Chihayafuru: Part I
"Getting stronger, devoting my entire youth"
Originally released in 2016. Chihayafuru: Part I is a romance/comedy film. directed by Norihiro Koizumi.
Starring Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, and Mackenyu
Synopsis
When Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she met Arata Wataya. Arata Wataya transferred from Fukui Prefecture. Taichi Mashima was Chihaya Ayase's friend since they were little. Arata got close to Chihaya and Taichi from the card game karuta. Four years later, Chihaya is a high school student. Chihaya learns that Arata, who went back to Fukui Prefecture, doesn't play karuta anymore. Believing they will meet Arata again, Chihaya and Taichi starts a karuta club at their high school.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (37 votes)
Box Office
$12.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Suzu Hirose
as Chihaya Ayase
Shuhei Nomura
as Taichi Mashima
Mackenyu
as Arata Wataya
Mone Kamishiraishi
as Kanade Ooe
Yuma Yamoto
as Yusei Nishida
Yuki Morinaga
as Tsutomu Komano
Hiroya Shimizu
as Akihito Sudo
Ryotaro Sakaguchi
as Hiro Kinashi
Mayu Matsuoka
as Shinobu Wakamiya
Miyuki Matsuda
as Taeko Miyauchi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $12,116,649
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Robot Communications
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Kodansha
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- dentsu
- jeki
- KDDI
- GYAO
- Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company
- Miyagi Television Broadcasting
- Shizuoka Daiichi Television
- Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company
- Hiroshima Telecasting
- Fukuoka Broadcasting System
- Fukui Broadcasting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chihayafuru: Part I about?
When Chihaya Ayase was in the 6th grade of elementary school, she met Arata Wataya. Arata Wataya transferred from Fukui Prefecture. Taichi Mashima was Chihaya Ayase's friend since they were little....
Who directed Chihayafuru: Part I?
Chihayafuru: Part I was directed by Norihiro Koizumi.
How long is Chihayafuru: Part I?
Chihayafuru: Part I has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Chihayafuru: Part I released?
Chihayafuru: Part I was released on March 19, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chihayafuru: Part I?
The main cast of Chihayafuru: Part I includes Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu, Mone Kamishiraishi, Yuma Yamoto.