Review and impressions of the limited edition of volume 22 of "Chihayafuru" with DVD

The appeal and reviews of "Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD"

"Chihayafuru" is an anime based on the popular manga by Yuki Suetsugu, and its deep storyline and character development have captivated many fans. "Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD," released on September 13, 2013, is a special item that includes the 26th episode, which has not aired on TV. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal and reviews of this limited edition.

■Released media and original media

"Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD" is released as an OVA, based on the manga "Chihayafuru" by Yuki Suetsugu, which is serialized in Kodansha's "BE・LOVE". The OVA is made up of 30-minute episodes, directed by Morio Asaka, and animated by Madhouse. The copyright is owned by Yuki Suetsugu, Kodansha, VAP, and NTV.

■ Story

The story depicts Chihaya and her friends, now in their second year, facing off against the strong opponents of their rival school while facing the worries and joys of being seniors and welcoming their first juniors. A refreshing youth drama unfolds as the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club becomes even more passionate. In this episode, Chihaya and her friends are depicted facing new challenges, giving viewers inspiration and courage.

■Explanation

This limited edition was released on September 13, 2013, and was sold as "Chihayafuru Volume 22" with a DVD. It includes the 26th episode, which was not broadcast on TV, making it a must-see for fans. The limited edition also comes with a luxurious booklet and character cards as bonuses, making it a valuable collector's item.

■Cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Chihaya Ayase: Asami Seto
• Arata Wataya: Yoshimasa Hosoya
• Taichi Mashima: Mamoru Miyano
• Oe Kanade: Ai Kayano
• Nishida Yusei: Nara Toru
• Tsutomu Komano: Tainaga wings

These voice actors breathe life into the characters, making the story more profound and moving. In particular, Asami Seto's performance as Chihaya strikes a chord with viewers as she realistically portrays her passion and growth.

■ Main staff

The production of Chihayafuru involves many talented staff members, including the original author Suetsugu Yuki, director Asaka Morio, series composition by Kakihara Yuko and Kato Ayako, character design by Hamada Kunihiko, art director Shimizu Tomoyuki, cinematography by Fujita Kenji, color design by Kamata Chikako and Hashimoto Ken, digital artist Ishigami Ryoichi, editor Kimura Yoshiko, music by Yamashita Kosuke, sound director Mima Masafumi, animation by Madhouse, and copyright by VAP and Nippon Television. All of these staff members work together to create beautiful images and a moving story.

■ Main Characters

The charm of "Chihayafuru" lies in its characters. Below are the main characters.

Ayase Chihaya

When she was in sixth grade, she met Arata and was introduced to the world of karuta. She is true to her feelings and moves forward. Her natural hearing is her weapon, as her incredible reaction time to the cards that are read out shows. Chihaya's growth and passion deeply moves viewers.

Arata Wataya

A boy who transferred from Fukui when they were in elementary school and drew Chihaya and Taichi into the world of karuta. His grandfather was a perpetual master, and he was a talented player who won the national tournament for his grade every year. After graduating from elementary school, he was separated from Chihaya and Taichi to care for his grandfather. Arata is a great support for Chihaya and Taichi, and is an important element of the story.

Taichi Mashima

Taichi is Chihaya's childhood friend and has a crush on her. He hates to lose, and started playing karuta out of a sense of rivalry with Arata, who became close to Chihaya through karuta. Although he doesn't have natural hearing like Chihaya, he has an extremely high memory. Taichi's growth and his feelings for Chihaya will captivate the viewers.

Oe Kanade

Nicknamed Kana-chan. The daughter of a kimono shop owner, she loves Japanese clothing. She has a deep knowledge of classics and values ​​elegance and style. She joined the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club because she wanted to wear a hakama. Her dream is to become a full-time reader. Kana's character is a breath of fresh air for the Karuta Club.

Yusei Nishida

Nicknamed Nikuman-kun. He played against Chihaya when he was in sixth grade, which led him to join the karuta club. He has the longest history of playing karuta among the club members, and was a very talented player when he was young, even competing with Arata for the championship at the national tournament during his elementary school years. Yusei's existence is deeply connected to the history of the karuta club.

Tsutomu Komano

Nicknamed "Tsuku-kun", he is in the same class as Chihaya and is the second most intelligent student in his grade who tells Taichi about his experiences. He feels inferior because he believes his only talent is studying and that his place in the world is only at his desk, but he is moved by Taichi's passion for karuta and decides to join the club. Tsutomu's growth shows new possibilities for the karuta club.

Tsukuba Autumn Expo

A new member of the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club. He belongs to the Shiranami-kai. He is good at lower verse karuta and joined the Karuta Club. His face, with his tongue out confidently, is creepy and scary. Akihiro's character attracts attention as a new challenger to the Karuta Club.

Hanano Violet

A new member of the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club. She belongs to the Shiranami-kai. She puts love first, so much so that she joined the Karuta Club because she likes Taichi. She is always concerned about her appearance, and is concerned about her makeup coming off. Sumire's character brings a new perspective to the Karuta Club.

Professor Miyauchi

Advisor of the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club. Nicknamed "Empress." Although she is an amateur when it comes to karuta, she began to cooperate after seeing Chihaya and the others' efforts. Professor Miyauchi's presence is a great support for the Karuta Club.

Wakamiya Shigenobu

The youngest queen in history. A Kyoto girl with a fast and accurate technique and a competitive dislike. However, she is also the same age as Chihaya, who likes Snowmaru. Shionobu's character adds excitement to the story as Chihaya's rival.

Hisashi Suo

The current master. He is a good-looking guy who claims to have 28 ichiji-kiri cards. However, he keeps repeating his year at university and is considered a problem child in the karuta world. Hisashi's character shows the depth of the karuta world.

Hideo Harada

He is the head of the Fuchu Shiranami Association and is an active A-rank karuta player himself. He is good at offensive karuta and is a good teacher for Chihaya and Taichi. Mr. Harada's presence supports the growth of Chihaya and the others.

Hiroshi Tsuboguchi

He is an A-rank player and ace of the Fuchu Shiranami-kai. He is a talented player who represented East Japan in the Meijin tournament. After graduating from university and becoming a teacher, he is also the advisor of the Tomonari High School Karuta Club. Hiroshi's character shows the harshness of the world of karuta.

Yumi Yamamoto

A-rank player of Suihoku-kai. A former queen, she is nicknamed "Mome Yumi" because she often gets into arguments with her opponents when making difficult decisions. Yumi's character shows how competitive the world of karuta is.

Mr. Kitano

The president of Suihoku-kai. He is Nikuman-kun's teacher and is good at teaching the basics. He doesn't get along with Harada-sensei of Shiranami-kai. Kitano-sensei has a deep connection to the history of the Karuta club.

Shinichi Murao

A-class player belonging to the Fukui Nagumo Association. He gave up on his own level and left karuta for a while, but after seeing Arata facing karuta, he returned. Shinichi's character shows his passion for karuta.

Professor Kuriyama

The president of the Fukui Nagumo-kai, he was a long-time friend and rival of Harada-sensei of the Shiranami-kai. Mr. Kuriyama's existence shows the depth of the world of karuta.

Mr. Mochida

Advisor of the Kitao Gakuen Karuta Club. His dream is to become an expert A-class player. He teaches the club members the joy of Karuta. Mr. Mochida's character shows his role as a leader of the Karuta Club.

Akito Sudo

Former captain of the Kitao Gakuen Karuta Club. A talented A-class player who came in second to Queen in the individual match of the high school championships. He toyed with his opponents with his sadistic remarks. Akatsuki's character shows the harshness of the competition in the world of karuta.

Amakasu Nayuta

The current captain of the Kitao Academy Karuta Club. An A-rank player who is good at light and quick catching using his physical ability. Although he has talent, he dislikes troublesome things. Nayuta's character shows his role as a leader of the Karuta Club.

Hiroshi Kinashi

A member of the Kitao Academy Karuta Club. He met Chihaya and the others at the Shiranami-kai in elementary school. He can predict the opposing team's order with the Hyorotto Card. Although he is a B-class player, he is a hard worker who participates in many tournaments and aims to be promoted. Hiroshi's character shows his passion and hard work for karuta.

■Subtitle

The subtitle of the episode included in this limited edition is "The 26th Poem: Waga Miyo ni Furu Nagame Se Shima ni." It was released on September 13, 2013, and depicts Chihaya and her friends' new challenges and growth. This episode is an important turning point in the story and leaves a deep impression on viewers.

■ Related works

"Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD" is positioned as part of the "Chihayafuru" series. Related works include "Chihayafuru" (Season 1) and "Chihayafuru 2" (Season 2). These works depict the growth of Chihaya and her friends and their passion for karuta, giving viewers inspiration and courage.

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music included in this limited edition are as follows:

OP1

• Title: STAR
• Lyrics: Ko-ta, Ko-hey, Osamu Takeuchi
• Composer: Ko-ta, Ko-hey
• Arrangement: 99RadioService, Osamu Takeuchi
• Sung by: 99RadioService

ED1

• Title: Akane Sky
• Lyricist: coffee
• Composer: Yutaka Araya
• Arrangement: Yutaka Araya
• Sung by: Seto Asami

These songs enhance the atmosphere of the story and draw the viewers in. The ending theme "Akane Sora" is a beautiful song that symbolizes Chihaya's growth and passion.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD" is a special item that includes the unaired episode 26, making it a must-see for fans. The limited edition also comes with a luxurious booklet and character cards as bonuses, making it a valuable collector's item.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its characters. The growth and passion of each character, such as Chihaya, Taichi, Arata, Kanade, Yusei, and Tsutomu, is depicted, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, the beautiful images and moving story, which are the result of the combined talents of the director and staff, have the power to draw the viewer in.

The theme songs and music also add to the atmosphere of the story and draw the viewers in. The ending theme song "Akane Sora" is a beautiful song that symbolizes Chihaya's growth and passion, and resonates deeply with the viewers.

"Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD" is a moving work with a deep story and character growth, making it a must-see for fans. The limited edition comes with a luxurious booklet and character cards as bonuses, making it a valuable collector's item. By watching this work, you will be able to feel the passion and growth of Chihaya and her friends, and be inspired and inspired.

Above, we have introduced the appeal and reviews of "Chihayafuru Volume 22 Limited Edition with DVD" in detail. By watching this work, you will be able to feel the passion and growth of Chihaya and her friends, and be inspired and inspired. Please get this limited edition and enjoy the story of Chihaya and her friends.