Chihayafuru: Connect

Chihayafuru: Connect

Last Summer of High School

Limited Series 2018 · 5 eps · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Comedy

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This series connects the story of the second movie, "Chihayafuru Part II", with the third movie, "Chihayafuru Part III".

Directed by Norihiro Koizumi · Written by Norihiro Koizumi

Network: Nippon TV

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