Chihayafuru: Part I
ちはやふる 上の句
“Getting stronger, devoting my entire youth”
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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.
Cast
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
as
Riku Hagiwara
as
Masane Tsukayama
as
Kaisei Kamimura
as
Mariko Kobayashi
as
Yuri Tsunematsu
as Saki's friend
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Stream Chihayafuru: Part I online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated romance, comedy, and drama movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 2016, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 39 viewers worldwide.
About Chihayafuru: Part I
“Getting stronger, devoting my entire youth”
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. Running 111 minutes.
Chihayafuru: Part I Cast and Characters
The cast features Suzu Hirose (as Chihaya Ayase), Shuhei Nomura (as Taichi Mashima), Mackenyu (as Arata Wataya), Mone Kamishiraishi (as Kanade Ooe), and Yuma Yamoto (as Yusei Nishida). Their performances are a major reason Chihayafuru: Part I has built such a passionate audience.
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Chihayafuru: Part I flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chihayafuru: Part I
Where can I watch Chihayafuru: Part I online for free?
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How long is Chihayafuru: Part I?
Chihayafuru: Part I runs for 111 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is Chihayafuru: Part I good? What's the rating?
Chihayafuru: Part I holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 39 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Chihayafuru: Part I?
The main cast includes Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu, and Mone Kamishiraishi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Chihayafuru: Part I available in Japanese?
Yes — Chihayafuru: Part I was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Chihayafuru: Part I released?
Chihayafuru: Part I was released in 2016.
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Where can I watch Chihayafuru: Part I for free?
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What is Chihayafuru: Part I about?
Chihayafuru: Part I is a Romance/Comedy film. 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.
When was Chihayafuru: Part I released?
Chihayafuru: Part I was released on March 19, 2016. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. The film was produced by TOHO.
Who stars in Chihayafuru: Part I?
Chihayafuru: Part I stars Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu and Mone Kamishiraishi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Chihayafuru: Part I available in HD?
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