Original
10/05/2011 - 03/28/2012 Finished
Chihayafuru (ちはやふる)
Chihaya Ayase once dreamed only of supporting her sister's modeling career until discovering competitive karuta,a lightning-fast card game based on classical poetry that demands exceptional memory and reflexes. Reuniting with childhood friends Arata Wataya and Taichi Mashima, she embraces the sport and eventually enters high school determined to establish a karuta club and compete for the Queen title at the national championship. With Taichi's experience and a team of dedicated newcomers, Chihaya's Mizusawa Karuta Club pursues victory at the Omi Shrine tournament.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
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What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Chihayafuru has no filler episodes: all 25 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Now the Flower Blooms10/05/2011 | 10/05/2011 | Canon |
| 2 | The Red That Is10/12/2011 | 10/12/2011 | Canon |
| 3 | From the Crystal White Snow10/19/2011 | 10/19/2011 | Canon |
| 4 | A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends10/26/2011 | 10/26/2011 | Canon |
| 5 | The Sight of a Midnight Moon11/02/2011 | 11/02/2011 | Canon |
| 6 | Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace11/09/2011 | 11/09/2011 | Canon |
| 7 | But For Autumn's Coming11/16/2011 | 11/16/2011 | Canon |
| 8 | The Sounds of the Waterfall11/23/2011 | 11/23/2011 | Canon |
| 9 | But I Cannot Hide11/30/2011 | 11/30/2011 | Canon |
| 10 | Exchange Hellos and Goodbyes12/07/2011 | 12/07/2011 | Canon |
| 11 | The Sky is the Road Home12/14/2011 | 12/14/2011 | Canon |
| 12 | Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow12/21/2011 | 12/21/2011 | Canon |
| 13 | For You, I Head Out01/04/2012 | 01/04/2012 | Canon |
| 14 | For There Is No One Else Out There01/11/2012 | 01/11/2012 | Canon |
| 15 | As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain01/18/2012 | 01/18/2012 | Canon |
| 16 | The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura01/25/2012 | 01/25/2012 | Canon |
| 17 | World Offers No Escape02/01/2012 | 02/01/2012 | Canon |
| 18 | The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same02/08/2012 | 02/08/2012 | Canon |
| 19 | As the Years Pass02/15/2012 | 02/15/2012 | Canon |
| 20 | The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies02/22/2012 | 02/22/2012 | Canon |
| 21 | As My Sleeves Are Wet With Dew02/29/2012 | 02/29/2012 | Canon |
| 22 | Just as My Beauty Has Faded03/07/2012 | 03/07/2012 | Canon |
| 23 | The Night is Nearly Past03/14/2012 | 03/14/2012 | Canon |
| 24 | Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms03/21/2012 | 03/21/2012 | Canon |
| 25 | Moonlight, Clear and Bright03/28/2012 | 03/28/2012 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Chihayafuru have?
Chihayafuru is season 1 of 3 in the franchise: Chihayafuru, Chihayafuru 2, and Chihayafuru 3. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Chihayafuru have?
This page covers 25 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 74 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Chihayafuru?
It is recommended to watch Chihayafuru in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Chihayafuru online?
Chihayafuru is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Is Chihayafuru a complete anime?
Yes, Chihayafuru is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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