Meet the New Faces: Meguru’s Family Joins Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series
Discover Yuki Uchida, Jun Kaname, and Tsukasa Enomoto joining the cast as Meguru's family—get the latest casting news here!
'Chihayafuru -Meguri-' Live-Action Series Adds New Cast Members
The official X/Twitter account for the upcoming Chihayafuru -Meguri- live-action TV series has announced a cast update, revealing that well-known actors will portray key family members of the protagonist.
Cast Announcements
- Yuki Uchida joins as Meguru's mother, Tōko.
- Jun Kaname plays her father, Susumu.
- Tsukasa Enomoto takes on the role of her younger brother, Kakeru.
Images of the cast showcase the talented actors in their new roles.
Series Details
- Premiere Date: July 9 at 10:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EDT)
- Broadcast Channel: NTV and affiliated channels
About the Series
Chihayafuru -Meguri- is a fresh adaptation set ten years after the original manga, which was created by Yuki Suetsugu. The story follows Meguru Aizawa, a high school second-year involved in a competitive karuta club — a traditional Japanese card game — struggling to keep her club alive.
Ami Tōma stars as Meguru. Mone Kamishiraishi returns as Kanade Ōe, now a part-time teacher and adviser of the club.
Creative Team
- Series Creator and Involvement: Suetsugu herself is involved with this new show.
- Showrunner: Norihiro Koizumi, who directed the original films.
- Directors: Naoya Fujita, Daisuke Honda, Chiaki Matsumoto, and Kazuhiro Yoshida.
- Screenplay: Monogatari Lab and Suzuyuki Kaneko.
- Music: Composed by Masaru Yokoyama.
- Theme Song: 'Megu (from the series title's 'Meguri') Loop' performed by Perfume, who previously sang the theme for the 2016 live-action films.
Background and Manga Origins
Yuki Suetsugu's original manga launched in December 2007 in Kodansha’s Be Love magazine. It tells the story of Chihaya, a girl with a natural talent for karuta, and her journey with the game, alongside friends Arata and Taichi.
- The manga's final chapter was released in August 2022.
- A sequel manga titled Chihayafuru plus Kimi ga Tame started in December 2023.
Anime Adaptations
The manga inspired three seasons of anime, streamed and licensed widely, with English dubs available through Sentai Filmworks and streaming via HIDIVE.
Films and Spin-offs
- The original live-action films, starting with Chihayafuru: Kami no Ku (2016), followed by Shimo no Ku and Musubi.
- A five-episode Hulu Japan series, Chihayafuru -Tsunagu-, aired in 2018.
About the Manga
Suetsugu's manga, launched in 2007, was published until August 2022 and concluded with its 50th volume. It also spawned a spinoff and a sequel manga that launched in late 2023.
Story Summary
Chihaya, a sixth-grader, meets Arata, a shy transfer student with exceptional karuta skills. Their rivalry and friendship propel the story, which explores youth, passion, and traditional Japanese culture.
Popularity and Legacy
The manga has enjoyed significant popularity, leading to multiple anime seasons, streaming deals, and films. Its cultural impact continues through new manga projects and adaptations.
Sources:
- Chihayafuru -Meguri- live-action series' X/Twitter account
- Eiga Natalie