discocaptain 's review for:

Chihayafuru, Volume 1 by Yuki Suetsugu

5.0

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

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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.