Ayase Chitose
Chihaya's older sister, model and actress
Chihaya's older sister and a beautiful woman active as a model and actress. She was once indifferent to competitive karuta, but influenced by her younger sister Chihaya's passion for karuta, she gradually comes to show understanding for karuta.
Trivia
- Chihaya's first fan and the family member who supports her karuta endeavors.
- Aims for success as a model and actress in the real entertainment industry, but her work struggles are also depicted in the story.
- Once looked down on competitive karuta as plain and uncool, but changed her perception upon seeing her younger sister Chihaya's serious dedication.
- In the live-action films, portrayed by Alice Hirose, making her an important character next to Chihaya played by Suzu Hirose.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Tall with a beautiful model physique. Black straight hair and refined facial features. Slightly shorter than her younger sister Chihaya.
- Height
- About 159cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Model outfit
- Actress costume
- Hakama (as stage costume)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sociable
- Detailed personality
- Fiery temperament and strong rebellious spirit, but also has kindness in supporting her younger sister's dreams. Strict about work, yet shows a family-oriented side.
- Keywords
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- Beauty
- Model
- Actress
- Strict
- Kind
- Talents
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- Beauty as a model
- Acting ability
- Strong will
- Skills
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- Fashion
- Acting
- Socializing
- Motivation
- Success in the entertainment industry and support for her younger sister Chihaya
History
- Backstory
- Seeing her younger sister Chihaya's passion for karuta, she gradually comes to understand the world of competitive karuta. Active as a model and actress, struggling with work, and maintains a good sibling relationship with her sister at home.
- Debut date
- January 1, 2008
- Work title
- Chihayafuru
- Media type
- Manga
Role as the older sister watching over Chihaya's youth
- Significant event
- Role as the older sister watching over Chihaya's youth
- Description
- Supports her younger sister's karuta activities from behind the scenes while continuing her modeling and acting career.
Appearance in Chihayafuru live-action films
- Significant event
- Appearance in Chihayafuru live-action films
- Description
- In the Chihayafuru movie series, Alice Hirose portrayed Ayase Chitose, boosting the character's recognition.
Change in understanding of karuta
- Significant event
- Change in understanding of karuta
- Description
- Initially dismissed competitive karuta as plain and uncool, but upon seeing her younger sister's serious dedication, she changed her mind and began supporting it.
Relationships
Ayase Chihaya
Sibling
Younger sister. They have an extremely close relationship; she is Chihaya's greatest supporter and fan.
Ayase Chieko
Mother
Mother. A source of support within the family.
Ayase Kenji
Father
Father. Supports the family.
Fashion/Model Industry
Fashion/Model Industry: unknown
Entertainment Industry (Acting)
Entertainment Industry (Acting): unknown
Media appearances
Chihayafuru
Manga / Supporting
December 28, 2007 - August 1, 2022
Chihayafuru
Anime / Supporting
Season 1: October 4, 2011 - March 27, 2012, Season 2: January 11, 2013 - June 28, 2013, Season 3: October 23, 2019 - March 25, 2020
Chihayafuru -Upper Phrase- / -Lower Phrase- / -Conclusion-
Movie / Supporting
March 19, 2016 / April 29, 2016 / March 17, 2018
Chihayafuru -Meguri-
Television drama / Supporting
July 9, 2025 - (scheduled)
Voice cast and creators
Aya Endo
- Voice actor
- Aya Endo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Alice Hirose
- Voice actor
- Alice Hirose
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action movie version
Yuki Suekane
- Creator name
- Yuki Suekane
- Role
- Original author
Kunihiko Hamada
- Creator name
- Kunihiko Hamada
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Chihayafuru Goods
- Item name
- Chihayafuru Goods
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular