The Chihayafuru anime is back after nearly six years, and I’m just thrilled. Rarely is there a series that so deftly balances interpersonal drama, the excitement of competition, and the effective portrayal of its characters through both of those aspects. Chihayafuru is about playing karuta, a game based on matching cards to recited poetry. It […]
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