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S3.E1 ∙ May it be that I find

Tue, Oct 22, 2019

Chihaya and Taichi spend summer break at Fujisaki's karuta training camp.

8.9 /10

S3.E2 ∙ Asaborake ariake no tsuki to

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

Seeking to play against Chihaya's team, Arata addresses his school during an assembly in an attempt to join a karuta club, getting some interest from the students. In Chihaya's class, the students are given a future plans questionnaire, which Chihaya doesn't know how to fill out.

8.9 /10

S3.E3 ∙ Yoshino no sato ni

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

One of the competitors, Haruka Inokuma, is drawing massive attention. She held the title of queen for four consecutive years until giving it up on maternity leave and has just returned.

8.9 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Takasago no

Mon, Nov 04, 2019

Taichi is paired against Sudo. With four of the last eight from the Nagumo Society and the other four from the Shiranami Society, it feels a little like a team match between the societies.

8.9 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Ama no kaguyama

Mon, Nov 04, 2019

Haruka intends to disrupt Chihaya and prevent her from having fun.

9.2 /10

S3.E6 ∙ Nishiki narikeri

Mon, Nov 11, 2019

Arata decides to stay and watch the match with Murao and his society's president, even though it means he won't get home until morning by train. Chihaya and Taichi sit for their match.

9.3 /10

S3.E7 ∙ Arashi fuku

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

Chihaya wins the Yoshino Tournament's Class A by two cards and falls asleep. Taichi remains silent, frustrated.

8.8 /10

S3.E8 ∙ Kore ya kono

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Sudo intends to withdraw from the Meijin qualifiers due to the bet he made earlier with Taichi. Taichi tells him to play and withdraw only if he matches against him, which Sudo agrees to. Arata is suffering from food poisoning but sees Taichi's name on the list, shocking him. Suo gives Shinobu a ride to the tournament on his motorcycle, and everyone is surprised to see the Queen and Master at the West qualifiers. Suo says he will soon pass college and get a job so he plans to retire next year, after he wins this year.

8.7 /10

S3.E9 ∙ Kudakete mono o omou koro kana

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

Chihaya is depressed on the school trip,checking her phone for updates on Taichi and Arata's progress in the tournament. Meanwhile, Taichi struggles against Shusaku Koshikawa, a rising Karuta player.

8.9 /10

S3.E10 ∙ Sanekazura

Mon, Dec 09, 2019

The final match of the West Meijin qualifiers between Arata and Murao begins.

9 /10

S3.E11 ∙ Kiri tachinoboru aki no yugure

Mon, Dec 16, 2019

Chihaya talks to her homeroom teacher on the subjects she could teach in the future. An emergency meeting is held at the Shiranami Society to help Harada prepare for the upcoming Challenger match.

8.8 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Hana sasou arashi no niwa no yuki narade

Mon, Dec 23, 2019

The first round of the Challenger playoffs begins. Harada takes control of the match early on, with a consecutive take. Arata counters with his flexible style and speedy takes. Meanwhile, Megumu takes the lead against Haruka.

9.2 /10

S3.E13 ∙ Furi yuku mono wa wagami nari keri

Mon, Jan 06, 2020

Arata wanders off to prepare for the third round while the second round of the Queen Challenger begins.

9.2 /10

S3.E14 ∙ Aimite no

Mon, Jan 13, 2020

Harada starts to close the gap between him and Arata, falling over and messing up the cards each time.

9.2 /10

S3.E15 ∙ Nagare mo aenu momiji narikeri

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Mizusawa Karuta Club is preparing for the finals exam, but Chihaya cannot focus and keeps thinking about Arata's confession. Sumire tries to prevent Kanade from telling Taichi about Arata's confession.

9 /10

S3.E16 ∙ Nusa motori aezu tamuke yama

Mon, Jan 27, 2020

Taichi plays against Suo and berates him for ridiculing Chihaya.

8.7 /10

S3.E17 ∙ Waga koro mo de wa tsuyu ni nuretsutsu

Mon, Feb 03, 2020

The first round of the Meijin and Queen match begins.

8.8 /10

S3.E18 ∙ Arazaramu

Mon, Feb 10, 2020

In the second round of the Queen match, Shinobu is unable to focus and Haruka manages to win. Out of frustration, she removes her kimono and leaves Omi Jingu. Chihaya spots her and follows her to the shrine where they pray. In the Meijin match, Harada manages to take a second win, putting Suo in a tough spot.

9.3 /10

S3.E19 ∙ Mi wo tsukushite ya

Mon, Feb 17, 2020

Suo's past is explained. Back in the fourth round, Harada takes the lead, but Suo catches up as the round progresses and the unique syllables change.

9.5 /10

S3.E20 ∙ May the scarlet kadsuras

Tue, Feb 25, 2020

In the luck-of-the-draw, Suo uses his usual playing style and goads Harada into committing a fault.

9.3 /10

S3.E21 ∙ To restore my faith

Tue, Mar 03, 2020

Taichi plays at the Takamatsu Memorial Cup, while Chihaya and the gang play at the New Year's Karuta Tournament in Tokyo.

8.9 /10

S3.E22 ∙ Just as my beauty has faded

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

Taichi is in a slump after the Takamatsu Memorial Cup. Chihaya notices this and tries to cheer him up. Kanade suggests making chocolate treats for the boys in time for Valentine's Day.

8.7 /10

S3.E23 ∙ Like a boatsman adrift

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

The Taichi cup is an unofficial karuta tournament, attended by thirty six players who want to celebrate Taichi's birthday. The tournament is played in a Genpei style, a three on three game where all hundred cards are in play. Later, Taichi decides to stop being a coward and finally confesses his feelings to Chihaya. Chihaya apologies and leaves. Later again, the karuta club members prepare for the new term's club demo, but Miyauchi-sensei tells them that Taichi quits the club. Chihaya tries to convince Taichi to stay, but he kisses her, without her consent, and refuses.

9.6 /10

S3.E24 ∙ When winds send waves crashing

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

Chihaya discusses her future prospects as a high school teacher with her new homeroom teacher. Worried about the state of Mizusawa Karuta Club, Miyauchi-sensei checks up on them and finds Sumire leading the club introductions, to her surprise. Tamaru, and three other students, have become new members. Meanwhile, Arata tries to recruit new members to create a karuta club at his high school.

8.9 /10