lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A really delightful manga about three kids bonding through a traditional Japanese game that involves memorization, poetry, and strategy. Will definitely continue.
emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i'm not going to clog up my records by logging every single volume. but i wanted to put on the record how much i loved reading this series. it has forever etched itself into me. this 2025 i will be learning all the hyakunin isshu by heart. i will be thinking about chihaya, arata and taichi for many years to come. give it a shot!! i promise the weird premise of competitive traditional japanese card game sports anime combined with borderline polyamorous love triangle shoujo works way better than you'd think.

i'll link my recommendation post when i've written it up if you want a full rundown. 

Nice, read it for Mangathon!
emotional inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Karakternya realistis, penjelasan soal Karuta juga lumayan mudah dimengerti. Terdapat beberapa adegan yang bikin terharu. Nggak sabar buat lihat perkembangan karakter Chihaya, Taichi, dan Arata.
inspiring fast-paced

a manga about slapping poetry cards? I’m in. I love manga.

I love this series, it's incredibly sweet and a great story about finding your own passion and trying your best, all interspersed within the auspices of the Japanese 100 Poets card game Karuta. The characters are well-rounded, and I really found myself cheering on the main characters as they each sought to find themselves and define their place in the world.

Vai sempre ter um espaço no meu coração para Chihayafuru <3

Edit: finalmente consegui ler o último capítulo!

Agora eu posso afirmar: ainda bem que decidi revisitar esse mangá.

SpoilerMesmo com o final corrido, fico muito feliz em ver como a história terminou . Principalmente, quando a Chihaya e o Arata ganharam a partida! Chorei bastante ao lembrar da jornada deles, o quão longe eles chegaram.

E claro, o final Chihaya x Taichi também me deixou muito contente, já que eu torcia pra eles rsrs.

Mas, também queria ter visto mais afundo o fim de outros personagens. Desde o Suo e a Shinobu, os integrantes do Mizusawa Karuta Club, o Sudo.

Espero que sejam lançados capítulos extras!

Ansiosíssima para ler o spin-off! <3
challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated