Seasons & episodes
1 season · 10 episodes
Episode 01
Poem One: A Chance Encounter
More concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.
Episode 02
Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew
As Meguru chooses to quit the karuta club, her classmate Fuki, an aspiring boxer, decides to join. Later, she learns the reason for his decision.
Episode 03
Poem Three: At This Present Moment
Meguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.
Episode 04
Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains
The Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.
Episode 05
Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe
After Meguru's parents drag her back home from the karuta training camp, she makes the decision to quit the club after the next tournament.
Episode 06
Poem Six: Parted We May Be
At the start of the next school year, an odd new student joins the Umezono karuta club. Professional reader Nakanishi invites Kanade to come to Kyoto.
Episode 07
Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift
Yakumo sneaks into Mizusawa High School to spy on its karuta club, but soon runs into trouble. Later, Nagi gives a heartfelt interview for television.
Episode 08
Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson
In the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.
Episode 09
Poem Nine: For This Journey's Sake
Meguru and her teammates have made it to the final qualifying round. As they throw themselves into practice, an unexpected person comes to visit them.
Episode 10
Poem Ten: In Naniwa Bay
As Chihaya and her other old friends watch on, Kanade serves as the reader for the exciting final tournament match between Umezono and Mizusawa.
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