Chihayafuru

Chihayafuru is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Yuki Suetsugu. It centers around the traditional Japanese card game Karuta, which involves the rapid recognition of poems from a deck of cards. The story follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school girl who becomes passionate about competitive Karuta, inspired by the game’s beauty and challenge. She aims to become the best player and revives a Karuta club, attracting friends and rivals along the way. The narrative explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the significance of memory, making it a blend of sports and personal growth genres.