Chihayafuru Episode 8: The Sounds of the Waterfall

Manga chapter 15-16

Canon/MED

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9.9

8 Fans

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Chihayafuru Episode 8: The Sounds of the Waterfall

Manga chapter 15-16

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

OSHIMETER

9.9

8 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
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The strategy talk during the match was fantastic. Pacing of this episode is great and the animation looks good too.

jolie12's avatar
jolie12
finally the team now was officially build by having chihaya a positive attributes and not giving up in whatever dilemma they overcome.
arhea's avatar
arhea
It's weird that it took 8 episodes for the anime to actually explain the mechanics of Karuta. I just thought it was a first-touch game. Tho it's problematic that they're fatshaming Nishida for the humor, but I guess that was "comedy" and socially "acceptable" in the 2010s.
rizzkamalia's avatar
rizzkamalia
Never expected who the last member of the karuta club would be! Chihaya keeps trying hard to recruit people. Once the match starts, the vibe gets tense and both players feel strong. Love the character dynamics, it’s getting more interesting from here!
dvinter's avatar
dvinter
As much as I love Chihaya, I do think her stubborn nature and pushy behaviour sometimes might deter some people, I'm just glad that it was Nishida this episode. I really like how this episode shows a little bit about reigniting passion, which I hope will be explored again later.
belva's avatar
belva
yay porky!! such a fun lighthearted ep, this is the highschool spirit i needed today. the pace is a lil slow for me ngl but the vibe is so warm i dont even mind
28181883's avatar
28181883
the writing here is unforced, nothing rushed and nothing dragged out unnaturally. the pacing leans slow which suits the show, though im 8 eps in and still not fully hooked on the karuta itself yet.
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
where IS arata, ep 8 and the boy is missing in action??? the build up is nice but i need my emotional damage back. lighthearted is fine but i was promised tears

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episodes 6 and 7 brought Kanade and Tsutomu into the fold, and episode 8 represents the final recruitment push — the club needs one more member to become official. This installment is the culmination of the team-building arc that has defined the early portion of the season, setting the stage for Mizusawa to transition from a scrappy startup into a legitimate competitive unit ready for tournament play.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episodes 6 and 7 brought Kanade and Tsutomu into the fold, and episode 8 represents the final recruitment push — the club needs one more member to become official. This installment is the culmination of the team-building arc that has defined the early portion of the season, setting the stage for Mizusawa to transition from a scrappy startup into a legitimate competitive unit ready for tournament play.

QUICK TAKES

ruban's avatar
ruban
VerifiedVerified

The strategy talk during the match was fantastic. Pacing of this episode is great and the animation looks good too.

jolie12's avatar
jolie12
finally the team now was officially build by having chihaya a positive attributes and not giving up in whatever dilemma they overcome.
arhea's avatar
arhea
It's weird that it took 8 episodes for the anime to actually explain the mechanics of Karuta. I just thought it was a first-touch game. Tho it's problematic that they're fatshaming Nishida for the humor, but I guess that was "comedy" and socially "acceptable" in the 2010s.
rizzkamalia's avatar
rizzkamalia
Never expected who the last member of the karuta club would be! Chihaya keeps trying hard to recruit people. Once the match starts, the vibe gets tense and both players feel strong. Love the character dynamics, it’s getting more interesting from here!
dvinter's avatar
dvinter
As much as I love Chihaya, I do think her stubborn nature and pushy behaviour sometimes might deter some people, I'm just glad that it was Nishida this episode. I really like how this episode shows a little bit about reigniting passion, which I hope will be explored again later.
belva's avatar
belva
yay porky!! such a fun lighthearted ep, this is the highschool spirit i needed today. the pace is a lil slow for me ngl but the vibe is so warm i dont even mind
28181883's avatar
28181883
the writing here is unforced, nothing rushed and nothing dragged out unnaturally. the pacing leans slow which suits the show, though im 8 eps in and still not fully hooked on the karuta itself yet.
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
where IS arata, ep 8 and the boy is missing in action??? the build up is nice but i need my emotional damage back. lighthearted is fine but i was promised tears

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