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Dec 30, 2011 5:26 AM
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Wow this show is just unbelievable. A real Gem. How on earth Cihaya gets so intimidated by the other team is anyone's guess, but man I wanted Kana-chan to kiss Deso after that one. Would have been nice.
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Jan 3, 2012 11:50 AM

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Wow, what another great episode. Love to see them all in kimonos, but wow great episode, since talks about putting your weaker players against your opponent's stronger ones so your stronger players can win (Hikaru no Go ... lol). Feel bad for Kana and Desktomu (I forget his name ... OTL) :S
Wow, Taichi is pretty amazing though. His head patting and knowing what to do with Desktomu ... he's a leader for sure XD Was I feeling a little Kana/Desktomu at the end there? Lol :P
Anyways so they face the red team, who has that sadist ... kind of weird LOL O_O Excited for the next episode :D
Jan 4, 2012 3:03 AM

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Very emotional episode, loved it =)
Apr 5, 2012 2:03 AM

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Chihaya was able to win even with a mental collapse. lol

This anime keeps getting better and better with each and every passing episode. Once I got most the rules down it got so much more interesting! Love it. ^-^

Funny part is, I got the rules down and everything, I understand the concept of the game, but if I were to try and play it myself I would probably suck terribly. This game isn't cut out for someone like me (my memorization skills suck), though I would love to try it some day. xD
Apr 7, 2012 4:45 PM

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Arata where the fuck are you
Apr 30, 2012 4:06 AM

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The internal conflict was believable and the team did a good job.
Jul 14, 2012 2:37 PM
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Awesome episode again! I really do hope their team makes it to the nationals, would be really great to watch!
Aug 10, 2012 9:27 AM

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Yeah, I would feel like shit if I never could take a set and some other person who was equally as bad took a set for the team. D=

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Jan 8, 2013 1:18 PM

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Kurimu-chan said:
Arata needs to appear already ><


Agreed.
Feb 1, 2013 8:52 PM

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the group now wears kimono :D

Chihaya is texting Arata too much :\

Retro hair is there!!

i do feel bad to Desk-kun getting pounded at the beginning and he's just being toss around by the team :(

however i don't like how he even said Kana's win was just pure luck.

you don't say that to Kana-chan!!!

Chihaya having a hard time at first :(

she's feeling the same pressure as Desk-kun :(

that stupid Sudo-san should not touch Chihaya.

i hope she beats him badly in the next match.

that tap by Taichi!!!

great to see Taichi being the captain and leading the way!!!

nice comeback Chihaya!!!!!

im glad Desk-kun apologized to Kana and everyone ;)

Mizusu Fighto!!!!

my favorite scenes.



next episode Chihaya or Taichi should own that Sudo douchebag.

and i actually don't mind Arata not appearing, i bet he'll appear more towards the end or in season 2.
Mar 18, 2013 6:46 AM

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Kimonos~ Chihaya and Taichi looked especially good in their kimonos!!

Hmm i guess this episode illustrates how they are not really a team yet and also about Chihaya's weakness... Hopefully she wont be like that when facing tough opponents!

Taichi's been gaining my favours lately (well, since the last episode).. The way he encouraged his team was so touching...!
May 13, 2013 7:26 PM

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Another motivational episode.
5% chance of kiss scene in first season
May 14, 2013 8:47 AM
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What flag did Taichi trigger this episode?

I think Kana triggered a flag as well.
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Jul 2, 2013 10:16 AM

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Damn amazing ending! Good job! Awesome matches in this episode but it ain't done yet, so lets see what's next!
Aug 10, 2013 9:38 PM
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1idd0kun said:
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Taichi's girlfriend? I'm guessing she will play a role later.


No, she won't. You won't see her again.

Hehe, I'd be surprised if she showed up again. Even if she did, Taichi wouldn't care, since he realized on the train that he was in love with Chihaya. That girl is now his ex, I'm sure. I think he's right about why Arata is ignoring her text messages, or maybe he's wrong, and Arata doesn't feel he can compete with Taichi at all, since he's there with her.
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Jan 1, 2014 8:06 AM

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5/5

Plot good step. Taichi always present at key moments, beautiful growth. Chihaya a little in the shade, nice contrast interior resulting from the different results on the field.
Engaging narrative, Kana has had his fifteen minutes of fame! All the characters are well characterized.
Romance well balanced, I always cheer for ChihayaXArata!
Drawings and animations good! : D
Jan 24, 2014 5:20 AM

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upped the score to 8/10 after 2 great episodes.. full of dramas ...
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May 9, 2014 10:13 PM
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Chihaya's comeback was amazing, and that Sudo guy thought she was losing on purpose because she was a sadist. Chihaya would've crushed that girl easily since she's that good.

Retro-kun is back


I feel bad for Desktomu because he lost twice and didn't get a single card. He came back so it wasn't a total lost.

Jun 27, 2014 6:00 PM

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The pro gets a panic attack... the irony

Aug 26, 2014 2:30 PM

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I knew he was going to get mad at not winning.
Apr 21, 2015 3:23 AM

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Taichi being awesome leader was nice to see. Good job.
Sep 8, 2015 11:00 PM

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It was basically Porky's fault that Desktomu got upset since he just kept bringing up his idea of having Desktomu face the strongest opponents since he's most likely gonna lose to their weakest members anyway.

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1idd0kun said:


No, she won't. You won't see her again.


LOL! Its like all the Arata fangirls are clinging onto this 'girlfriend' with all their might so that Chihaya x Arata pairing may have a chance.

Wondering what's happened to Taichi's girlfriend which basically stopped him in the first episode from making any progress with Chihaya =/= fangirl. Calling other people fangirls for making reasonable posts related to a character you root for = fangirl.
Nov 6, 2015 11:14 PM

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Sep 2013
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Chihaya is so boring I'm forced to ship Taichi and Arata no KappaPride
Nov 7, 2015 7:05 AM
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Kanade and Kamono can be a sweet pair. Waiting for Arata to appear <3
Jan 2, 2016 8:52 PM
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Tho said:
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She must be a sadist.
Tho said:
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She must be a sadist.




Taichi OP..though he kept making me think of Usui this entire episode. I'm rooting for yo Taichi!
Oct 11, 2016 11:23 AM

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well ...these things only happen in anime ... they succeeded in reaching finals..... I still still they may lose the final round
Apr 19, 2017 9:08 AM

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I'm looking forward to seeing Sudou the Sadist play. The team seems to be faring well, despite Komano's hesitation.
Apr 20, 2017 1:38 PM

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They made it to the finals.
Tsutomu abandoned too easy, but they were too cold when they said that he has to fight against the best opponent.
Aug 20, 2017 3:22 AM

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Damn, that was pretty intense, so happy that they made it to the finals.

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Nov 28, 2017 5:16 AM

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I can’t blame Desktomu for feeling discouraged.

I’m looking forward to the finals.
Apr 29, 2018 9:57 AM
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Veretax said:
Wow this show is just unbelievable. A real Gem. How on earth Cihaya gets so intimidated by the other team is anyone's guess, but man I wanted Kana-chan to kiss Deso after that one. Would have been nice.
i think the reason why she was overwhelmed comes from the crazy amount of screaming by the other team, considering that one of chihaya's most precious skill stems from her incredible sense of hearing. she even complains at some points that she can't hear anything, thus missing tons of opportunities that would've been otherwise easy for her.

of course, there's also the anxiety following desktomu's outburst which left her once again feeling guilty for not realizing his feelings. i like how she started extremely oblivious and karuta-centered, and now, piece by piece she's starting to develop an awareness of how her attitude impacts not only her friends's playing style but also their well being as a whole. it's the character development we've all been waiting for, and it's been happening in a subtle yet steady pace.

loved the episode!!! kana was so cute after winning her first game
Feb 2, 2019 3:54 PM
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Great episode. I love Chihaya's character, because of her character she couldn't think straight nearly the entire match though, well, it was reasonable.
Feb 3, 2019 4:18 AM

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i wish i could fall asleep as fast as chihaya
Feb 9, 2019 7:54 PM
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Something always bugs me why does she has to fell sleep almost everytime we won? Also the dramas have been going too typical resolving in one episode.
Feb 14, 2019 11:26 AM

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This was a great episode, loved it.

Chihaya making that comeback and Taichi was great.

Nov 5, 2019 5:47 AM
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SkyDrop said:
Something always bugs me why does she has to fell sleep almost everytime we won? Also the dramas have been going too typical resolving in one episode.


Its a technique it was explained in the first 4 or so epiosdes
Nov 19, 2019 12:26 PM

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Kamano-kun told Chihaya harsh, yet true words. I'm glad he didn't act like a naive guy who is ready to be treated like a throwaway karuta player only to make others have a team food five people.

I'm also glad he returned after all. He can still be useful and if he practices more, he will surely succeed in karuta.

Taichi acted alright as a boss. I still don't like him, so I'm happy that he is a simp, while Arata gets whole Chihaya's attention.
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Dec 29, 2019 1:37 AM

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Lol the team is gelling nicely I guess?
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Mar 28, 2020 10:46 AM

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Ulquiorra said:
They made it to the finals.
Tsutomu abandoned too easy, but they were too cold when they said that he has to fight against the best opponent.


I don't blame him tbh... When I was watching this ep, the whole team's mindset was to win but they didn't regard how others will feel; I felt like it was poor sportsmanship. I know what it's like to feel left out and felt like I was just a number...I'm glad they made up though.
Mar 28, 2020 10:53 AM

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Kamano-kun told Chihaya harsh, yet true words. I'm glad he didn't act like a naive guy who is ready to be treated like a throwaway karuta player only to make others have a team food five people.

I'm also glad he returned after all. He can still be useful and if he practices more, he will surely succeed in karuta.

Taichi acted alright as a boss. I still don't like him, so I'm happy that he is a simp, while Arata gets whole Chihaya's attention.


At that point, Chihaya was slowly getting on my nerves with her obsession with Karuta. Sure, nothing's wrong bout having a passion for it but come on, if you're gonna have a club, make them feel welcome, not the other way around. She's a captain, right? She definitely doesn't fit that role at this point. I hope the upcoming episodes or so, she'll improve on this.
Mar 29, 2020 8:55 AM

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First big tournament! Chihaya looks great in traditional attire. Looking forward to seeing her wear it more. Taichi's words of encouragement really helped the team out. I'm still a little disappointed in Chihaya; she's an A class karuta player and she let a little scuffle affect her mental state.
May 19, 2020 6:42 AM
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to the nationals.. So finally Chihaya will meet Arata
Feb 25, 2021 2:06 AM

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Very good episode!!
May 19, 2021 10:48 PM

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Man, Taichi is awesome. Rooting further for Taichi x Chihaya!
Jul 13, 2021 4:49 AM

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Bit of trouble there on the teamwork department but it seems the team managed to pull through, gotta love how Chihaya immediately goes into sleep mode.

Aug 9, 2021 5:03 PM

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Not really a big fan of an episode starting out with a team on a wavelength, then having some interpersonal drama happen all for it to be resolved within the same episode, likely without lasting consequences. It's just something I've seen too often especially as fillers or in episodic shows, so seeing it here, where it is supposed to be neither, is even a bit more jarring. It makes me wonder if the writer just couldn't come up with something interesting for the start of the tournament, which considering this is the first one makes me a bit hesitant in general as to how good the competitive karuta bits will be. I assume it'll be good once we get in to singles and here was just a clumsy attempt at solidifying team spirit for the future, but I still wish this would have been done better.

Either way, we're through to the finals and apparently Retro will be waiting there. I'll admit that I thought he was about 50 when he first appeared, so him being in high school is a surprise to me. Also Oe won a match and everybody looks good in traditional garments, I guess.

...oh, and I feel like Chihaya should get her falling asleep checked out. She's out of it way too fast for that to be normal... Don't want Season 3 to be some sort of brain tumor arc or something like that. (Although I'll admit that I have no idea what medical condition would actually cause those symptoms.)
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Deskomotu kun is scared af
Im loving this show more and more
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Mar 26, 2022 2:50 PM

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Predictable but the character interactions are still interesting
May 20, 2022 10:43 PM
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Arata x Chihaya is end game for sure but damn Taichi had no business to be this loveable
May 29, 2022 2:58 PM

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The gang looks great in kimonos. Also lol the grey haired guy is funny
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