Kanade Ōe
Karuta club member and kimono enthusiast
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.
Trivia
- As the daughter of a kimono shop owner, loves kimono and is one of the few players who wears hakama in matches.
- Distinctive for having only three eyelashes, learned mascara from a junior.
- Otaku temperament for literature, knowledgeable about the meaning and background of waka poems and utilizes it during matches.
- In the live-action film version, played by Mone Kamishiraishi, and also cast in the same role for the TV drama.
- Serves as the karuta club's treasurer and is the unsung hero supporting the club.
Alternate names
Kana-chan
Ōe Kanade
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- November 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A beautiful girl with large breasts and an impressive figure in kimono. She has a gentle Yamato Nadeshiko atmosphere but surprisingly has a short-tempered side as well. Her three eyelashes are also a distinctive feature.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Three eyelashes
- Large breasts (H cup equivalent)
- Kimono attire
- Iconic items
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- Hakama
- Kimono shop catalog
- Karuta club accounting
- Kimono accessories
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gentle
- Detailed personality
- Basically gentle and kind, reminiscent of Yamato Nadeshiko, but honest with her emotions, she can cry intensely or get angry. Her passion for competitive karuta is no less than Chihaya's, and she values the background and meaning of waka poems. She also has a straightforward temperament and shows strict responses to those who disrupt team harmony.
- Keywords
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- Yamato Nadeshiko
- Kimono enthusiast
- Impulsive type
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Classical literature otaku
- Emotionally rich
- Team-oriented
- Talents
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- Deep knowledge of waka poetry
- Kimono dressing skills
- Competitive karuta techniques
- Strong sensitivity
- Skills
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- Karuta club accounting
- Wearing kimono in matches
- Teammate training and guidance
- Spirit motivation
- Motivation
- Daily training for team victory at the National High School Championship and aiming for A-class promotion.
- Habits
- Always speaks in polite language with gentle wording, but can become furious out of concern for her friends. Has a strong attachment to kimono and prefers wearing hakama.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese sweets, Matcha, Seasonal fruits, White rice, Rolled omelet
- Hobbies
- Studying Hyakunin Isshu, Kimono coordination, Karuta practice, Classical literature reading
- Favorite places
- Family kimono shop, Omi Shrine, Mizusawa High School, Karuta club practice hall
- Favorite colors
- Indigo, Cherry blossom color, Matcha color
- Person
- Chihaya Ayase, Yūsei Nishida
- Disliked situations
- Acts that disrupt team harmony, Breakdown of club order, Insensitive remarks about kimono
- Disliked foods
- Spicy food, Fast food
History
- Backstory
- Her family runs the longstanding kimono shop 'Ōe Kimono Shop'. From a young age, she was familiar with kimono and enjoyed wearing hakama and kimono in the archery club. From middle school, she became deeply immersed in classical literature and Hyakunin Isshu. She aspired to study Japanese literature in university but switched to economics and business management to succeed the family business. At the founding of the Mizusawa High School karuta club, she leverages her classical literature otaku knowledge for understanding waka backgrounds and handling club accounting.
- Debut date
- December 28, 2007
- Work title
- Chihayafuru
- Media type
- Manga
Saitama Tournament D-class Victory
- Significant event
- Saitama Tournament D-class Victory
- Description
- In the fall of her first year of high school, she defeated Komano in the final match to achieve D-class victory.
B-class Promotion
- Significant event
- B-class Promotion
- Description
- In her third year of high school, she won the individual C-class tournament and promoted to B-class.
Established as Karuta Club Treasurer
- Significant event
- Established as Karuta Club Treasurer
- Description
- Manages operations and accounting for the Mizusawa High School karuta club, supporting the club's foundation.
Competed in Matches Wearing Hakama
- Significant event
- Competed in Matches Wearing Hakama
- Description
- As a kimono enthusiast, strictly wears hakama in matches to demonstrate the beauty of Japanese tradition.
Live-action Film Appearance
- Significant event
- Live-action Film Appearance
- Description
- In the 2016 live-action film version, played by Mone Kamishiraishi.
TV Drama 'Chihayafuru -Meguri-' Appearance
- Significant event
- TV Drama 'Chihayafuru -Meguri-' Appearance
- Description
- In the 2025 drama version, Mone Kamishiraishi reprises the role.
Relationships
Rieko Ōe
Mother
The capable proprietress of the family kimono shop 'Ōe Kimono Shop', supports her daughter, and serves as the club's uniform dresser and caretaker.
Chihaya Ayase
Friend
Captain of the karuta club and the club's central figure. Influenced by Chihaya's passion for waka poetry and karuta, provides support from the perspectives of literature and kimono.
Tsutomu Komano
Teammate
Handles academics for the club and is an important partner in information gathering. Also secretly admires him.
Yūsei Nishida
Teammate
A member of the karuta club and kimono fan. Also involved in a romantic relationship.
Sumire Hanano
Teammate
Junior club member with a romantic disposition, but as a senior, encourages her to seriously face karuta.
Mizusawa High School Karuta Club
Mizusawa High School Karuta Club: unknown
Media appearances
Chihayafuru
Manga / Protagonist
2007-2022
Chihayafuru
Anime / Supporting
Season 1: 2011-2012, Season 2: 2013, Season 3: 2019-2020
Chihayafuru -Upper Volume- / -Lower Volume- / -Conclusion-
Movie / Supporting
2016-2018
Chihayafuru -Meguri-
Television drama / Supporting
Scheduled for 2025
Voice cast and creators
Ai Kayano
- Voice actor
- Ai Kayano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
Mone Kamishiraishi
- Voice actor
- Mone Kamishiraishi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action Film and TV Drama
Yuki Endō
- Creator name
- Yuki Endō
- Role
- Original author
Kunihiko Hamada
- Creator name
- Kunihiko Hamada
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Chihayafuru Kana-chan Figure
- Item name
- Chihayafuru Kana-chan Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Chihayafuru Kimono-Style Clear File
- Item name
- Chihayafuru Kimono-Style Clear File
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular