Chihayafuru
Hahalollawl said: Well, we can agree to disagree. It wasn't clear to me that him wanting to play Karuta meant that he was in love with her. Also, if I have to read the manga to understand it, then doesn't that mean it wasn't clear in the anime? Anyways, I'm holding off on reading the manga at least for now, in case it gets a season 3. Well throughout the anime Arata did show huge signs in what he sees in Chihaya is LOVE. In ep. 20 from S1 where Arata handed Taichi his cell phone information to give to Chihaya; then later Taichi returns the paper back to Arata that he should be the one to give it to her, but Arata wasn't sure if he should give it to her because he thought that Chihaya is dating Taichi. After Taichi clear that misunderstanding that they aren't dating, Arata felt relieved after hearing that, if Arata would just see Chihaya "as a friend" he wouldn't reacted like that or rather he wouldn't care if Chihaya really is dating Taichi or not: it wouldn't made any difference to him but he didn't. Also, in ep 04 from S2 when Arata was thinking about Chihaya, about their phone conversation in ep 23 from S1 when Chihaya said that the cell phone is like the Misty Bridge and Arata said " Chihaya, in my mind, our misty bridge is not a cell phone, but something else.": meaning their special bond and that's when he tells his parents to let him move to Tokyo for college: that's he ways of showing that he wants to get close to Chihaya: of course the manga reveals his true objective (AND A LOT MORE): and yes being together with Chihaya is his main purpose : read the manga for more details :)). So no one can't say about Arata doesn't love Chihaya just because he didn't mention the word love in his mind, it doesn't mean that he can't feel it, his actions really demonstrated in what he sees in Chihaya is LOVE. |
sweetangieJun 16, 2014 12:51 PM
sweetangie said: Hahalollawl said: Well, we can agree to disagree. It wasn't clear to me that him wanting to play Karuta meant that he was in love with her. Also, if I have to read the manga to understand it, then doesn't that mean it wasn't clear in the anime? Anyways, I'm holding off on reading the manga at least for now, in case it gets a season 3. Well throughout the anime Arata did show huge signs in what he sees in Chihaya is LOVE. In ep. 20 from S1 where Arata handed Taichi his cell phone information to give to Chihaya; then later Taichi returns the paper back to Arata that he should be the one to give it to her, but Arata wasn't sure if he should give it to her because he thought that Chihaya is dating Taichi. After Taichi clear that misunderstanding that they aren't dating, Arata felt relieved after hearing that, if Arata would just see Chihaya "as a friend" he wouldn't reacted like that or rather he wouldn't care if Chihaya really is dating Taichi or not: it wouldn't made any difference to him but he didn't. Also, in ep 04 from S2 when Arata was thinking about Chihaya, about their phone conversation in ep 23 from S1 when Chihaya said that the cell phone is like the Misty Bridge and Arata said " Chihaya, in my mind, our misty bridge is not a cell phone, but something else.": meaning their special bond and that's when he tells his parents to let him move to Tokyo for college: that's he ways of showing that he wants to get close to Chihaya: of course the manga reveals his true objective (AND A LOT MORE): and yes being together with Chihaya is his main purpose : read the manga for more details :)). So no one can't say about Arata doesn't love Chihaya just because he didn't mention the word love in his mind, it doesn't mean that he can't feel it, his actions really demonstrated in what he sees in Chihaya is LOVE. these huge signs can be considered love for Chihaya about the karuta, dont get me wrong, i think that Arata did love chihaya because they have the same adoration about the karuta,i think that Chihaya dont love taichi like a lover but like a friend, sadly..... anyway the anime is sooooo focused on the kurata |
Hahalollawl said: You're giving Taichi too much credit. Humble? well maybe he is humble (its not like he has anything to brag about in the first place) but you failed to consider that none of the main characters so far bragged about their success so pointing out Taichi's "humility" is just nonsense. If we are talk about humility then Arata would have won by a long shot. He has proven himself time and time again but never has he bragged about it.Also, Taichi is perhaps the most humble character in the entire show. He's perhaps the most talented guy in their class (maybe their entire school) but have you even once heard him brag about it? Also, he could have been bumped up to A Class after placing second in B Class at multiple tournaments if Harada Sensei went against their rule, but did he want that? NO. He wanted to earn it by winning a tournament in B Class. |
"I have been wielding a blade since before your were swimming around your father's scrotum." - Kurou |
| I vote for Chihaya x Taichi. The first episodes, I thought Taichi was a coward, like Arata thought, but he really cares about Chihaya, and I think that's sweet of him. And the episode where he broke with his gf on the phone without a bat of the eye is something that I interpreted as a sign that maybe Taichi doesn't really care for her gf, but maybe somebody else. |
| there a no "chi" in arata so i pick Taichi x Chihaya |
| Sick of seeing first love surpassing all despite how hard the other guy tries. Taichi deserves her more. They have great chemistry and this is the only pairing that makes me appreciate that childhood friendship can turn into something even more beautiful. I had literally hoped Chihayafuru won't take the typical cliched first love route and goes beyond and address things like understanding what love is really about, the meaning of moving on and understanding..well whatever, I feel bad for Taichi. Great guy, relatable character who makes real human mistakes. |
| You noobs, the BEST couple is |
| TAICHI! TAICHI! TAICHI!I really like taichi so much! TAICHIxCHIHAYA,,I wish chihaya end up to tachi,, |
| Taichi has a crushing win here!! Fighto Taichi! No seriously after all the heartbreak he's been through, i terribly hope Chihaya will finaly have some feelings for him............ |
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| Chihaya and Taichi for sure. There is no other way. |
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robis798 said: Chihaya and Taichi for sure. There is no other way. THIS It has to happen I'm sick of first love beats all bullshit Taichi deserves her more. |
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| Chihaya & Taichi Taichi is best for Chihaya . You live in the past, arata is no more your poor. While the grandfather was ill, he was playing karuta , it was very selfish, so felt guilty and then cashed friends, the fault is his alone . He is away from friends because he wants only sends message when is related to karuta , only appears to play karuta . He had a part-time job if he wanted to travel to tokyo nothing would stop him . While the grandfather was ill, who looked after him was another friend that he only remembers when needed her to assemble the team . Arata suffered in the past, now he is a strong person , and those who live in the past is the museum. I feel no pity on arata because his family overcame the difficulties , it is no more poor , however . I think it selfish , very despised team play , only individualistically thought of your success in karuta without worrying about the feelings of friends. An episode that shows how he is addicted to Karuta was when he said he did not mind which college to enter. Karuta is not everything in life. And taichi not guilty of having a sound financial situation. I find it interesting that even in spite of this he cares about the future , about college . It is the most mature character . Now these people tell me that arata are suffering , please , the arata is so quiet that neither was shaken after pleading , he remained the same . The taichi is the engine of this manga , even his enemies want to see it without taichi , emotionless . To others are bland. I agree , but taichi is what appears to be the typical sufferer character shoujo . It seems to be the girl of shoujo and Chihaya the popular kid to be conquered . She is the principal, but the manga very focused on taichi character , especially character development , he won many people. I do not know if you noticed , but over manga taichi has taught Chihaya to be a more attentive person towards others . But I still think he became the manga of the engine , especially in the category romance, after all, he has loved it ever since and it has not changed , his childish attitude in the past was a form of love , because jealousy is a form of to demonstrate love. It is a very deep character , I liked him from the start because he already knew what she wanted and used the weapons they had . I have talked with a staff , I think it is a cultural issue , Westerners, here I include myself , prefer active people as taichi , scrappy . The Taichi seems to be the typical protagonist of shoujo manga , the guy who is fighting for the girl and she does not see and prefer the one that does not put as a priority. Many people only watched the anime and returned to follow the manga just to know how it ends the struggle of taichi . It is very beautiful to see that despite numerous problems , family pressure , studies, he always made time for Chihaya and helped . It is the most human character , he erred and became a worthy person . I need to see taichi . I need to see taichi . The manga is boring without it , lose all emotion, movement. He became the engine of this manga. Everyone, even those who hate him , you know what will happen to him. Sensational a character have got so much attention. I hate arata. It only appears to play karuta , apart from the fact of having given a dream Chihaya , but has not done anything. Moreover, it was taichi who helped build the dream girl these three years , as not like taichi ? A guy so keen and dedicated by the person you love. Sorry if I was thick, but it's weird, the arata almost not involved in the manga, his appearances are just to play karuta, I find it very cold, despised team play, just thought individually. He does not seem a human character, not like the perfect type characters. It is seen as a God. He said and went quiet, not bothered, returned to do what only can do. Obviously I support taichi, I like to cheer for the guy who fights for the little girl, who is struggling, he reminds me of Naruto. It is a matter of justice, for all he has done throughout history. The Taichi was not perfect, but became the character better character. I think the question of love, taichi is the shoujo part of the manga, he evokes the suffering of shoujo manga characters, the other always put love aside. So I think the champion will be taichi is weird because it was not his dream, he just wanted to become a good player. I've noticed that many men prefer arata, first because he is poor, as if money was an issue. After dislike taichi because it is beautiful, as if beauty were a problem. Need to change their views, most women prefer men as taichi, not because he is rich or because it is very beautiful, but the person he is. It has the best character, is a good person, is what best represents a normal person. It is very jealous, men do not stand to see a guy fighting for the little girl, suffering, etc. The arata has done almost nothing for Chihaya, just told her to have a dream, but who helped build the dream was taichi. I've never seen a character be so mistreated just because it has a sound financial condition and is beautiful, however, it is worth remembering that despite this, he did not stop being a responsible person, by contrast, is a fighter, think of the future, unlike the other is trying to get into a good college unlike others who said get into any college to accept it. The arata even after pleading remained the same, or worried, returned to his karuta, the karuta for it is still the first thing in life. Already taichi ... has greater love than to do that you do not like the person you love? Note: only in anime girls will be dreaming of a guy who never appears in real life, they prefer an active guy who is beside them. Brasil :D |
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kimione said: Sick of seeing first love surpassing all despite how hard the other guy tries. Taichi deserves her more. They have great chemistry and this is the only pairing that makes me appreciate that childhood friendship can turn into something even more beautiful. I'd go for Arata. I just think that the kind of relationship that Arata and Chihaya has fits perfectly in the story being Josei. Yes, it'd be nice to see a story that takes the childhood-friends-to-lovers love story route, but I believe Arata and Chihaya's relationship isn't really a first-love love story route but more of a long-distance-relationship love story route, which is rarely taken. For me, a successful long distance relationship would be more mature and wonderful. What really matters aren't the characters--Arata and Taichi are both wonderful in their own ways--but rather, the core itself: the love and the passion. The whole story is about Karuta, and what connects Arata with Chihaya is Karuta. I find it beautiful that through Karuta, two characters--who might've grown up without even knowing each other (since Arata was quiet when they were still children)--no matter how far apart, have connected and were able to send the feelings of love and passion to one another. |
| (Taichi appreciation post ahead) Taichi has done EVERYTHING for Chihaya. Everything's root is Chihaya. She is the one thing he cannot obtain, yet the only thing he truly wishes to obtain as secure in his life. Her, her love, her presence, all. The ONLY place his kindness ever stopped was Arata, and that's only because Arata's anti-Taichi/Chihaya! He'd 100% acknowledge Arata as a bro otherwise; Arata's the one outside of Chihaya to whom Taichi manages to blush so much! If Taichi tragically ends up with Sumire or something and has a depressed look on his face because Chihaya is his one true love and he can't do anything about it, I'd be really upset tbh LOL. Now, this isn't to say Arata sucks or doesn't deserve Chihaya or anything. He totally does. He's a great guy and I respect the crap out of him. But Taichi is just... holy crap, that character development. |
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| Wow how amusing. It seems as though Arata is a lot less popular than I expected. But I still want Arata and chihaya. Although if your a manga reader then we all know Chihaya is a Hoe. |
| Well, this is my first comment on MAL and I never imagined I would ever comment in a poll discussion, hell even cast a vote myself. But I definitely want to see the Taichi & Chihaya together. I just finished the 2nd season and the very dailog "..I'll always love Arata" has become my nightmare but it does make the anime all the more interesting. Just playing karuta matches one after another makes it look very dry. P.S. No hard feelings for Arata. I really like this character and everything but I can't see him care for Chihaya in the way that Taichi does. Chihaya might look up to Arata but she still has no profound feelings for Arata. It is Taichi who has helped her everytime. |
| Chihaya/Taichi definitely <3 but I like Arata a lot too though. |
| Both of them are ok for me, depends to mangaka of course with Arata? because c'mon can you just realize that Chihaya is already in love with Arata? the symbolism, Chihaya's expression and Arata is the one who brings the world to her or with Taichi? since he is the one who hurts the most and loved Chihaya more that anyone + he has the most character development,really deserved for Chihaya's love |
| Taichi + Arata is the only true answer. |
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| Taichi and Chihaya!!! |
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| Taichi and Chihaya pair all the way. :) I think they'll be a good match since, they've been friends (and by friends I mean they are present in each other's lives) for a long time. They've been through their ups and downs and they greatly remotely support each other. I don't see why Arata should win Chihaya because he's the one who inspired Chihaya to play Karuta. Don't get me wrong, that is big but Arata's been literally absent in Chihaya's life, and meet only in tournaments. Both have a connection with Karuta but that's it. For now I see them as just friends not even best friends. Chihaya and Taichi have a very good foundation for a possible future romance so yeah, this pair. |
LuzuNataliaMar 5, 2016 4:45 PM
| Taichi and Ayase make a great couple as Shinou and Arata make a great couple. This is the only possible way it should go, other than that it will suck. |
| chihaya? taichi of course...so much hype was created |
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| I like Arata more as an individual character, as a ship I would have to go with Taichi tho they have spend way more time together to actually build a relationship |
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