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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Wow, the scenes of Chihaya crying....very emotional. They also managed to throw in some light moments too thanks to Chihaya's personality. No doubt Taichi has been on her mind since their latest match. I kinda like how the episode transitioned scenes between the two characters. Hopefully Chihaya makes the best decisions for her own future. |
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| Chihaya won. Now she gets attention by others. Club teacher allowing them to concentrate on Karuta. Chihaya's mother arrived, and Chihaya cried saying she cannot choose between two. Two guys thought Chihaya is each other's girl. School trip, and Mamo's character didn't go. Megane-kun sensed the real reason he didn't come. Miyu-Miyu's character w. his brothers and that girl who likes Mamo's character practice. Mamo's character chose to practice and participate next competition. Megane-kun said he uses the time available to do karuta or there will be no time because he would study medical school. Hosoya-san's character not doing well on practice. His childhood friend reminded him. A mysterious guy visiting queen. |
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| A very angst-y episode after Chihaya's triumph. The love triangle is heating up. I hope to see even more of two of the most under-appreciated characters in the series, Arata and Shinobu! |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
| Arata makes what it seems to be his declaration of war against Taichi. Chihaya feels betrayed because Taichi went to the East Qualifiers while she went to Kyoto... I didn't understand why Madhouse made the last card of the match Aria? The last card was Shira. Anyways... QUALIFIERS HYPE. |
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| "Chihaya belongs to no one." Also, Chihaya the slacker but I can really see why she would pick her one and only school trip because she wants to become a Karuta advisor and spend time with Michiru-chan. The middle-school story elaborates on why Michiru-chan holds special place for Chihaya. Also, Taichi one upped Chihaya again! He is not gonna wait for Chihaya to look his way! That's the quality that he lacked and now he is gonna get stronger and better in Karuta than ever before! Also, Yuu <3. Katsudon and Katsu curry both hold the "victory"! Also, Suou-meijin makes his appearance for the first time this season! Gosh! The freaken' Meijin visiting our resident Queen! Also, Qualifiers Hype! |
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shanimebib said: "Chihaya belongs to no one." Also, Chihaya the slacker but I can really see why she would pick her one and only school trip because she wants to become a Karuta advisor and spend time with Michiru-chan. The middle-school story elaborates on why Michiru-chan holds special place for Chihaya. Also, Taichi one upped Chihaya again! He is not gonna wait for Chihaya to look his way! That's the quality that he lacked and now he is gonna get stronger and better in Karuta than ever before! Also, Yuu <3. Katsudon and Katsu curry both hold the "victory"! Also, Suou-meijin makes his appearance for the first time this season! Gosh! The freaken' Meijin visiting our resident Queen! Also, Qualifiers Hype! IKR!! Whats this?! Actual screentime of Suou? How long has it been since we last saw him? I do read the manga but I dont really remember much of the earlier chapters so I actually didnt know he would show up this early again tbh |
| Chihaya won, as expected. After 56 episodes, she won a individual tournament for the first time ever. She already do the best she could. Finally, Arata and Taichi will have some love-war . Expect they will fight on Masters Qualifier. Chihaya is just too naive. She don't know Taichi very well. That boy will lie to anyone to chase his target. |
| Finally Shinobu gets some screen time, as well as Suou its a miracle! Another great episode, cant wait for the Masters Qualifier. |
axel360 said: I hope to see even more of two of the most under-appreciated characters in the series, Arata and Shinobu! You won't be disappointed with this season. Arata and Shinobu-chan will appear much more in this season compared to before. Fionavar said: shanimebib said: Also, Suou-meijin makes his appearance for the first time this season! Gosh! The freaken' Meijin visiting our resident Queen! IKR!! Whats this?! Actual screentime of Suou? How long has it been since we last saw him? I do read the manga but I dont really remember much of the earlier chapters so I actually didnt know he would show up this early again tbh Are you a Class A? Oh, he's gonna have plenty more this season! Including the infamous "You won't". ;) |
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| Taichi skipping the trip to join the qualifier was expected, but still interesting to see. Happy that Shinobu and Suo are finally back this episode ! Missed Shinobu especially. |
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| Chihaya won, good. I think this match was more about showing Taichi's determination and how he will get more serious about Karuta, rivaling Chihaya's level of that. Too bad she dropped out of the queen match, well as long as she's happy. Shinobu's pajamas, lmao. Okay street clothes, she looks like a clown in them but. I see. |
| Damn, I was hoping Taichi would win, but interesting he is going for the Master Tournament. Speaking of the Master, interesting he is showing up at the Queen's house, hope we get more of them. It's a shame it never showed the winner of Class B, I was hoping the weirdo would finally get to Rank A, hopefully it will reveal the result soon. |
| “I just spent the last two years thinking that you guys knew more than me about life and I just found out that you guys are just as dumb as me.” “Duh-doy.” “Yeah, duh-doy.” |
| I'll admit I was kinda rooting for Taichi but I knew Chihaya would win. Happy for her. :) Loved the post match scene with her Mom and their club adviser with her mentioning everything she wanted to do, it was sweet in it's own way. Taichi is going all out, I'm rooting for him in the qualifiers! |
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| Taichi is now going serious w/ Karuta from the looks of it its gonna end up w/ Arata vs Mashima at the Masters Qualifer w/c is hyyyypeee. also Shinobu, IMO best girl, is adorable. i wanna see more of her this season. |
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| I remember being so disappointed that Taichi didn't win this one in the manga. I really thought and happen he would but yea, thing never go well for him so I might've at least gotten used it. Also looking at it realistically, even if she came off injury, Chihaya more or less, regained her max level during this tournament. Adding to the fact that she had a break between the final match, it really wouldn't make much sense for her to lose despite all her advantages... that especially becomes clear in later part in the game because since Taichi couldn't make a decent card lead in early game, then it's GG fighting against her hearing when there are only few cards left. So she should've won and she won... not that it didn't left me disappointed. Oh well, Taichi might not be best karuta player but he is definitely the best character of this series. I can't wait for his character arc that will start rolling out after this classifier is all said and done. Today was yet another necessary sacrifice for the greatness to come! |
| Anyone else caught Wakayama in the episode, I wonder? That's Wakamiya, CR. BitterBones said: Shinobu's pajamas, lmao. Okay street clothes, she looks like a clown in them but. I see. You do not, I repeat, you do not underestimate those fashion senses! Snowmaru is here to stay! Same can be said for Daddy Bear! |
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| Was Suou propositioning Shinobu??? |
| As a manga reader, I knew what the results of the match would be. But, it still hurts seeing Taichi lose. He has the worst luck :( dang, the plot/Yuki Suetsugu just really isn't on his side :ll Arata really annoyed me in this episode when he mentioned casually how "good" Chihaya did in the match like...bro, you are talking to the one who lost the match, that comment hurts. All Arata could think about his how much he should have been in the match and mentioning that Chihaya "belonged" to Taichi which is irrelevant!! (this part made me roll my eyes)) Taichi is literally upset because be lost...Arata is so dense;;;; ugh, that conversation really bothered me. I'm getting weird vibes about Sumire potentially ending up with Taichi b/c I get the feeling that it will be Arata x Chihaya (I always end up getting 2nd lead syndrome in love triangles ;___;) Idc if Taichi doesn't end up with Chihaya, I just want my boy to be happy;; he deserves the best. I think a lot of people who criticize Taichi & Taichi supporters for liking him despite the fact that he "oNLy pLayINg kArUta fOR cHihAYA" should really see this episode. You can see the look of determination in his eyes!! He is in it to win it. He is more than just Chihaya's pretty love interest. Side note: Chihaya just doesn't have the emotional capacity to love anyone...she barely understands Taichi despite being his closest friend. |
SugusatoNov 20, 2019 6:37 AM
  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"© |
_Salsa said: Can any manga readers tell me what chapter this episode is from? I want to read the manga after this its sooo good and chihayas class is so cute in this episode and shinobus outfit is so UGLY I CRIED This episode's chapters are 105-106 I think |
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 so happy Chihaya won, but man Taichi is such a sore loser. I never really liked his character and the stuff he pulled this ep is the reason why. I appreciate Chihaya's sentiment wanting to go on the class trip, but I still think it was the wrong move. As touching as her breaking down and crying was, I don't think "went on the school trip" is what employers will be looking for on Chihaya's resume as she applies to be a teacher. |
| This episode really feels how the dynamics of the three main characters are starting to change. Chihaya made a great decision! She finds her goal in life! She wants to be a teacher to become a karuta advisor and prioritizes her future above her karuta goals. She also feels the wheels of times turning. While Arata's image of "the time he had most fun" playing karuta is messed up by Taichi taking that place, he defies him straight after Taichi losing.....not the best moment for Taichi. Finally he's losing his calm, fufu. Btw I really liked the little scene between Arata and Yuu. She obviously knows the "real" Arata very well, no God of karuta stuff in her mind, and supports him. This all probably motivated Taichi to skip the school trip. He's really in a brooding mood and struggling with himself.....distancing himself from his teammates and going on his secretive, lone journey to the qualifiers..... Aaaaaaah and finally Suou San! I've been waiting for him! |
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| Awesome episode! It's so sad to see how the score of this season dropped a few tiers like that, 8.50+ is the bare minimum in my opinion. Hopefully, the mods will be able to take care of the bots so that this show will finally get the right treatment from this community. Anyway, it's amazing to see how the three are developing here! Chihaya's tears plus that outburst though, definitely felt a tingle in my kokoro there and mad props to the VA there! I'm so glad her mother made it just about in time as well, it's a pity she didn't get to watch the match but I'm sure this'll help propel Chihaya forward during cinch moments. Harada-sensei's monologue at the start of the episode was so true, on another note. At the end of the day, nothing beats winning and nothing is more frustrating than coming second place. Taichi, my condolences, but I'm glad he's decided to give it another shot! Just one more try left in the bank, how cruel this world. I've a feeling this is leading up to something bad though, just a gutsy feeling. Chihaya fretting over Taichi's "lie" was touching to see, for some reason. Feel bad for her friend though, that was really not nice from her part. Shinobu meets Suou? Totally didn't see that coming, good lord! What's he up to? I so can't wait to see what happens next? Lol @ her choice of clothing there though. Transitions in this episode, something about it really caught my attention. Maybe it's me, but did it seem a little more dramatic and fitting as such to anyone else? Really loving the ED theme now! Probably my favourite of the three so far. Funny how I deemed it as the lowest-ranked on my first impression. |
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shanimebib said: BitterBones said: Shinobu's pajamas, lmao. Okay street clothes, she looks like a clown in them but. I see. You do not, I repeat, you do not underestimate those fashion senses! Snowmaru is here to stay! Same can be said for Daddy Bear! I. understand. Mhmm. |
| The awesomeness doesn't stop here, ALWAYS GETTING EXCITED SEEING THE NEW EPISODES OF CHIHAYAFURU: it's hard to believe it's been 6 six years since these chapters of the manga arrive reach so many fans' hearts. Arata's words to Taichi was awesome, well said Arata: "Chihaya belongs to no one" got me hyper of excitement definitely signs of jealously jumping in: its Arata declaration war to Taichi now it's clear of Arata's doubts of thinking they were a couple: the war IT'S ON!!!! Arata is now irritated what he stated to Taichi about Chihaya, so much that he even lost sight track of the qualifier in the next day, even he isn't aware of what he feels right now, later it's all going to come together: Hang in there my favorite karuta baka ( Arata's rollercoaster ride just awaits him next...): ( OMG, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS DEVELOPMENT IN MY FULLSCREEN TV!!!!!). Chihaya upsetting see Taichi getting ahead of her is really something, poor girl:hang in there Chihaya, enjoy your trip to the fullest. I can't wait for the next episodes, WATCHING CHIHAYAFURU ALWAYS BRINGS TEH BEST PART BEFORE HEADING TO BEDTIME). |
| Chihaya won as expected Taichi is still being an asshole to arata. I loved every bit of the conversation both of them had especially "chihaya doesn't belong to anyone". Shinobu chan is cute as always. Gotta love her fashion sense. |
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| Taichi is my favourite character in Chihayafuru but he was too edgy this episode. Why do you keep it a secret, boi? Also, it was sad that Chihaya decided to skip the qualifiers for a mere school trip. I guess this season will focus more on Taichi and Arata rather than Chihaya. |
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| Post match scene with Chihaya was just way too precious. Taichi got the jump on her now tho, pretty hyped now that the more competetive phase started. And man, I dig Shinobu and her sense for fashion. |
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| Damn, I never liked Taichi. While I respect his desire for self-improvement, his selfishness is just too much for me to stomach. He really just couldn't be at least a tiny bit happy for Chihaya's victory, now could he? Or be straight with her and tell her about his plans? It's not like he'd be battling HER for the title anyways, so I don't see his problem. On the other hand, Arata's observation was awesome: Chihaya indeed belongs to no one. And Shinobu quite rocked her "street clothes". xD Also I hope she and Meijin won't be too much trouble, whatever it is they might be planning to do.^^ |
| Despite his loss, Mashima strides on his arduous path. Given the height of his ambitions, I cannot help but sympathise with him. However, Chihaya has plenty of hurdles on her chosen path as well. Arata somehow managed to deepen my distaste for him. |
littlecrisis said: Neji said: Taichi is the best character as far as I am concerned, so his loss was sad for me, but expected. I also find it funny, how everyone is trashing him about "Chiahaya not belonging to anyone" conversation. Arata is the one who spouted this BS and not Taichi and on the contrary Taichi has never behaved that way, but rather completely devoted himself to the girl that he loves. I have not doubt that he will even become Master so that "karuta moron" Chihaya can see him. He is making all of her dreams come true, while also sacrificing his own aspirations.Love him or hate him, but he is going all out for the girl he loves and for that I love his character. Oh, I never said he wasn't a good character. He is well written. I just can't stand him, that's all. xD Partly so because I'm convinced he cares more about himself than about Chihaya - after all, he did threaten to bully her if she stuck by Arata when they were kids, and later he kept her isolated from Arata by withholding his number, and now he's lying to her. That said, Taichi has his good bits & pieces too, but they just don't shine much for me. :/ Sorry for shaming him, had to get it off my chest though. :D Dont feel bad for not liking him.. I dont either.. but I advise you dont mention that here.. people tend to get mad triggered if you critize their precious Taichi lol |
Neji said: I also wanted to add one thing that from my perspective Taichi has to earn Chihaya's love step by step, which he does his best to do, which Arata has it by default and completely undeserved (what has he done in years for Chihaya to love him to such level). Umm, Arata changed her life? He practically gave her something for herself to strive for? Are we even following the same story here? And what do you mean by undeserved? So, you have to be something to deserve someone's love? Good luck with that! Neji said: I love the underdog who puts his all for the cause, but I also think that Chihaya as character doesn't deserve him. She is good looking, but a complete moron, so I myself a little confused on this one. Too bad there are no other good female characters for Taichi. Alright. I hope your Taichi finds another girl off the story. OFF SCREEN. Because you clearly don't like Chihaya and none can hold a candle to your Ore-sama Taichi, right? Also, since she is not good enough for your Taichi, you should have thought twice before putting it like that. Your Taichi is at fault here, for suffering for a girl that you don't think is GOOD ENOUGH for him. That NOT GOOD ENOUGH girl is what your Taichi is wasting his amazing brain-cells for. You see? That's the problem with Taichi and so called neutral fans of this story. |
shanimebibNov 20, 2019 4:48 PM
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Neji said: shanimebib said: Umm, Arata changed her life? He practically gave her something for herself to strive for? Are we even following the same story here? And what do you mean by undeserved? So, you have to be something to deserve someone's love? Good luck with that! Alright. I hope your Taichi finds another girl off the story. OFF SCREEN. Because you clearly don't like Chihaya and none can hold a candle to your Ore-sama Taichi, right? Also, since she is not good enough for your Taichi, you should have thought twice before putting it like that. Your Taichi is at fault here, for suffering for a girl that you don't think is GOOD ENOUGH for him. That NOT GOOD ENOUGH girl is what your Taichi is wasting his amazing brain-cells for. You see? That's the problem with Taichi and so called neutral fans of this story. Lol hi there old timer. I saw we joined MAL around same time in 2007. View expressed above is just my opinion about a show that I enjoy, so no need get worked up about some guys opinion and honestly I stopped reading after the first paragraph, when you said "Arata changed her life". He taught her a game and she will love him her entire life, sounds fare to me lol. Good thing your didn't read the ranting part! Might have been a bit harsh. Peace~ Peace~ |
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| Wow... Taichi and Arata are just 2 highschool boys..... And both of them have a nice and less nice side. I guess it's a bit from this chapter that we discover Arata's less nice side. The side where he looks down on others and gets jealous. His "Chihaya doesn't belong to no one" was like he was saying "she doesn't belong to you" and his little conversation with Yuu also showed that he's not taking her efforts in consideration but she didn't let herself get worked up about it. But heck, I was happy about this all. Arata isn't the "perfect, shining god" some want him to be. He's just human and it felt good to see him act like a 17 year old boy not really knowing what he's going through! This is when I like Arata best and find him interesting....seeing different facets of a character makes them so much more exciting. Then Taichi.....he's also only 17 years old.....he must have felt really bad after that loss..... it's hard to control your feelings of defeat at that age. He's actually doesn't say anything about what he wants to anyone: his mother would totally freak out, his friends probably would have stopped him. But this is probably the first time Taichi wants to do something for himself solely, without the team, Chihaya or what his mother wants. Maybe he's not doing it "the right way" but heck haven't we all done weird, not always reasonable things at 17? He is most evidently struggling with himself......just like Arata even if I prefer Taichi. Taichi is the character that surprised me most in this story and made me root for him. A part of Taichi's 17 year old tourment, is also Chihaya's tourment and will force her to start growing up as well. This season of the anime will cover such a great part of the story! |
chiakimagotoNov 20, 2019 10:17 PM
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| Chihaya still has the same voice actress: Seto, Asami. I guess she matured in those 6 years break between S2 and 3. Harada sensei's former VA, passed away.....like Miyauchi's as well.....so he has a new VA..... |
chiakimagotoNov 20, 2019 10:26 PM
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