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Movie: Chihayafuru Part 1
Romaji: Chihayafuru Kami no Ku
Japanese: ちはやふる　上の句
Director: Norihiro Koizumi
Writer: Yuki Suetsugu (manga), Norihiro Koizumi
Producer: Naoaki Kitajima
Cinematographer: Hiro Yanagida
Release Date: March 19, 2016
Runtime: 111 min.
Genre: Teen / Drama / Based on a Comic
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

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 hight 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

Notes

Based on manga series "Chihayafuru" by Yuki Suetsugu (first published December 28, 2007 in Japanese manga magazine Be Love). "Chihayafuru" won the 2nd Manga Taishō (annual Japanese manga award) in 2009.
Related titles:
1. Chihayafuru Part 1 | Chihayafuru Kami no Ku (2016)
2. Chihayafuru Part 2 | Chihayafuru Shimo no Ku (2016)
3. Chihayafuru Part 3 | Chihayafuru Musubi (2018)

Cast



Suzu Hirose	Shuhei Nomura	Mackenyu	Mone Kamishiraishi	Yuma Yamoto
Chihaya Ayase	Taichi Mashima	Arata Wataya	Kanade Ooe	Yusei Nishida



Yuki Morinaga	Hiroya Shimizu	Ryotaro Sakaguchi	Mayu Matsuoka	Miyuki Matsuda
Tsutomu Komano	Akihito Sudo	Hiro Kinashi	Shinobu Wakamiya	Taeko Miyauchi

Jun Kunimura

Hideo Harada

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Hikari Jul 31 2020 7:34 am I like these movies series so much part 1, 2, and 3. Everything was perfect from cast, cinematography etc. I never like sports anime, and I never know what karuta is. But Chihayafuru made me like karuta?? Lol is there any LAs, anime, manga with the same vibe, anyone could recommend? Taichi is too good for Chihaya... Why can't Chihaya see Taichi... ArataChihaya....I prefer TaichiChihaya... Shuhei really done his part well!! I saw his profile but there's no comment, why? Is he underrated?? But he had list of works?? Did good reputation not good?? Anyway, I hope for season 4! Please!!

Eubhe Abenio Aug 09 2018 8:50 am I am so happy I squeezed in the time to watch this movie being played a boat ride away from where I live right now. Worth my time to learn more values to learn for myself and to teach my children. I will still give my best to watch the second part tomorrow but sad to say I won't be able to watch the third part. I hope it would be available for online watching soon. EIGASAI PH thank you for the collaboration. Watching this movie from Bacolod City. よくやった

Louise May 01 2018 1:07 am Are they dating? Mackenyu and Suzu? Love them both.

Via Nov 15 2017 10:41 am Shuhei is soooo handsome!!!!

Arisa Oct 12 2017 3:04 pm I'm dying to know who plays chitose ayase as she appeared on the magazine that the boys showed to Taichi. I hope it's Alice Hirose since she's completely gorgeous plus she's Suzu Hirose's sister so that'd be a kind of nice coincidence

Kirito Apr 29 2017 9:08 am I don't see chihaya as tomboyish girl... I hope she's not tomboy since taichi, arata, and especially ME are waiting for her love. Surely she will choose me <3

Naniko Feb 04 2017 12:17 am Its good movie.....and i love it.all cast resemble character in the manga. I wonder who will chihaya choose to be her boyfriend, Arata or Taichi? I hope Taichi.

アレキサンドル Nov 23 2016 8:18 pm Well done! Hoping for a third part to be released soon.

Soo Hyun Nov 10 2016 8:36 am After watching this movie, my heart was overwhelmed with feelings i cannot explain..

Maybe a mix of hope, sadness, joy, loneliness, longing

But what I am sure of is

It made me want to learn the hyakunin issho IWANT TO TRY PLAYING KARUTA!!!!

this movie is soooooo GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alyssa Oct 20 2016 5:39 pm Best live acton movie I'd ever watched <3 I really love Taichi~~ thank you for someone who recommend me this movie, it's really worth watching, can't wait for the Third Verse <3

lily Oct 18 2016 4:47 am the best shoujo live action adaption ever. I like the scene most when they play karuta with slow motion. Arghh soooo excited. I wanna play karuta. And I remember the funny scenes when Chihaya sleeps. This movie show the reality of girl when sleeping. Lol.

Also the cast are great and amazing. Thumb up for Suzu, Shuhei, Mackenyu, and Mayu.

- Oct 16 2016 9:53 pm the best movie ever, seriously im never feel regret after watching this movie. Although theres no romance but it has a little sweet friendship between chihaya x taichi. I give 10/10, recommend to all of you. As always Suzu Hirose always slay her acting skills

Lucy Oct 14 2016 2:21 am LOVE IT didn't expected to be good Thank you, thank you for bringing back the warm nostalgic feelings BEST MANGA EVER chihayafuru forever.

dzeke Oct 04 2016 2:41 pm wow, for such a stranger to its manga/anime this movie really got me impressed. heck i don't even know what karuta is. but i can say i totally agreed this movie is one of the best live action iv'e seen so far.

Jazz Muhaiyiddin Oct 04 2016 3:01 am Didnt know shuhei is such a great actor! One of the japanese actors who can actually act! He is amazing as Taichi in Chihayafuru. The way he looks at Chihaya is the same as the anime Taichi look at her! I watched him in the girl and 3 sweethearts first but his acting didnt stand out to me much but he is truly amazing in chihayafuru. Definitely gonna keep an eye on his future works! Directors for any live action mangas should definitely cast him

Im blown away by everyone in this movie because everyone can freaking act! Its hard to find a japanese live action as perfect as this! Heck this is the first time seeing a live action being done so well, so flawless and so on point! Im a really proud fan of chihayafuru! Great job! Suzu is definitely an actress that i will look forward to in the future. Shes so talented. She knows how to act. She wasnt awkward,cringy and so on like the girl in Ao haru ride live action.. Futaba in the live action was potrayed horribly and it was such a disappoitment because i freaking love Ao haru ride manga -,- THANKS FOR NOT DISAPPOINTING ME CHIHAYAFURU. THUMBS UP TO THE CAST ANS DIRECTORS & STAFF ^-^

hannasj Sep 30 2016 10:43 am Let me take a moment to seep in all the talent Shuhei Nomura have shown in all his acting gigs before. He's definitely one to boast with acting talent among young actors bunch in Japan right now. He may not have the fierce acting style as those of Masaki Suda or even Kamiki Ryunosuke but he definitely have his very own acting style that people will recognized in the future. Just finished watching Chihayafuru Kami No ku. And must I say he was effortless as Taichi Mashima with the look to boot. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of his work in the future....you make me a fan!

nyaboron Sep 28 2016 10:14 pm best anime adaption. didnt regret watching the movie. it keep me smiling the whole time. i really the the actress/actors, they portrayed their roles well.

nubz Sep 26 2016 3:46 pm Plus suzu is so kawai..

nubz Sep 26 2016 3:45 pm Best!!!!! Even i dont know what the heck is karuta is.

jodistrings_pri Sep 04 2016 9:45 pm I've watched and loved Chihayafuru before, I don't know why I stopped. But I'm gonna give this a try (SHOHEI!!!).

Natty Aug 02 2016 4:18 pm Arata!!!

Rinny Jul 10 2016 1:03 am Ryotaro is TOO perfect for Hiro

kentilll May 29 2016 9:12 am Still disappointed premiere cinemas in my country (which often screen Japanese and other Asian movies) chooses garbages like Attack on Titan and Assasination Classroom over Chihayafuru LA s. I've heard the critical reception is quite good which is rare among LA movies, particularly the acting, casting and special effects.

lily Apr 12 2016 6:53 pm Wish I can see it now :(

Sharifah Mar 21 2016 10:15 am Yes I second that! They need to do an international release. Want to catch it in Singapore!!!

Lisa Mar 13 2016 9:16 am teasers looks great!!

Domo Mar 12 2016 12:29 am Matsuoka for Shinobu is perfect. The problem is, I don't like Arata in the anime but he's actually good looking in this movie...

Yuki Mar 05 2016 1:23 am nice cast assemble.

gong Mar 05 2016 1:19 am suzu is beautiful

Rosiac Mar 05 2016 1:17 am i have been a big fan of the anime lets hope they do justice to the series

Ayano Mar 04 2016 2:19 am Mayu Matsuoka and Shuhei Nomura is enough to make me interested

Toya Mar 04 2016 2:14 am omg Matsuoka as Shinobu is just to it. I am so looking forward to it. btw Arata is super cute

Toya Mar 04 2016 1:21 am Omg Matsuoka as Shinobu is just perfect. I am so looking forward to it. Btw Arata is so cute.

Suparna Mar 04 2016 1:18 am Omg Matsuoka as Shinobu is just perfect. I am so looking forward to it. btw Arata is so cute kyaah

nagi Mar 04 2016 12:27 am I only have one thing to say: Toho, please do an INTERNATIONAL release! Singapore theaters please!

annachanzy Jan 02 2016 11:10 am I keep replaying the teasers. It looks as good as the anime one. Chihaya's oddness (and she is pretty like Chihaya in the anime), Taichi's coolness, even with Arata's dialect (I am not familiar with the dialect but the way he speaks here sounds like in the anime) and a glimpse of Shinobu's perfectness and the Karuta club friends. The teasers make me having a high expectation of the live action. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

eruanion Dec 26 2015 3:30 pm Shinobu is perfect, and i love how they put all of Chihaya's little oddnesses into it, like falling asleep after the match. Can't wait to see the Snowmaru and Papabear faceoff. Maybe they will do merchandising tie in's

hannasj Dec 06 2015 8:00 am uwaaahhh...i didn't have great expectation with the movie before this. But the trailer was REALLY good. And Shuhei Nomura as Taichi was just woww! Cant wait to see this movie. I'm interested to know how the writer will tie up the love triangle between them 3 as the manga is still ongoing..

gis8 Dec 05 2015 8:55 am Whoaaa, can't wait! looking good. even the trailer gives me goosebumps. seems like it's gonna be a good adaptation, well hopefully xD Love Arata's accent btw.

miyako Oct 31 2015 12:48 am @Yui: those three are certainly not underrated as you have labeled them. Hirose is making a name in the new gen. of Japanese actors and actresses as he starred with Kamiki Ryunosuke in Gakkou no Kaidan, and with three well-experienced actresses in Umimachi Diary. Just like Ohara Sakurako, she just needs more experience and cultivation. Nomura Shuhei follows the young geniuses of actors today and is well-promoted by Amuse. Mackenyu's a rising actor, but he is truly shining along with Shimizu Hiroya.

miyako Oct 31 2015 12:44 am I'm sure Nomura Shuhei will slay, but I'm not sure with Hirose though. I hope she can break all the stereotypes that the media have been putting her through, as they compare her with Matsuoka... And the fact that Nomura and Hirose might "still" be dating haha they're cute, tbh

mangl Oct 07 2015 6:23 pm OMG CHIHAYAFURU IS BECOMING A MOVIE OMGOMGOGMG and that girl totally looks like chihaya :O

FakeTomsBobs Sep 22 2015 10:38 pm Im so excited for this!!!!!

amiami Sep 17 2015 12:53 am wow suzu is look alike chihaya a lotttttt

せいや Aug 28 2015 12:17 am I love the anime! I'm still waiting for another season! Hopefully the live action won't disappoint me. I'm not familiar with the three main artist but is looking forward to the movie! <3

chococream Aug 13 2015 6:58 am yay Suzu as Chihaya <3 haven't watch the anime yet but I love the manga series, hope the movie will turn out great!

Shen Jul 31 2015 1:14 pm I really love the anime series and I can't wait to see the live action. Also.. Shuhei Nomura as Taichi, what a perfect early Christmas treat! <3

Jane Jun 28 2015 7:32 pm I love the anime Chihayafuru...

hotarumaruchiii Jun 26 2015 8:05 pm this live action movie adaptation has a promising new generation of actors & actresses in it & the fact that the director for this adaptation is the one who is responsible for The Liar & his Lover is a plus too for me, hopefully they would make justice for the manga/anime ^^~I'm excited! ^^

ranranchan Jun 26 2015 11:33 am @yui: Not really. Suzu hirose, shuhei nomura and mackenyu are pretty famous actually.

Yui Jun 24 2015 5:30 am I found all the casts are underrated.

Somnolence28 May 13 2015 9:00 pm Feeling excited! I will die if Ai Hashimoto plays Chihaya ><

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