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Chihayafuru

7.620113 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesAnimationDrama

Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta…

DirectorMorio Asaka
ProducersTakuya Shiroshita·Kazunari Sengoku

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
May it be that I find
Oct 22, 2019
E2
The hazed early dawn light comes not from the moon
Oct 29, 2019
E3
But from the crystal white snow of Yoshino
Oct 29, 2019
E4
Nobody wishes to see
Nov 5, 2019
E5
Mount Amanokagu
Nov 5, 2019
E6
Tatsuta River Ablaze
Nov 12, 2019
E7
The storm blasts
Nov 19, 2019
E8
As friends and strangers
Nov 26, 2019
E9
I recall how my own efforts were in vain
Dec 3, 2019
E10
Scarlet kadsuras
Dec 10, 2019
E11
Leaving a hovering mist above the trees and grass
Dec 17, 2019
E12
So the flower petals are scattered like the snow by the passing storm
Dec 24, 2019
E13
Yet it is I who withers and wilts
Jan 7, 2020
E14
The emotions experienced
Jan 14, 2020
E15
As helpless autumn leaves are caught against the flow
Jan 21, 2020
E16
Takes me away in haste
Jan 28, 2020
E17
As my sleeves are wet with dew
Feb 4, 2020
E18
The storm will soon carry me
Feb 11, 2020
E19
Bring a life of everlasting love
Feb 18, 2020
E20
May the scarlet kadsuras
Feb 25, 2020
E21
To restore my faith
Mar 3, 2020
E22
Just as my beauty has faded
Mar 10, 2020
E23
Like a boatsman adrift
Mar 17, 2020
E24
When winds send waves crashing
Mar 24, 2020

Cast

Asami Seto
Asami Seto
Chihaya Ayase (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano
Taichi Mashima (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Arata Wataya (voice)

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Chihayafuru — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chihayafuru?

Chihayafuru is streaming on Crunchyroll, HiDive and Hidive in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chihayafuru on Netflix?

No, Chihayafuru is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll and HiDive.

Is Chihayafuru on Amazon Prime Video?

Chihayafuru isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Chihayafuru for free?

Chihayafuru is available on Crunchyroll and HiDive in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Chihayafuru?

Chihayafuru has 3 seasons in total (74 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Chihayafuru out yet?

Yes — all 74 episodes across 3 seasons of Chihayafuru are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Chihayafuru?

No — Chihayafuru ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.

Is Chihayafuru based on a manga?

Yes — Chihayafuru is based on a manga.