![]() Unsurprisingly, Chihaya is the one we all know is heading for a showdown with Shinobu but is she up to facing the Queen? The early part of this film deals with the growing divide between Chihaya and Arata, the latter’s decision to quit Karuta not sitting well with his friends. Shinobu’s motivations are not made clear but beneath her haughty demeanour, it is implied that maybe she is tired of having no real competition. Her past and involvement in Karuta isn’t explained in this film but in the anime, she is another child prodigy of the game. ![]() Shinobu has been undefeated for four years and her fearsome reputation precedes her, from the local leagues to the nationals.īordering on a cliché Shinobu is aloof and frosty, rarely smiling as she descends upon the competition venue, everyone looking on in a mixture of awe and terror. This isn’t a self-adopted epithet or even a sign of reverence from her fellow Karuta competitors but an officially recognised and earned title. The most significant addendum found in this continuing chapter is the Queen, Shinobu Wakamiya. Of course, anyone watching this second instalment will already have seen the first film thus knows exactly what they are getting, and shouldn’t be disappointed. In other words this is a live action film that doesn’t compromise the integrity of its source material and stays within the boundaries of the storyline, avoiding the infuriating habit found in many Japanese adaptations of creating a new plot or ending in response to the problem of not being able to adapt the original conclusion, for whatever reason, that fans are already familiar with.Īs per the previous film, the narrative is different yet still familiar and true to the essence of the anime/manga, achieving that rare status of a film series that doesn’t alienate the existing audience nor proves burdensome for newbies alike. ![]() This time the liberties taken with the chronology of key events as well as a revamped script is far more noticeable this time around, but unlike other live-action adaptations Koizumi doesn’t wander off the beaten track. Presumably filmed at the same time as its predecessor, director Norihiro Koizumi once again is tasked with cramming the second half of the first anime TV series into a 100-minute film. Chihaya however has a major obstacle to overcome in the form of the undefeated Queen, Shinobu Wakamiya (Mayu Matsuoka). Meanwhile the national competition is looming and as the junior members of Chihaya’s team – Yūsei Nishida (Yūma Yamoto) aka Meat Bun, Tsutomu Komano (Yūki Morinaga) aka Desk and Kanade Ōe (Mone Kamishiraishi) – train to improve their game, Taichi and Chihaya are playing for Class A rank. Unfortunately, they show up just as Arata’s grandfather and Karuta mentor has passed away, causing Arata to quit the game but Chihaya’s overbearing enthusiasm to get Arata playing again leads to a bitter departure. Karuta obsessed Chihaya Ayase (Suzu Hirose) travels with best friend Taichi Mashima (Shūhei Nomura) to pay a visit to their old friend and fellow Karuta player Arata Wataya (Mackenyu). Or they could check out my review of part one for all the background info required to follow this continuation. This second part of this live action trilogy adaptation of Yuki Suetsugu’s manga and the very popular anime TV series wastes no time in getting right back into the story, so newcomers will find themselves at a huge disadvantage. Directed by Koizumi Nori of The Liar and His Lover.Ĭhihaya (Hirose), Taichi (Nomura Shuhei) and Arata (Mackenyu) are childhood friends, bound by their passion for "competitive karuta (Japanese traditional playing cards)." Chihaya and Taichi are reunited in high school, and together, they form the "Competitive Karuta Club" to train and compete in the national championship.Chihayafuru Part II (Chihayafuru: Shimo no Ku) Japan (2016) Dir. Hirose has become the most sought after teen actress since her appearance in the hit films Our Little Sister and The Boy and The Beast. Hirose Suzu debuts in her first leading movie role as the heroine, Ayase Chihaya. ![]() Release Date April, 29th, 2016 Running Time 103 min Genre Feature Color Color Screening Format DCP Screen Size - Sound Processing - Screening Format with Subtitles
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