Chihayafuru

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sneeky peeky i see life

By hatchbackhound on Dec 18, 2011 - See all reviews by hatchbackhound

One more example of life that no one knew about. This show takes a "slice of life" to a new level. A game (that i knew little of) is explored under a teenager's microscopic eye. With a small love triangle the show keeps you interested and engaged. A great show with interesting character development and over all quality. Watch a little and learn allot.

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The Games We Can Play

By butlerwm on Jan 2, 2012 - See all reviews by butlerwm

Stationary Games... where you sit and play a game on a table, board, or in this instance, on the floor. Who knew the concept of such game play could be made so exciting? This marks the third series I've watched that takes stationary game play to a level beyond anything I could have previously imagined. My first foray was with Shion's King, where the game of Shogi is played, may well be one of the ...

Stationary Games... where you sit and play a game on a table, board, or in this instance, on the floor. Who knew the concept of such game play could be made so exciting? This marks the third series I've watched that takes stationary game play to a level beyond anything I could have previously imagined. My first foray was with Shion's King, where the game of Shogi is played, may well be one of the darkest stories I've ever watched and enjoyed. It remains one of my all time favorite stories in any media and genre. Then there was Saki where Mahjong is played with an energy and vigor akin to gladiatorial combat. Now there is Chihaya Furu...

Thus far I've only viewed up to episode four but already I'm captivated by the game play depictions and the story/characters. What all three series seem to capture is the passion people have for the things to which they have given so much of their time and energy. The characters love the games they play and that feeling flows over into the viewing experience.

I look forward to finishing this series and the potential roller coaster that awaits.

Be well.
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So familiar? Feels so shonen

By pragmatic on Jan 7, 2012 - See all reviews by pragmatic

I am enjoying this series so far. Mostly in love with the production values. I had to comment about that because apparently a critic complained about it. Honestly, at this point the series does not seem to belong to the shojou romance and slice of life category. in fact, it feels blatantly like a shonen work where the lead character happens to be a tomboy(ish) girl. I argue the show needs the cg ...

I am enjoying this series so far. Mostly in love with the production values. I had to comment about that because apparently a critic complained about it. Honestly, at this point the series does not seem to belong to the shojou romance and slice of life category. in fact, it feels blatantly like a shonen work where the lead character happens to be a tomboy(ish) girl. I argue the show needs the cg artwork to affirm who their target audience is.

I don't find the series to be romantic at all, it could lean that way but I really doubt this is what they are aiming for. I could go either way but a little push there wouldn't hurt--I'm kind of sick of clueless heroines around their "invisible" admirers/love interests. Get a clue please!
But then again, that's very typical in the shonen genre where clear emphasis is made on friendship over romantic themes. The series has competitive elements reminding me of Hikaru no go. That isn't too bad. Really like thecultural importanceof game.

There is epynonymous heroine who is an amalgam of so many popular male protagonists out there the boys' comics genre. She is brash, impulsive, stubborn, enthusiastic, simple (one track mind, pure of heart?), gutsy. I don't have a problem with these qualities. it's just that with the premise of the show, being able to always be together with your friends as long as you play a card game might work with a grade school er, but as a really girly yet mature looking high school girl still believe such things? Don't girls mature emotionally and physically quicker than boys? It's so incongruent with her image, so naive and idealistic. You'd think she would be worrying about boys, her looks, fitting in, being popular, grades, getting into a good university... Stuff real girls worry about in real life. If they made her look more tomboy like she was before, her character world be more believable.

After all she is on that cusp between child hood and adult hood. I expect her to go through a journey and realize part of growing up is that people change and possibly leave your life. Something you have to accept....life happens
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One of the most exhilirating anime's I've ever watched!

By ninjaofthesnow on Jan 10, 2012 - See all reviews by ninjaofthesnow

I find myself so anxious each week for the new episodes. The story line and character design is top notch! Chihaya is a very strong female protagonist and one of the main reasons I am so drawn to the show!

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CHIHAYAFURU (Impassionate)

By pspidey on Jan 10, 2012 - See all reviews by pspidey

Once you begin this show, you will find yourself wanting to see what happens the next week.. it's a very good anime and it's inspirational..... Karuta or whatever might seem like a boring game but this show makes it more interesting...... A MUST WATCH

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Can't believe I almost missed this one!

By yubochi on Jan 14, 2012 - See all reviews by yubochi

To think that I almost didn't watch this. I was turned off when I read it was about a card game. But something compelled me to try it, and I'm so glad I did!

Although the story is a bit predictable, it's realistic enough that you can connect to the characters, and extraordinary enough to keep things interesting.

This series is so rich in culture. If you look up karuta on YouTube, you'll see ...

To think that I almost didn't watch this. I was turned off when I read it was about a card game. But something compelled me to try it, and I'm so glad I did!

Although the story is a bit predictable, it's realistic enough that you can connect to the characters, and extraordinary enough to keep things interesting.

This series is so rich in culture. If you look up karuta on YouTube, you'll see so many Chihayafuru fans that went to look it up. Great exposure. And the characters' passion for the game and the poems made me look up the poems to read myself.

It's a fun, smart, and endearing series.
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A show worthy of purchase

By andreastepien on Jan 18, 2012 - See all reviews by andreastepien

To think that I almost didn't watch this. I was turned off when I read it was about a card game. But something compelled me to try it, and I'm so glad I did!

Although the story is a bit predictable, it's realistic enough that you can connect to the characters, and extraordinary enough to keep things interesting.

This series is so rich in culture. If you look up karuta on YouTube,
...

To think that I almost didn't watch this. I was turned off when I read it was about a card game. But something compelled me to try it, and I'm so glad I did!

Although the story is a bit predictable, it's realistic enough that you can connect to the characters, and extraordinary enough to keep things interesting.

This series is so rich in culture. If you look up karuta on YouTube, you'll see so many Chihayafuru fans that went to look it up. Great exposure. And the characters' passion for the game and the poems made me look up the poems to read myself.

It's a fun, smart, and endearing series.
-Yubochi

This pretty much was what I was about to say, haha. Chihayafuru is a very beautiful, original, piece of work and I will be buying this box set once it comes out to show my support for its creators.
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Classic Anime of Fall

By mangosky on Jan 24, 2012 - See all reviews by mangosky

I know I wrote this review really late but ever since it started, I had my eyes peeled waiting for the next episode. In fact, this is my favourite anime of fall 2011.

The storyline is very original and very heartwarming. The story and characters itself draws you into watching the anime. I loved how it draws your attention at the first episode although it's a tear-jerking three-episode arc about ...

I know I wrote this review really late but ever since it started, I had my eyes peeled waiting for the next episode. In fact, this is my favourite anime of fall 2011.

The storyline is very original and very heartwarming. The story and characters itself draws you into watching the anime. I loved how it draws your attention at the first episode although it's a tear-jerking three-episode arc about these three main protagonists' past. It introduces the characters really well and it gives a reason why Chihaya-chan has a great passion for karuta and it also introduces the world audience to karuta, which is an ancient Japanese card game and because of that, there is a resurgence of popularity of karuta in Japan (well, I read it somewhere). It's just one of those animes I just couldn't put down.

Music is one of the most essential part of the show. The opening (Youthful by 99RADIOSERVICE) and the ending is pretty average but it suits the whole theme of the anime itself.

Characters are pretty amazing, I'd say. I admire Chihaya's great big passion for karuta and what she does for her ambition to be a Karuta queen. She is an oddball that I'd like to watch.

i'd continue this review later.
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Something Different. New. Amazing.

By toomuchlaffing on Jan 25, 2012 - See all reviews by toomuchlaffing

I have nothing but praise for Chihayafuru. Honestly.
No really.
At first I didn't even consider watching this anime because the art is different from regular animes such as Shugo Chara. I gave it a try because there were no animes that appealed to me but i really wanted to watch a new series. The first episode you're thinking: "Ok..the art is fine...I can get used to this..." and then ...

I have nothing but praise for Chihayafuru. Honestly.
No really.
At first I didn't even consider watching this anime because the art is different from regular animes such as Shugo Chara. I gave it a try because there were no animes that appealed to me but i really wanted to watch a new series. The first episode you're thinking: "Ok..the art is fine...I can get used to this..." and then before you know it you're swept away by the story.

No. This is not a Pokemon card game-like show.
No. It's not a fantasy card game anime like Yugioh (my brother watched that. whatever)
It's a Japanese traditional card game. It's real world; no fairies; no magical powers (but talent that might as well be magic!)

It's a series you NEVER would think you'd watch and before you know it you're watching it; dying to see what comes next, and thinking it's one of the greatest animes you've probably ever watched. The storyline is simple, the music is fine, the characters are lovable, and the animation is uniquely beautiful. No sexual explicitness like most animes here on Crunchyroll. (there goes a couple people) An anime that at first might strike you as boring but is most definitely not. Watch it, and you might just love it.
'Nuff said. ~_^
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Simulcast on Fridays 3:00pm EDT

Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya ... more
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- Year: 2011
- Tags: chihayafuru, karuta, hyakunin isshu, yuki suetsugu, anime, chihaya ayase, arata wataya, taichi mashima, asami seto, crunchyroll chihayafuru
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