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Plot: Chihayafuru traces the growth of the protagonist Ayase Chihaya as
she plays and competes in competitive karuta. Through an extended
flashback we are shown how Chihaya, who just had her dreams
pinned on her sister, was inspired by her classmate Wataya Arata,
who wants to become a top karuta master. After experiencing an
aggressive playing style of the game, Chihaya becomes entranced
by it and takes on the dream of becoming a top player. Along with
Chihaya’s snooty but well-meaning friend Mashima Taichi,
the trio forms a warm friendship based on the game. But
things don’t last long as Mashima gets enrolled into a different school and
Taichi moves back to his hometown Fukui. Only Chihaya is left and she
continues ahead with her steadfast devotion to the game.
Anime Reign | Issue 2 | 2013
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