Chihayafuru: Part II (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, Chihayafuru: Part II is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Norihiro Koizumi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. After successfully won the Tokyo qualifying tournament, Chihaya and her friends are set to go on to the nationals. As they prepare, Chihaya is faced with new personal issues as her childhood friend and inspiration, Arata, has announced that he has quit competitive karuta. Not only that, but a new rival emerges in the reigning female champion karuta player, Shinobu Wakamiya, a karuta prodigy who became the nation's and the world's greatest female karuta player as a 9th grader. All of this forces Chihaya to reexamine her love of the game in the midst of preparing for one of the biggest tournaments of the year.
Who’s in it. Chihayafuru: Part II stars Suzu Hirose as Chihaya Ayase, Shuhei Nomura as Taichi Mashima, Mackenyu as Arata Wataya and Mayu Matsuoka as Shinobu Wakamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Chihayafuru: Part II has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chihayafuru: Part II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chihayafuru: Part II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chihayafuru: Part II (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chihayafuru: Part II change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chihayafuru: Part II worth watching?
- Chihayafuru: Part II holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chihayafuru: Part II?
- Chihayafuru: Part II stars Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu, Mayu Matsuoka and Mone Kamishiraishi.
- When was Chihayafuru: Part II released?
- Chihayafuru: Part II was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.