Me for all of episode 5. Lately all of the anime episodes I've been watching have been making me cry. I don't know if it's just because there have been so many emotional moments or if I'm just made of tears. It could be both. I'm really enjoying this anime. I feel like I get... Continue Reading →
E4 – A Whirlwind of Flower Petals Descends
Okay, now I really am getting Hikaru no Go vibes from this. The system seems pretty similar. I remember reading about people being in Class B for years and then finally having to give up because they just weren't getting anywhere. It's got to be frustrating to dedicate so much of your time to something... Continue Reading →
E3 – From the Crystal White Snow
I imagine that since everyone played karuta where he grew up that it also served as a form of socializing for him. When Chihaya visited him at home, his mother seemed surprised that he had anyone over. And after the match in the last episode he was in the classroom alone practicing. It wasn't by... Continue Reading →
E2 – The Red That Is
This is usually the part where the shy character goes "Oh no, I'm not that great at karuta." So hearing Wataya say this makes you realize that he has faith in his own skills that he's worked so hard to hone. The only thing I would have this much confidence in is my knowledge of... Continue Reading →
E1 – Now the Flower Blooms
I know the third season is coming out soon, but I haven't watched the first two so...now's a good time, right? I understand the feeling of losing old friends all too well. Finding new friends with the same interests can be difficult. Especially if that interest is something niche, like karuta or anime... While I... Continue Reading →