Chihayafuru
Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again.
Where to watch Chihayafuru in United States
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Hidive Amazon Channel
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Chihayafuru there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Chihayafuru streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Hidive Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll, Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Anime Times Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, Crunchyroll, TVING | — |
About Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru is a 2011 Japanese-language animation and drama series. The cast is led by Asami Seto, Mamoru Miyano, Yoshimasa Hosoya. It spans 3 seasons and 74 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel.
Chihayafuru was produced by Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and VAP and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 5, 2011, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- October 5, 2011
- Last aired
- March 24, 2020
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (74 episodes)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Madhouse, Nippon Television Network Corporation, VAP
Chihayafuru cast & crew
The cast features Asami Seto as Chihaya Ayase (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Taichi Mashima (voice), and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Arata Wataya (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kosuke Yamashita, cinematography is by Akane Fushihara, and it was produced by Takuya Shiroshita and Kazunari Sengoku.
Is Chihayafuru worth watching?
Chihayafuru holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 66 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 3 seasons and 74 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation and drama, Chihayafuru is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chihayafuru
In United States, you can stream Chihayafuru on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and Hidive Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Chihayafuru
Asami Seto
Chihaya Ayase (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Taichi Mashima (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Arata Wataya (voice)
Chihayafuru — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chihayafuru in United States?
Chihayafuru is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Hidive Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Chihayafuru on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Chihayafuru is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Chihayafuru in?
Chihayafuru is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Chihayafuru are there?
Chihayafuru has 3 seasons with 74 episodes in total.
▸What is Chihayafuru rated?
Chihayafuru is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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