Chihayafuru is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Suetsugu. The story revolves around Chihaya Ayase, a high school girl who becomes passionate about the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. The series explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and coming of age as Chihaya aims to become the Queen of karuta and revive the interest in the game. The title “Chihayafuru” itself references an ancient poem related to karuta, emphasizing the cultural and emotional significance of the game depicted in the story. The series has been well-received for its character development, storytelling, and depiction of competitive karuta.
"Chihayafuru - Meguri" reimagines high school karuta with a contemporary twist and a new storyline. The series is led by the original scriptwriter and director, employing a collaborative "writer's room"…