on screen, my heart just- <3 full blown fell for him again! I am not caught up with the manga, but from the author I believe that the manga is supposed to be ending at the end of this year or early next year I believe? Ooof, IDK if 25 episodes will suffice (my memory of the manga is fuzzy, but I'm p sure they held of the animation bc of the fact the manga was ending soon) TLDR; my memory sucks. Anyways, I'm so happy to see my faves on screen :) I can't wait to see Taichi's match w/Chihaya!! At this point IDC who Chihaya ends up with (I have theories oc, but-) I just am happy to see the animation return in full force!! The animation has improved so much (those crisp leaves uwu)!! This is a great start to the series, I hope the rating doesn't drop so much haha,,,it's so hard to get ppl to be excited over a "card game" "sports" anime c: #TEAMTAICHI |
  Although we part as I leave for Inaba, —Hyakunin Isshu (小倉百人一首): where pines grow on the moutain peaks If I am to hear that you pine for me I shall come back to you again Poem #16 "Tachiwakare"© |
| I'm glad it started with a recap for dolts like me that didn't rewatch the old seasons (although once the flashback party ended I winded glancing back at s2e24-25 on high speed to remember some context) it was so cool to see these characters back onscreen again! So glad I found this anime through ProZD's anime recommendations video way back!! |
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| I'm so happy this show back. Can't believe it's been 6 years since 2nd season! I re-watched previous seasons, and I was glad that this season continued where they left off. I kinda feared it would be more of a re-cap in the first episode. There was some, with addition of a flashback of Chihaya's childhood, but it wasn't as much as I feared. The graphics and animation are better, but still have the same style as two previous seasons. Chihaya is as cute as ever. Oh how I wish I could binge the whole season right now! |
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shanimebib said: Laurine_Andersen said: Maybe I read that scene in a different way? I think she's actually answering. "I don't have a boyfriend but if I don't get better at karuta, I won't even get to sit across him (the boy I like) so I have to work hard)" Maybe it's just me and my Team Arata glasses. Loved the episode, though it felt a little rushed at first. It's the continuation of the poem she wrote in the hospital of course. OH YES: CHIHAYAFURU IS FINALLY HERE: MY HEART COULDN'T STOP FROM RACING FROM ALL THE EXCITEMENT; I'M SO SO HAPPY TO SEE A THIRD SEASON COME TO LIFE: THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN IT'S THE BEST ANIME FROM 2019 IN MY BOOK!!!! xD The girl -love chat was AWESOME: after Chihaya heard those girls talking about the guy they like she thought about Arata,( SO CUTE!!!), I EVEN SHOUTED OUT LOUD HOW SWEET CHIHAYA SAW IN ARATA, IT'S HIM WHO SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN THE TOPIC OF LOVE APPEARS: this isn't the first time, it also happened in the second season when Sumire told Chihaya is there someone she likes: she thought about Arata, and she even called him right after: those moments aren't coincidences, it carries meaning to our main heroine. I can't wait to see Arata in the next episode ( OH YES I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM AGAIN ON FULL SCREEN, LOL!!!!!!!) I can't believe I watched it at very late at night ( my job got in the way from watching it earlier), but I'm here. |
sweetangieOct 23, 2019 2:37 AM
| I like how chihaya remembered arata when asked about boyfriend. Chihaya x Arata ftw. |
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| Ugh I'm more nervous than anything knowing what's coming up this season, but it was washed away as soon as the music hit. I've missed this show so much shanimebib said: _MushiRock11_ said: 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. Since you are a Taichi fan, you are in for some real treat. Nothing much to say about the thoroughbred that is Arata. Since when does suffering = in for a real treat? (: |
FireFistYKOct 23, 2019 4:52 AM
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Muhammad_Alam01 said: I want to ask, is this a romance anime? Romance is a subplot but very important to the story. |
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| Finally it's back. Miss this show a lot. |
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