9 volumes (in English digitally as of 5/9/2023), volume 1 releases in print Fall 2023.
Licensed by Kodansha.
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother.
But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess... specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits.
But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another?
Note: Won the 46th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo Manga in 2022
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50 volumes (when completed, 37 volumes in English and digital-only as of 4/21/2023.)
Licensed by Kodansha, also on Azuki and INKR Comics.
Chihaya is a girl in the sixth grade, still not old enough to even know the meaning of the word zeal. But one day, she meets Arata, a transfer student from rural Fukui prefecture. Though docile and quiet, he has an unexpected skill: his ability to play competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game. Chihaya is struck by his obsession with the game, along with his ability to pick out the right card and swipe it away before any of his opponents. However, Arata is transfixed by her as well, all because of her unbelievable natural talent for the game. Don't miss the first volume in this story of adolescent lives and emotions playing out in the most dramatic of ways.
Note: Won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo. Was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016.
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 27, Chap 143 (S3)
Related Series
Shousetsu Chihayafuru: Chuugakusei-hen (Novel) (Side Story, not licensed)
Chihayafuru: Chuugakusei-hen (Prequel, not licensed)