Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Chihayafull
Japanese: ちはやふる
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
25
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Oct 5, 2011 to Mar 28, 2012
Premiered:
Fall 2011
Broadcast:
Wednesdays at 00:59 (JST)
Licensors:
Sentai Filmworks
Studios:
Madhouse
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Josei
Duration:
22 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
Ranked:
#4032
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Popularity:
#498
Members:
472,596
Favorites:
8,075
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