~Episode 83~

Romance Recommendation No. 12

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Chihayafuru

Genre: Romance, drama, school life, sports

Episodes: 25 episodes in both two seasons

Manga: 27 volumes, status ongoing

Studio: Madhouse

Summary:

Chihaya Ayase is a girl who has spent most of her life simply supporting her sister in her model career. That changes when she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, a talented karuta player. After becoming friends, he believes that Chihaya has potential to become a great player. As Chihaya takes on a new dream of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends as they grow up. Now in high school, Chihaya is reunited with her childhood friend, Taichi Mashima. Together, they form the Mizusawa Karuta Club. With her teammates and friends supporting her, Chihaya strives to become the best karuta player in the world and to one day be with Arata again.

Own opinion:

Chihayafuru is also another different anime. It's definitely not your typical shoujo manga where the love interest is already decided in the first minute of the first episode. Chihayafuru targets more mature and serious anime lovers. You don't like cute shoujo romance and want some drama? Then try this! It's like a mix of Kimi ni Todoke and a serious anime. Definitely a must watch!!

Rank: 5 over 5 stars