Chihayafuru 3: Ima Hitotabi no Episode 1 Discussion

THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Honestly, I like the way they showed this recap episode. They managed to reexamine some of the key characters of the arc while adding in elements of comedy.

It also serves as a way to celerbate the return of the franchise. Arata also looked pretty cool in this recap.

Recap starting w. kouhais talking about how the season is mostly competition.

The first competition, where Mamo's character, Hosoya-san's character, and main girl participated. lol @ letting other characters talk.

ex-queen's husband is producer, and mentioning a bit about them.

Talking about the future.

Then next competition: Hosoya-san's character vs. his senpai.

Hosoya-san's character's bookstore. His co-worker is lonely without Hosoya-san's character.

Mentioning one of the competitors (rarely talked about).

Hosoya-san's character vs. sensei. And talk about confession.

Practice match.

More talk showing recap ended.

Not bad at all for a recap episode, fairly enjoyed it tbh!

We got a fair amount of recapping plus some appreciable comedy to keep things interesting. Arata's bookstore friend is quite the lively boy, ain't he xD.

And back to that cliffhanger with Suou-meijin's sharp comment, can't wait to check out Ep 16!

Good and dynamic recap with some short and funny additional scenes. :)

And well, that has happened so far. And if there were a few extra scenes xd, now...TO CONTINUE THE EPISODES