The upcoming live-action sequel drama Chihayafuru -Meguri- has unveiled its main visual and trailer, offering fans a first look at the continuation of Yuki Suetsugu’s popular karuta-themed story. The series is scheduled to premiere in Japan on July 9, 2025.
The new drama introduces a fresh protagonist, Meguru Aizawa, portrayed by Ami Touma (Lonely Castle in the Mirror). Mone Kamishiraishi, who previously played Kanade Oe in the original Chihayafuru film trilogy (2016–2018), returns to reprise her role. In the sequel, Kanade is now a part-time teacher and the advisor of Umezono High School’s karuta club.
The series centers on Meguru, a second-year student and ghost member of the struggling karuta club. With only a few members left, the club faces the threat of being disbanded. The story follows her efforts to revive the club and rediscover her passion for competitive karuta.
The drama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has released a full trailer, highlighting the emotional and competitive themes of the series.
The cast includes:
- Ami Touma
- Mone Kamishiraishi
- Nanoha Hara
- Jun Saito
- Daisuke Fujiwara
- Souma Yamatoki
- Riku Onishi
- Rina Arashi
- Aito Sakamoto
- Kaito Takamura
- Yuki Tachibana
- Raizo Ishikawa
- Kotoka Seto
- Yutaro Takahashi
- Yoshiteru Fujieda
- Issei Otomo
- Takumi Urushiyama
The original Chihayafuru manga ran from December 2007 to August 2022 in Kodansha’s BE LOVE magazine and sold over 29 million copies across 50 volumes. The story also inspired a three-season anime adaptation with 74 episodes, airing between 2011 and 2020.
Yuki Suetsugu, the manga’s creator, is directly involved in the live-action sequel’s development, contributing to the script.
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