Set 10 years after the movie, a new generation of high school students inherits the passion for competitive Karuta and dedicates their youth to the game, marking the beginning of a new chapter.
Where to Watch Chihayafuru: Full Circle • Season 1
Poem One: A Chance EncounterMore concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.
Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew
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Poem Two: The White Beads of DewAs Meguru chooses to quit the karuta club, her classmate Fuki, an aspiring boxer, decides to join. Later, she learns the reason for his decision.
Poem Three: At This Present Moment
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Poem Three: At This Present MomentMeguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.
Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains
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Poem Four: Deep in the MountainsThe Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.
Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe
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Poem Five: Beyond Mount OeAfter Meguru's parents drag her back home from the karuta training camp, she makes the decision to quit the club after the next tournament.
Poem Six: Parted We May Be
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Poem Six: Parted We May BeAt the start of the next school year, an odd new student joins the Umezono karuta club. Professional reader Nakanishi invites Kanade to come to Kyoto.
Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift
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Poem Seven: The Shallows Run SwiftYakumo sneaks into Mizusawa High School to spy on its karuta club, but soon runs into trouble. Later, Nagi gives a heartfelt interview for television.
Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson
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Poem Eight: O Leaves of CrimsonIn the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.
Poem Nine: For This Journey's Sake
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Poem Nine: For This Journey's SakeMeguru and her teammates have made it to the final qualifying round. As they throw themselves into practice, an unexpected person comes to visit them.
Poem Ten: In Naniwa Bay
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Poem Ten: In Naniwa BayAs Chihaya and her other old friends watch on, Kanade serves as the reader for the exciting final tournament match between Umezono and Mizusawa.
