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Chihayafuru: Episode 10 FULL LENGTH Reaction!
🕑 Added 2025-05-29 13:00:09 +0000 UTC*TENSE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I was expecting a calm episode after last week's drama, but NOPE! Instant intensity as we are diving right into the qualifiers for Nationals! Is our rag tag group of Karuta players ready for this day of matches? Or are there cracks in the foundation of this team?
This episode surprised me so much and left me with a lot to discuss!
LINK TO REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/BxML9iN5uoJUbtr9PJJtir
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
Comments
Romaniablack
Ah, that makes sense with the game that Kamano didn’t show up for! Thanks for explaining that! And yes, I got that feeling about Nishida’s experience from what the show has shown us with his exposition, but still, as a coach, there is a way to “word things” appropriately, and he didn’t do that. Thanks for the comment – I’m sure he’ll learn more social cues on that front as we go and you all know I'll call it out if he doesn't! :P
William Pina
The other team won one of the games by default because Komano didn't show. Nishida has been playing for a long time, probably longer than Chihaya and Taichi. He also has the most experience in tournaments. That's why he is very nonchalant about the strategy of using the weakest players as sacrificial pawns. I'm sure he's been a sacrificial pawn before too. We also have to remember that this is the norm for Japanese culture. You listen to your senpai, don't make waves, and pay your dues until you are the senpai. Standing out, specially at the cost of your senpai is negatively looked upon. This is also a common trope in Japanese sports manga/anime. Great reaction, as always!
