Chihayafuru Episode 1: Now the Flower Blooms

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
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← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Chihayafuru Episode 1: Now the Flower Blooms

Manga chapter 1-2

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
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Madhouse really went all out on the visuals. The way they animate feels heavy and incredibly satisfying. I never thought I’d be this hyped about competitive poetry. It’s pure vibes and peak storytelling.
dvinter's avatar
dvinter
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A story of three characters, with Arata and Taichi introduced through their interaction with Chihaya. I do like Chihaya's character, as I enjoy protagonists like her. The subtle characteristic from Arata and Taichi was great. And the animation is stellar, expected from Madhouse.
arhea's avatar
arhea
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Gosh, this anime is so beautiful. As expected from a shoujo anime, everything is at 100% brightness mode, it's intense. The OP song is really catchy. I like how Chihaya is dense, but not in a stupid way, but in a way where she blurts her thoughts out loud. Chihaya best girl <3
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rizzkamalia
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The pacing in the first episode is pretty standard, introducing the main characters and their school life. It starts getting interesting once the flashback begins, where we see what Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata were like and how they got into Karuta. 8/10
belva's avatar
belva
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its been a while since ive touched shoujo and aaa this is so refreshing. chihaya being adorable in a NOT forced pick me girl way? rare W fr. her boyish energy is everything ill def be watching
28181883's avatar
28181883
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the build up and intro are nicely paced, the way they tease the story creates real anticipation. the childhood flashback could honestly go on for a few more minutes, it adds a lot to the world. solid opener.
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homotron3799
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shoujo AND karuta?? not a combo i expected to be hooked on but here we are. that childhood arc setup has me wanting MORE flashback already. arata mystery boy lore pls im ready

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere of a 25-episode season, this episode exists entirely to establish the world, characters, and emotional stakes that will carry the entire run. It introduces Chihaya's ambition to form a karuta club at Mizusawa High and plants the seeds of the three-way dynamic between Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata. The next episode, 'The Red That Is,' begins deepening those relationships and pushes the narrative toward the competitive karuta journey ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere of a 25-episode season, this episode exists entirely to establish the world, characters, and emotional stakes that will carry the entire run. It introduces Chihaya's ambition to form a karuta club at Mizusawa High and plants the seeds of the three-way dynamic between Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata. The next episode, 'The Red That Is,' begins deepening those relationships and pushes the narrative toward the competitive karuta journey ahead.

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
VerifiedVerified
Madhouse really went all out on the visuals. The way they animate feels heavy and incredibly satisfying. I never thought I’d be this hyped about competitive poetry. It’s pure vibes and peak storytelling.
dvinter's avatar
dvinter
VerifiedVerified
A story of three characters, with Arata and Taichi introduced through their interaction with Chihaya. I do like Chihaya's character, as I enjoy protagonists like her. The subtle characteristic from Arata and Taichi was great. And the animation is stellar, expected from Madhouse.
arhea's avatar
arhea
VerifiedVerified
Gosh, this anime is so beautiful. As expected from a shoujo anime, everything is at 100% brightness mode, it's intense. The OP song is really catchy. I like how Chihaya is dense, but not in a stupid way, but in a way where she blurts her thoughts out loud. Chihaya best girl <3
rizzkamalia's avatar
rizzkamalia
VerifiedVerified
The pacing in the first episode is pretty standard, introducing the main characters and their school life. It starts getting interesting once the flashback begins, where we see what Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata were like and how they got into Karuta. 8/10
belva's avatar
belva
VerifiedVerified
its been a while since ive touched shoujo and aaa this is so refreshing. chihaya being adorable in a NOT forced pick me girl way? rare W fr. her boyish energy is everything ill def be watching
28181883's avatar
28181883
VerifiedVerified
the build up and intro are nicely paced, the way they tease the story creates real anticipation. the childhood flashback could honestly go on for a few more minutes, it adds a lot to the world. solid opener.
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
VerifiedVerified
shoujo AND karuta?? not a combo i expected to be hooked on but here we are. that childhood arc setup has me wanting MORE flashback already. arata mystery boy lore pls im ready

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