Chihayafuru" is completed! Free 48 volumes of "Chihayafuru" until August 2! All anime episodes are also available on YouTube!

The manga "Chihayafuru" (written by Yuki Suetsugu), a coming-of-age manga about competitive karuta, has been serialized in Kodansha's "BE・LOVE" since 2007.

Chihayafuru" (written by Yuki Suetsugu), a milestone in youth manga about competitive karuta, has won numerous awards since its serialization in Kodansha's "BE LOVE" in 2007, selling over 27 million copies (paper and electronic). It has also been made into an anime and a movie, and has gained popularity.

⇒ The TV animation "Chihayafuru 3" and the "Chihayafuru Festival in Kanda Myojin" event report featuring Asami Seto, Ai Chino, and Meguho Ban on stage has arrived!

The story of Chihayafuru 3, which has been woven into 247 episodes over 15 years, will be concluded in the September issue of BE・LOVE, on sale on August 1. Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata - three childhood friends connected by karuta - will be able to see what the future holds for them.

In addition to the cover, the September issue of "BE・LOVE" features a mosaic art on the back cover, using color illustrations from the past issues, which are very memorable for fans. In addition, there is a special color poster of the final episode and a commemorative article. A congratulatory message from the cast of the anime and movie is also included.

In addition, "Chihayafuru" vol. 1 to 48 will be released for free on Kodansha's comic apps "Magapoke" and "Comic DAYS"! The fair will last for 48 hours from August 1 to August 2, so don't miss it.

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Extra Editions & Best Selections!
The December issue of "BE・LOVE" (on sale November 1) will feature the "Chihayafuru" cover and extra stories, and the electronic version of "BE・LOVE" (on sale August 1) will feature the "Chihayafuru" Best Selection. Especially memorable and popular episodes are re-recorded exclusively for the electronic version.

■Free release of all anime episodes
From August 1 to October 31, all episodes of the anime "Chihayafuru" will be distributed for free on "Full☆Anime TV," a YouTube channel operated by Kodansha!

Schedule:
1st season (25 episodes): August 1 - August 31 *Distribution will begin at 7:00 a.m. on August 1.
Second season (25 episodes): September 1 - September 30
Third season (25 episodes): October 1 - October 31

Production Information
Chihayafuru
Chihaya is a sixth grader who doesn't even know the word "passion" yet. Then she meets Arata, a transfer student from Fukui. Arata is quiet and reserved, but he has an unexpected skill. It was Ogura Hyakunin Isshu competitive karuta.
Chihaya was shocked to see Arata playing faster and more enthusiastically than anyone else. However, it was Chihaya's outstanding "talent" that attracted Arata. ......
This is a coming-of-age story in which dazzlingly single-minded feelings intersect.

The 50th volume will be released on December 13!
Volume 49 Synopsis:
The fifth game of the Meijin/Queen tournament. The strong players who are seeking the top are burning for the last victory. In contrast to the heat that burns them, it is also a time for each of them to quietly face the sound, their opponents, themselves, and all those who have been involved with them. What does the god of karuta look like? Chihaya and Shin wondered if they could see him on the other side of the cards they reached for. Please, no one breathe...