"Chihayafuru Musubi" live film: last dive into the world of Karuta!

Released last weekend in Japan, Chihayafuru Musubi is the third and final installment of the live-action adaptation of the manga Chihayafuru. A new loop that ends. Well, not quite since a third season of the anime is in preparation for 2019 and Yuki SUETSUGU's manga is still in progress! 

In short, we tell you everything about this feature film that promises us sport, love and other life lessons. And if you want to pick up or start this trilogy from the beginning, feel free to read our review of the first live movie ! 

Chihayafuru Musubi

Original title: ちはやふる 結び – Chihayafuru Musubi

Alternative title: Chihayafuru Part 3 – Chihayafuru Conclusion

Genre: comedy – sport – romance

Country: Japan

Release date: March 17, 2018

Director: Norihiro KOIZUMI (Chihayafuru Kami no Ku)

Scriptwriter: Norihiro KOIZUMI

Original manga: Yuki SUETSUGU

Synopsis

Two years have passed. Chihaya, Taichi and their Karuta team continue their rise in the discipline. Meanwhile, their childhood friend Arata chose a karuta section at his high school and decided to fight Chihaya at the national competition. Meanwhile, a newly arrived member is also aiming for the national competition. But abruptly, Taichi left a competition before qualifying. Chihaya can't hide her grief and sadness…

Will they be able to connect with Karuta again?

Main cast

• Suzu HIROSE: Chihaya Ayase (Sensei!)
• Shuhei NOMURA: Taichi Mashima (Byplayers)
• Mackenyu ARATA: Arata Wataya (Peach Girl)
• Mone KAMISHIRAISHI : Kanade Ooe (Rikuo)
• Yuma YAMOTO : Yusei Nishida (Onna Joshu Naotora)
• Yuki MORINAGA: Tsutomu Komano (Whose Is The Cuckoo's Egg?)
• Mio YUKI: Sumire Hanano (Assassination Classroom: Graduation)
• Hayato SANO [ M!lk] : Akihiro Tsukuba (Suna no Tou)
• Kaya KIYOHARA: Iori Wagasuma (Sangatsu no Lion Kohen)
• Mayu MATSUOKA: Shinobu Wakamiya (Aquarium Girl)
• Kento KAKU: Hisashi Suo (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K)
• Miyuki MATSUDA: Taeko Miyauchi (Chihayafuru Kami no Ku)
• Jun KUNIMURA: Hideo Harada (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable)
• Hiroya SHIMIZU: Akihito sudo (Chihayafuru Part 2)

First of all, it is good to know that Chihayafuru Musubi will close as it should the trilogy of live films started in 2016; which has seduced the majority of Japanese in addition to causing a real craze for this sport. In addition, the respect for the work was also one of the main attractions of the film with its actors and of course its history between sports competition and romance. Since it is also a question of a recurring love triangle represented by Chihaya, Taichi and Arata. In addition, the game of Karuta is a strict and intense discipline although little known to us but really engaging. Thus, the feature film will appeal mainly to those who know manga, anime or those who have watched the previous films.

Trailer by Chihayafuru Musubi

https://youtu.be/nANfoAIMWdc

Therefore, although two years have passed since the first two parts of the Chihayafuru trilogy, you will enjoy the videos above that recap what could have happened. We find with pleasure the poetic and intense atmosphere of this film which makes us vibrate by many different emotions. As well as its protagonists so endearing and motivated to realize their dreams!

In conclusion, we also leave you the visuals and the official website of the Live movie Chihayafuru Musubi. And don't forget our guide to Live Action 2018 !