Chihayafuru Archives

Understanding Competitive Karuta: Can Three Players Really Compete for the Same Card in Chihayafuru?

Reader’s Question:
I was watching Chihayafuru and started wondering if it’s really possible for three people to compete over the same card. Out of 100 cards, only 50 are used, and each player arranges 25 cards, right? Is it common for that to happen? I’ve heard the term “card matching” as

Rui September 11, 2025

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Comparing Fan Reactions to Mobile Suit Gundam and Chihayafuru: A Look at Nostalgia and Sequel Expectations

Reader’s Question:
I’m curious about something that happened 40 years ago. When Mobile Suit Gundam was gaining popularity due to the model kit boom, I wonder how many people opposed the production of its sequel, Mobile Suit Z Gundam, saying that the original Gundam was great just as it was. Now,

Rui July 22, 2025