About this season
Sophomore Meguru just wants to focus on her future. But when forced to participate in her high school's competitive karuta club, she finds a new passion.
Episodes (10)
1. Poem One: A Chance Encounter
Aired 9 July 2025 • 49 min
More concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.
2. Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew
Aired 16 July 2025 • 49 min
As Meguru chooses to quit the karuta club, her classmate Fuki, an aspiring boxer, decides to join. Later, she learns the reason for his decision.
3. Poem Three: At This Present Moment
Aired 23 July 2025 • 49 min
Meguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.
4. Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains
Aired 30 July 2025 • 49 min
The Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.
5. Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe
Aired 6 August 2025 • 49 min
After Meguru's parents drag her back home from the karuta training camp, she makes the decision to quit the club after the next tournament.
6. Poem Six: Parted We May Be
Aired 13 August 2025 • 49 min
At the start of the next school year, an odd new student joins the Umezono karuta club. Professional reader Nakanishi invites Kanade to come to Kyoto.
7. Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift
Aired 20 August 2025 • 49 min
Yakumo sneaks into Mizusawa High School to spy on its karuta club, but soon runs into trouble. Later, Nagi gives a heartfelt interview for television.
8. Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson
Aired 27 August 2025 • 50 min
In the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.
9. Poem Nine: For This Journey's Sake
Aired 3 September 2025 • 49 min
Meguru and her teammates have made it to the final qualifying round. As they throw themselves into practice, an unexpected person comes to visit them.
10. Poem Ten: In Naniwa Bay
Aired 10 September 2025 • 49 min
As Chihaya and her other old friends watch on, Kanade serves as the reader for the exciting final tournament match between Umezono and Mizusawa.