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The Best Episodes of Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1

Every episode of Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1!

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Sophomore Meguru just wants to focus on her future. But when forced to participate in her high school's competitive karuta club, she finds a new passion.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 1 - Poem One: A Chance Encounter
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Poem One: A Chance Encounter

    S1:E1

    More concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.

    Director:Naoya Fujita
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 2 - Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew

    S1:E2

    As Meguru chooses to quit the karuta club, her classmate Fuki, an aspiring boxer, decides to join. Later, she learns the reason for his decision.

    Director:Naoya Fujita
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 3 - Poem Three: At This Present Moment
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Poem Three: At This Present Moment

    S1:E3

    Meguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.

    Director:Daisuke Honda
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 4 - Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains

    S1:E4

    The Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.

    Director:Chiaki Matsumoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 5 - Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe

    S1:E5

    After Meguru's parents drag her back home from the karuta training camp, she makes the decision to quit the club after the next tournament.

    Director:Daisuke Honda
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 6 - Poem Six: Parted We May Be
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Poem Six: Parted We May Be

    S1:E6

    At 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.

    Director:Naoya Fujita
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 7 - Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift

    S1:E7

    Yakumo sneaks into Mizusawa High School to spy on its karuta club, but soon runs into trouble. Later, Nagi gives a heartfelt interview for television.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 8 - Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson

    S1:E8

    In the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 9 - Poem 9
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Poem 9

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Chihayafuru: Full Circle Season 1 Episode 10 - Poem 10
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Poem 10

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Poem One: A Chance Encounter" is the best rated episode of "Chihayafuru: Full Circle" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Naoya Fujita and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/9/2025. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew".