Chihayafuru S01E23 · The Night is Nearly Past

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Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanwhile, Arata lost in the fourth round of the West qualifier. He regrets spending time away from karuta and practices hard to make up. Both of them are learning and taking the next step forward.

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1. 1 1. Now the Flower Blooms2011-10-05 · 23mSixth grade was when Ayase Chihaya met Wataya Arata, the transfer student from Fukui. The shy and quiet Arata was hiding a surprising talent. He knew how to play the competitive
2. 2 2. The Red That Is2011-10-12 · 23mChihaya's proclamation leads to a showdown between Mashima Taichi and the transfer student Arata, who is being shunned by their class. The stubborn Taichi, who's upset by how clos
3. 3 3. From the Crystal White Snow2011-10-19 · 23mChihaya, Taichi, and Arata visit the local Shiranami Karuta Society and meet the chairman, Harada, and a member who's their age, Kinashi Hiro (Retro-kun). When Harada sees them pla
4. 4 4. A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends2011-10-26 · 23mArata returns with his family to Fukui after his grandfather falls ill. The three of them believe that as long as they continue to play karuta, they will be reunited. Now in high
5. 5 5. The Sight of a Midnight Moon2011-11-02 · 23mAfter Chihaya hears Arata say that he quit playing karuta, she and Taichi make a trip to Arata's home in Fukui. Once they find Arata, Chihaya is thrilled and suggest that they pla
6. 6 6. Now Bloom Inside the Nine-fold Palace2011-11-09 · 23mAfter Ms. Miyauchi tells Chihaya that she needs five members to start an official club, Chihaya starts recruiting. One day, Oe Kanade, a fan of classical literature whose family o
7. 7 7. But for Autumn's Coming2011-11-16 · 23mKanade has joined the karuta club as the third member, while Chihaya continues to recruit members. First, she scouts the second-smartest student in their grade, Komano Tsutomu, wh
8. 8 8. The Sounds of the Waterfall2011-11-23 · 23mThe karuta club only needs one more member to become an official club. Chihaya and the other members continue working to recruit members, but they're having trouble finding anyone
9. 9 9. But I Cannot Hide2011-11-30 · 23mThe karuta club has become an official club. Chihaya announces that the five of them will make it to the national tournament. The beginners, Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun, are worri
10. 10 10. Exchange Hellos And Goodbyes2011-12-07 · 23mMizusawa High School karuta club makes its debut at the Tokyo regionals for the national championship. Mizusawa successfully makes it past the group stage. Desk-kun, who was unab
11. 11 11. The Sky is the Road Home2011-12-14 · 23mThe Mizusawa karuta club has advanced to the finals to face a regular fixture at the national tournament, Hokuo Academy. As the match begins, Mizusawa is unable to go on the offen
12. 12 12. Sets These Forbidden Fields Aglow2011-12-21 · 23mAfter qualifying for the national tournament, the Mizusawa karuta members attempt to bolster their weaknesses. Chihaya and Taichi practice with the Shiranami Society while Porky, D
13. 13 13. For You, I Head Out2012-01-04 · 23mThe Mizusawa High School Karuta Club members visit the Omi Jingu shrine to pray for their victory. However, Chihaya is acting strangely during her match. Meanwhile, Arata reflect
14. 14 14. For There Is No One Else Out Here2012-01-11 · 23mChihaya has recovered in time for the individual tournament. Players are grouped by their rank, and the youngest Queen in history, Wakamiya Shinobu, is in the Class A bracket, and
15. 15 15. As Though Pearls Have Been Strung Across the Autumn Plain2012-01-18 · 23mChihaya is helpless against the Queen, but she still manages to take a few cards. But this match has taken her one step closer to understanding what true strength is. Meanwhile,
16. 16 16. The Autumn Leaves of Mount Ogura2012-01-25 · 23mA recap and some animated four-panel comics.
17. 17 17. World Offers No Escape2012-02-01 · 23mThe national tournament has ended, and the members of Mizusawa's karuta club have established some individual goals. Taichi and Porky need to reach Class A. Kana-chan and Desktomu
18. 18 18. The Plum Blossoms Still Smell the Same2012-02-08 · 23mChihaya finally gets to play her first Class A match, while the other members are looking to advance their rank through a strong tournament showing. Chihaya's opponent Kanai Sakur
19. 19 19. As the Years Pass2012-02-15 · 23mThe finals have begun. The Class D final is between Kana-chan and Desktomu-kun. The Class B final is between Taichi and Porky. Both finals pit Mizusawa players against each othe
20. 20 20. The Cresting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Skies2012-02-22 · 23mThe Mizusawa High School karuta club is gaining experience by participating in tournaments. However, Chihaya's grades are so bad that she is no longer allowed to participate, leav
21. 21 21. As My Sleeves Are Wet with Dew2012-02-29 · 23mChihaya is playing in the East Queen qualifier for a chance to face the Queen again. Her first opponent is the grade schooler Ririka, said to be a child prodigy. As Chihaya watch
22. 22 22. Just as My Beauty Has Faded2012-03-07 · 23mChihaya's next opponent is the previous Queen, Yamamoto Yumi. Chihaya recalls the previous Queen being a very tenacious player. While Chihaya is fired up for her match against he
23. 23 23. The Night is Nearly Past2012-03-14 · 23mChihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanw
24. 24 24. Nobody Wishes to See the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms2012-03-21 · 23mThe Mizusawa karuta club is watching the Queen match and Master match at Taichi's home. The Queen has put on a great deal of weight, which makes it difficult for her to move as Yu
25. 25 25. Moonlight, Clear and Bright2012-03-28 · 23mEverybody is shocked after hearing that Master Suo plays karuta with 28 one-syllable cards. Chihaya, Arata, Taichi, and the other karuta club members do some soul searching as the