Chihayafuru: Part I (2016) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Chihayafuru: Part I (2016) — When Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she met Arata Wataya.
Chihayafuru: Part I (2016) Storyline
When Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she met Arata Wataya. Arata Wataya transferred from Fukui Prefecture. Taichi Mashima was Chihaya Ayase's friend since they were little. Arata got close to Chihaya and Taichi from the card game karuta. Four years later, Chihaya is a high school student. Chihaya learns that Arata, who went back to Fukui Prefecture, doesn't play karuta anymore. Believing they will meet Arata again, Chihaya and Taichi starts a karuta club at their high school.
Full Cast & Crew
- Suzu Hirose as Chihaya Ayase
- Shuhei Nomura as Taichi Mashima
- Mackenyu as Arata Wataya
- Mone Kamishiraishi as Kanade Ooe
- Yuma Yamoto as Yusei Nishida
- Yuki Morinaga as Tsutomu Komano
- Hiroya Shimizu as Akihito Sudo
- Ryotaro Sakaguchi as Hiro Kinashi
- Mayu Matsuoka as Shinobu Wakamiya
- Miyuki Matsuda as Taeko Miyauchi
- Jun Kunimura as Hideo Harada
- Kokoro Kuge as Chihaya (child)
- Eru Yamada as Taichi (child)
- Amon Kabe as Arata (child)
- Kentaro Tamura
Why Watch Chihayafuru: Part I?
The Vibe: Chihayafuru: Part I is a heartwarming, passionate, and beautifully acted romance and comedy and drama movie from 2016. Directed by Norihiro Koizumi, and starring Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu When Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she met Arata Wataya.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.2/10, Chihayafuru: Part I delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Romance landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great love story. If you enjoy movies that blends romance with comedy elements, Chihayafuru: Part I deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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