Episode 1
Poem One: A Chance Encounter
Jul 9, 2025
More concerned with investing in her future than enjoying her youth, student Meguru encounters her high school's karuta club advisor, Kanade Oe.
Episode 2
Poem Two: The White Beads of Dew
Jul 16, 2025
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.
Episode 3
Poem Three: At This Present Moment
Jul 23, 2025
Meguru and her clubmates take a test to join a karuta organization run by a Mizusawa alum. Later, Chieri reveals why she quit baseball.
Episode 4
Poem Four: Deep in the Mountains
Jul 30, 2025
The Umezono karuta clubmates attend a joint training camp with Hokuoh High School’s powerhouse club, led by Haruma's talented twin brother, Sho.
Episode 5
Poem Five: Beyond Mount Oe
Aug 6, 2025
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.
Episode 6
Poem Six: Parted We May Be
Aug 13, 2025
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.
Episode 7
Poem Seven: The Shallows Run Swift
Aug 20, 2025
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.
Episode 8
Poem Eight: O Leaves of Crimson
Aug 27, 2025
In the first round of the Tokyo qualifiers, the Umezono students go up against the reigning champions of Mizusawa but soon find themselves struggling.
Episode 9
Poem Nine: For This Journey's Sake
Sep 3, 2025
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.
Episode 10
Poem Ten: In Naniwa Bay
Sep 10, 2025
As Chihaya and her other old friends watch on, Kanade serves as the reader for the exciting final tournament match between Umezono and Mizusawa.
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