The best episodes of Chihayafuru

Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it. Fewer than 10 rated episodes — treat this ranking as provisional.

1. 01

   S02E01 · January 12, 2013 · 23m

   So The Flower Has Wilted7.5

   A new school year has started and the Karuta club must get new members or face penalties. Discussing the goals of the club, Chihaya discovers the team is not as unified as she thought.

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2. 02

   S02E15 · April 20, 2013 · 23m

   No matter where I stand2.0

   Tsukuba finally gets his chance to play due to Kana's injury, but will he be able to keep his composure in such an important match? Meanwhile, the team members of Fujisaki are waiting to see what player Coach Sakurazawa will switch for the final match.

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3. 03

   S01E05 · November 2, 2011 · 23m

   The Sight of a Midnight Moon1.0

   After Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a trip to Arata's home in Fukui. Once they find Arata, Chihaya is thrilled and suggest that they play karuta together again, but Arata turns her down. He's no longer the same boy he used to be. So Chihaya tries to learn the truth—

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