Read the award-winning competitive Karuta manga Chihayafuru in English. Chihaya Ayase is a tomboy with no direction in life until she meets Arata Wataya, a transfer student who introduces her to the intense world of Hyakunin Isshu Karuta (Japanese poem cards). Inspired by his passion, she aims to become the "Queen"—the best female player in the world. Joined by her childhood friend Taichi Mashima, Chihaya forms a high school club to fight for the national championship in this thrilling blend of sports, poetry, and romance.