It was an absolute delight to once again see the entire crew of Chihayafuru. Each time I watch this anime I get chills, inspiration, and exhilaration all at the same time—a nice set of feelings, I …
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Chihayafuru 3 – 21
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Chihayafuru 3 – 15
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Chihayafuru 3 – 12
So yeah, that was pretty intense. Read more The post Chihayafuru 3 – 12 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Chihayafuru 3 – 04
Being a fan of this series requires a tremendous commitment. Read more The post Chihayafuru 3 – 04 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Chihayafuru 3 – 09
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Chihayafuru 3 – 23
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Chihayafuru 3 – 18
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Chihayafuru 3 – 08
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Chihayafuru 3 – 19
Has any anime ever delivered more gripping competition than Chihayafuru? Read more The post Chihayafuru 3 – 19 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Chihayafuru 3 – 13
Of all the weeks not to have a double episode... Read more The post Chihayafuru 3 – 13 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
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Chihayafuru 3 – 06
「にしきなりけり」 (Nishiki narikeri) "Tatsuta River Ablaze" Head to head. Heart to heart. What's to become of these two? The post Chihayafuru 3 – 06 appeared first on Random Curiosity.
Chihayafuru 3 – 14
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Chihayafuru 3 – 08
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Chihayafuru 3 – 06
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Chihayafuru 3 – 07
「あらしふく」 (Arashi fuku) "As Storms Sweep" As she aspires to become Queen, new dreams emerge. I wonder what it would be like to have Chihaya as a teacher. The post Chihayafuru…
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Chihayafuru 3 – 17
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Chihayafuru 3 – 10
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Chihayafuru 3 – 20
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