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| Once again Shinobu shows the scariest game face of any of the contestants at the championships. Since the only one she will deign to talk to (or sparkle at) is Arata, I suspect it will be an SxA ending as well as CxT. Does anyone really want to stand in the way of Shinobu and what she wants? |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| Shinobu is such a bitch... |
RazorRamona200 said: So, the individual event begins and I'm guessing that for the last 5 eps is gonna focus there. I hope they don't even start it. I can't see them rushing it all in 5 eps and I really don't want to be left on massive cliffhanger. itsvero said: Shinobu is such a bitch... Awwww she is a sweetheart really :3 I mean come on look at her fashion sense, too cute hehe |
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ReasonDesu said: I hope they don't even start it. I can't see them rushing it all in 5 eps and I really don't want to be left on massive cliffhanger. Yeah but if they do the chances of a third season are even more likely huhuhu At the same time they're adapting the manga faithfully more or less and if you go by the speed they're adapting it (including all the stuff they skip) I dunno how they could do a third season since they're kinda close to the latest chapter at this point... but this is Chihayafuru so even if the writers do an anime-original story for the (much hoped-for) 3rd season I guess it's still gonna be awesome（‐＾▽＾‐） |
| It saddens me a little to see so many people disliking Taichi, but everyone has their own preferences. Taichi has always been my favorite character, and his flaws and emotional weaknesses are part of what I believe makes him the most realistic and humanly relate-able character in the series. I actually found the separation he placed between himself and Arata interesting; I didn't take the "enemy" part as something malicious but as something more like he was indicating as a rival. Competition isn't always about sweet sentiments and friendship, and I think Taichi is just drawing that line, and he's putting those aside in order to attain his goals. I don't think Taichi is being some sort of awful friend or has never even considered Arata as a friend. Arata has undoubtedly influenced him positively, and I don't believe Taichi has utterly neglected whatever friendship they've had between them. When he sees Arata as the competition, he's not going to have friendly, nostalgic sentiments of their childhood playing as a team; things are different now. Anyways, as for the rest of the episode, I can't possibly see the individual matches going over well (mostly for Chihaya). And it made me a little sad to see all the bits of development we got for Shinobu over the course of the team tournament go to waste when she adamantly declared to crush everyone and show them that team matches are worthless. I still like her character, but I just really hope those little developments end up going somewhere. |
| Man that recap of the tournament arc with first season ending playing. Brought back memories of season 1. OMG!!! Chihaya didn't get to talk to Arata. Taichi is now Arata's enemy. Dang now she has to play with her left hand but that's not working out T w T Finally the individual matches. |
| It takes months of practice to achieve the same coordination on both hands. I don't think Chihaya can win with her left hand. Either she loose this match or her wound get worse and she's forced to forfait her next game. |
| Daaaarrrn and I thought something was going to happen when Taichi was sleeping.. |
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| Ah...This series is wonderful.....It easily rivals both Yahari ore no seishun and Shingeki no kyojin for the best series:D |
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ahmed_great2005 said: Ah...This series is wonderful.....It easily rivals both Yahari ore no seishun and Shingeki no kyojin for the best series:D Fixed ;) Even with the recap, and awesome episode. I really expect that they 'll finish this tournament before season ends. |
| we're only half way done. just close that index finger and tape it! |
| My Guitar Covers: Playlist I CAN ALWAYS SHOW MY EVERYTHING TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUU |
| Summary: 5 minutes of flashback, 3 minutes of Op and ED and 10 minutes staring at each other talking bullshit and only 2 minutes of Shinobu and Arata. |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
v3catsxanime said: TheLilyanna said: I felt so god damn bad about Taichi. He is my favourite, and i really hope he ends with Chihaya. But childhood friend never wins. Usually. But technically Arata is her childhood friend too. Yeah, but she knew taichi for much longer. |
| AHHHHH! I lose it everytime an episode ends! So so good!!! |
stickymochi said: Me too!!! I was like, "Kiss him! KISS HIM!!!" But alas, no... not to be.Daaaarrrn and I thought something was going to happen when Taichi was sleeping.. |
| Mostly recap but liked it nonetheless. Maybe that's just because they had Soshite Ima as background music though. I love that song. |
| There is no such thing as shit taste. Only idiots who think everyone should have the same taste as they do. |
Cincib0i said: Chihaya: Cries to Arata about how great teams are. Arata: The only team for me is the one I had with Taichi and Chihaya. Taichi: I don't want you on my team even if Chihaya does. You're my enemy. Getting harder for me to like Taichi. All they want is to play on a karuta team together as friends and he can't even accept that. He has his reasons but this comes off as a bit selfish and jealous. ^ To me, I saw a glimpse of his childhood self, the little annoying selfish brat. I've never liked Taichi and probably never will. He would probably quit Karuta if Chihaya wasn't there. For people saying that it's "normal" for him to be this way, it's not. He needs to just keep being himself and let it go. If it doesn't work out, it wasn't meant to be. And he should just confess to Chihaya instead of waiting for the end to come. And all this thing about Arata being his "enemy" Seriously!! Taichi is the only one of them thinking about love. So much that he is trowing away his friendship with Arata. It doesn't even cross Chihaya and Arata's mind so what's the big deal. There's no rival if those two are oblivious to it. |
LuxtressMay 27, 2013 9:39 AM
| Arata's opponent face was hilarious! xD Rannta said: ahmed_great2005 said: Ah...This series is wonderful.....It easily rivals both Yahari ore no seishun and Shingeki no kyojin for the best series:D Fixed ;) There is nothing to fix here... Anyway, Chihayafuru 2 is from the winter season. |
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Erzaa said: To me, I saw a glimpse of his childhood self, the little annoying selfish brat. I've never liked Taichi and probably never will. He would probably quit Karuta if Chihaya wasn't there. For people saying that it's "normal" for him to be this way, it's not. He needs to just keep being himself and let it go. If it doesn't work out, it wasn't meant to be. And he should just confess to Chihaya instead of waiting for the end to come. And all this thing about Arata being his "enemy" Seriously!! Taichi is the only one of them thinking about love. So much that he is trowing away his friendship with Arata. It doesn't even cross Chihaya and Arata's mind so what's the big deal. There's no rival if those two are oblivious to it. You basically just said a bunch of things the previous Taichi haters/Arata nuthuggers have already said. And all those "points" have been addressed by several of us already. There are plenty of posts to refer to. Maybe try to refute some of them rather than being redundant and providing no substance to the discussion. |
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| and lol at the Taichi haters. it's funny how some of you mentioned that without Chihaya, Tachi wouldn't even been playing. well guess what? it's the same thing with Arata remember the first season where he got all depressed when his grandfather died and he kick the karuta cards in front of Chihaya? if Taichi didn't scold Arata for doing that to Chihaya he would have been depressed all of his life. the fact that even though Chihaya left the house to get some space, Taichi still talked to Arata and made him realize what he has done. some people keep forgetting that everyone is human and makes mistakes it's also unfair that Taichi spent the most time with Chihaya all these years and she still might end up going for Arata. oh well that's life for ya, and i feel sorry for Taichi. believe me Taichi was one of my MOST hated characters during the childhood flashback. then i began to like him as a character. since i know i can relate to what he is experiencing. though i was surprised on how Taichi declared Arata as an enemy, but it was more of a rival way instead of a hate enemy. some people are overreacting to this. as for the last 5 episodes it's gonna concentrate more on Arata and Za Queen (expect flashbacks and awesome play) Grand Finals Za Queen vs Arata. Chihaya might make it to semi finals to face Za Queen, but loses badly due to her injury. Taichi might lose to Retro(since he looks like he might not take this as seriously if he was in Class A)or Eromu or even Sudo if he gets far(though im not sure if the winner of one Class can face the top class) if there is a Season 3, it'll focus more on Chihaya's path on becoming Za Queen, and more focus on love relationships(it seems they keep forgetting this is a Josei love story between the three) instead of battles from the previous two seasons. in any case i just hope we get to see Chihaya becoming Za Queen!! though im not sure how far the anime will be compare to the manga. i want more Chihaya goodness!!!!!! |
| Very nice touch with the flash back and "Soshite Ima" as the BGM. It was a great journey for Mizusawa. Now... Can't wait for Arata to show everyone how good the grandson of "god of Karuta" really is. |
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PrinceHeir said: and lol at the Taichi haters. it's funny how some of you mentioned that without Chihaya, Tachi wouldn't even been playing. well guess what? it's the same thing with Arata remember the first season where he got all depressed when his grandfather died and he kick the karuta cards in front of Chihaya? if Taichi didn't scold Arata for doing that to Chihaya he would have been depressed all of his life. the fact that even though Chihaya left the house to get some space, Taichi still talked to Arata and made him realize what he has done. some people keep forgetting that everyone is human and makes mistakes it's also unfair that Taichi spent the most time with Chihaya all these years and she still might end up going for Arata. ... though im not sure how far the anime will be compare to the manga. i want more Chihaya goodness!!!!!! They are all playing Karuta because of each other. Chihaya never would have known about it, Taichi and Arata never would have kept up with it if ALL of them had not introduced and encouraged Chihaya at first and then had her bring them back to the game later. It is what this show is about really, you are better, stronger as a team supporting each other, using each other's strengths and working on each other's weaknesses than you would be on your own. The anime is in book 16 of the manga right now. I will be surprised if the anime does all of book 17 in season 2. Book 21 comes out next month, 22 in September (with OVA episode!) so we will need to see if there is enough material for them to do season 3 in Winter 2014. I sure hope so! Initial sales numbers are out and they're good for Season 2's Blurays and DVDs, already over 3250 in week one and I hope it might rank again next week. As it is, that breaks even already for the disc sales alone and along with the 400000 manga sales / volume I think season 3 should be a given, merely a matter of when as the manga may need a few more books unless they want to slow down the pace even more for S3. I got my boxed set and I rewatched episodes 1-3 again yesterday and just love it. The second year club recruiting, Sumire after Taichi, it is all so funny! Just great stuff, highly rewatchable and beautiful on Blu-ray with 1080p and high quality sound.  Chihayafuru2 by hpulley, on Flickr |
hpulleyMay 28, 2013 3:46 AM
PrinceHeir said: that killer smile!!! I SHIP THIS. |
| So much recap ... why do you do this Chihayafuru? WHY?! T_T I really liked the interaction between Arata and Taichi this episode. Especially when Taichi said that Chihaya wanted to be a team again, but he didn't. Also when they were walking away from each other ... DUN DUN DUN! I mean Arata was just like "Yeah I'm going to win and go to Tokyo" :O That'll certainly be interesting ... guess that's what he asked his parents for? So Chihaya is competing after all? Using her left hand ... unfortunately I don't think that's a very smart move. Of course I guess she "had" to play (main chara and all) but I think it would have been interesting had she been watching. Then again, with her off hand against other Class A players ... well, I guess let's just say I don't expect her to get that far? :P I'm more interested in the Queen actually - dat confidence! I kinda want to see her crush everyone XD Shinobu vs. Arata would be very interesting to watch. What's up with Taichi?! Even Retro is worried ... uh oh, come on! The tournament's starting! D: That said, I really liked the insert song ... so nice :3 Almost balanced the fact we had a long recap in the middle of the episode ... >_< |
hpulley said: PrinceHeir said: and lol at the Taichi haters. I got my boxed set and I rewatched episodes 1-3 again yesterday and just love it. The second year club recruiting, Sumire after Taichi, it is all so funny! Just great stuff, highly rewatchable and beautiful on Blu-ray with 1080p and high quality sound. Chihayafuru2 by hpulley, on Flickr now this is freaking amazing!!!!! i want that blu ray 1080p goodness!!!!!! |
| ^^^ quite affordable by import standards, $140 at amazon.co.jp! |
| I really liked this episode, so much good moments between Taichi and Chihaya! I hope they end up together. |
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| Seriously though, Taichi >>> Arata. |
| Chihayafuru. The only show that can make me cry within the first two minutes. 5/5 POOR CHIHAYA :(( POOR BBY HOPE YOU LEARN TO PLAY WITH YOUR LEFT HAND AND BEAT THAT GIRL! bittersweetlove said: I really liked this episode, so much good moments between Taichi and Chihaya! I hope they end up together. ♥ stormgoddess said: PrinceHeir said: that killer smile!!! I SHIP THIS. ME TOO ♥ |
kitten320 said: Taichi is really starting to get on my nerves with his Arat hate. He hates poor guy for nothing! If he wants Chihaya that much, then do something! At least try instead of just blindly hating and hiding! I agree,and his gay fans/fangirls are very defensive,just wtf, generic humans liking a generic character,and they will call you a hater if you stated something negative about that character,even though it's their opinion,yeah just like annoying justin bieber fans all over again. |
gioss said: Smurd said: gioss said: Taichi, you need to stop playing karuta. The only reason you do is because of Chihaya. Stop chasing after her. You do not stand a chance against Arata - both in game or love. ;) I think it's clear by this point that he's not playing *just* for Chihaya anymore. He may have started because of his feelings for her, but you can't chalk up all his suffering and perseverance to get better to "oh, he's playing only because he loves her". It may have been the main reason he started playing, and it still has significance in the plot but it's gotten smaller as time has passed. This is now mostly for himself, because he likes karuta and *wants* to better himself. I say BS. he *is* playing for Chihaya and her club. That's the reason he plays karuta. It's to be with Chihaya and get closer to her. He wouldn't be on that club playing karuta if Chihaya isn't there. And there is nothing wrong with that. I think that's a valid reason. But he just doesn't stand a chance against Arata - both in game and love. I'm sure he will understand that. I say Taichi is playing 40% for himself 60% for Chihaya, he's even willing to go to the same school as Chihaya and play karuta, instead of going to other school, because he scares that their relationship would just end there after they were seperated, and karuta is the only thing connecting them.. is what Taichi thinks.. On topic, that scene with Arata and Chihaya walking into the room where the match held, that was awesome, and also Shinobu said that she would crush everyone, send chills down my spine, so evil XP. If Chihaya wins this, I seriously won't be able to take this show seriously anymore.. seriously, seriously and seriously.. |
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| taichi is a dick yeah i said it and im not taking it back.whats really sad is that the brainless ones cant see him for what he is a jerk.i knew that from episode one in the first season he should just grow up. the only reason i dont want him to be with chihaya is not the fact that arata is a sweetheart{hes so cool}but i just think she deserve better that that asshole what a bitch like a little panty saying things behind people back why didnt he say it in his face that they are enemies its just like what arata said in the first season when they were kids hes a coward |
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| I'm a bit disappointed we wont be able to see Chihaya perform at 100%... but at least shes participating I guess. Playing the last season's ED was a really nice touch as well. Dem feels man. |
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| Poor Chihaya, I doubt she'll make a chance with her injury :/ the episode was decent but had a small but pointless recap for some reason.. either way lets see what's next! |
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| Yes, seeing Arata playing karuta again. I don't care about their relationship with Taichi i just want Arata end up with Chihaya but i don't think its possible, oh well. |
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