Chihayafuru

Chihayafuru is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Yuki Suetsugu. It centers around the game of karuta, a traditional Japanese card game that involves rapid reading and memorization. The story follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school girl who becomes passionate about karuta after being introduced to the game by her childhood friend Arata Wataya. The series explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and personal growth as Chihaya aims to become the best karuta player while rallying others to join her journey. The title “Chihayafuru” refers to a type of poem used in karuta, intertwining the themes of poetry and the competitive spirit of the game.