Characters

President of Fuchu Shirahama Club and a private practitioner. An A-rank player enthusiastic about coaching young players, known by the nickname 'intellectual bear'.

An A-class player and prominent figure in Fuchu Shiranami-kai, serving as the advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club. Excels in offensive karuta and carries on the teachings of Harada.

The current Meijin and a problem child in the karuta world who is diligent in research and has a unique style, a top player who decided to extend his retirement.

President of the Fukui Nangu-kai. Has connections from Arata's grandfather's generation.

President of the Kyoto Meisei Association and a master figure to Shinobu, a former Eternal Queen. He strictly but accurately guided Shinobu, drawing out her talent. By teaching the mental and technical aspects of karuta, he supports the strengthened Wakamiya Shinobu.

A member of the Mizusawa High School karuta club in 'Chihayafuru', daughter of a kimono shop owner. Loves kimono and is a skilled player who achieved D-class victory and B-class promotion in tournaments.

A-Class beautiful boy belonging to the karuta club at Fujisaki High School. Features glamorous blond hair and long eyelashes, calm and composed with strong skills. Has an effeminate vibe in speech and behavior, but shows a manly side in his serious attitude toward competitive karuta. Harbors faint romantic feelings for Rion.

Junior member of the Mizusawa High School karuta club and a taciturn, gentle-tempered D-class player.

A young left-handed A-class female player affiliated with the Kyoto Meisei Club, who also serves as Shinobu's card girl in the Queen Tournament.

A-rank player of the Fukui Minami Kumoi Association and Arata's senpai. Formerly a Meijin challenger.

A young A-class player with high skill, anticipated as the ace of Shizuoka Prefecture's Fujisaki High School Karuta Club. Granddaughter of appointed reader Yamashiro Kyoko.

Captain of the Fujisaki High School Karuta Club and an A-class player. Highly skilled in defensive techniques and proficient in surround play. However, he experienced defeat due to arrogance and reflected on himself.

Advisor of the Fujisaki High School Karuta Club, and a female competitor once called the strongest challenger. A capable player who has returned to active duty, leading the club with strict yet precise guidance.

An A-class player in the K University Karuta Club. After graduating from university, he got a job at Oishi Tengudo. He makes a very high number of mistakes, but he is a strong player with high mental fortitude and skill.

A romance-prone female club member attracted to Taichi, and a member of Mizusawa High School karuta club who advanced from D-class to C-class.

Current Meijin. Excels in intuition and is diligent in research, but has an insolent attitude as a competitor.

Chihaya's childhood friend, and the captain and ace of the Mizuho High School Karuta Club who struggled but advanced to A-class. Competitive and hardworking, but often forsaken by luck. Serves as the team's leader bearing the heavy responsibility of ace.

The only member of the Umenomori High School Karuta Club appearing in the TV drama version of 'Chihayafuru -Meguri-'. He truly loves karuta and continues his activities.

Great senior player who became the Eternal Queen and TV commentator, supporting and encouraging Shinobu Wakamiya and Chihaya Ayase.

A member of the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club, a B-grade player of the genius type responsible for data management and strategy. Serves as the club's tactician, supporting the team by meticulously analyzing match records and opponent tendencies.

A current Queen who stands at the top of the competitive karuta women's world, armed with extraordinary memory and precise, beautiful card-taking techniques despite being a high school student. She is left-handed and excels in a unique defensive karuta style.

Legendary figure, the Eternal Meijin who achieved 7 consecutive championships in the 1980s. Grandfather of Wataya Arata, revered as the God of Karuta.

An A-rank female player affiliated with Suiboku Society, experienced Queen title challenger. Features tenacious defensive karuta.

Member of the Mizusawa High School karuta club and an A-rank player with extensive karuta experience who uses 'reading the flow' as his weapon. Serves as the mood maker of the club.