Chihaya Ayase is determined to elevate her school's competitive karuta club, carrying fierce goals such as securing the national team title at Omi Jingu and earning the crown of Japan"s top female karuta player—and ultimately, the world. With the start of their second year in high school, Chihaya and her teammates must enlist fresh members, sharpen both mind and body, and confront the tough rivals that block their path to the championship. At the same time, Arata Wataya, Chihaya"s childhood friend and the prodigy who first introduced her to karuta, reignites his forgotten passion for the classic card game.
Madhouse Studios Japan