Chihayafuru Season 1 Episode 22
Chihayafuru
Season 1

Ep 22. Chihayafuru 22

  • March 6, 2012
  • 24 min

Chihayafuru is an anime series based on the manga of the same name by Yuki Suetsugu. The show follows the story of Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with playing karuta, a traditional Japanese card game. In season 1 episode 22, titled "Chihayafuru 22," Chihaya and her friends continue to compete in the national karuta tournament.

The episode begins with Chihaya and her teammates from Mizusawa High School preparing for their next match in the tournament. They are up against a formidable opponent, an all-girls school called Hokuo Academy. Chihaya is excited to play against one of Hokuo's star players, Yumi Yamamoto, who is known for her fast and aggressive playing style.

The match begins, and Chihaya quickly realizes that she is in for a tough fight. Yumi proves to be a skilled player, and Chihaya struggles to keep up with her pace. Meanwhile, Mizusawa's other players are also having trouble, losing many of their matches against Hokuo.

As the match progresses, Chihaya begins to get frustrated with herself. She feels like she is not doing well enough and starts to doubt her abilities as a karuta player. Her teammates encourage her and remind her of all the hard work she has put in to get to this point.

With their support, Chihaya begins to regain her confidence. She manages to win a few matches, including one against Yumi, and helps Mizusawa to close the gap in the overall score. However, it is still a close match, and the outcome is uncertain until the very end.

In the final moments of the match, Mizusawa's fate rests on the shoulders of its last player, Taichi Mashima. Taichi has been struggling throughout the tournament, but he manages to pull off a stunning victory against Hokuo's captain, Hiro Kinashi. With Taichi's win, Mizusawa is able to clinch a narrow victory against Hokuo and advance to the next round of the tournament.

The episode ends with Mizusawa celebrating their hard-fought victory. Chihaya, Taichi, and their other teammates are overjoyed at the win, but they know that they still have a long road ahead of them if they want to win the national championship.

In conclusion, Chihayafuru season 1 episode 22 is a thrilling installment in the series. The episode features intense karuta action, emotional character moments, and a nail-biting finish to the match between Mizusawa and Hokuo. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Chihaya and her friends continue to chase their dreams of becoming national champions.

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  • First Aired
    March 6, 2012
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English