Haruta & Chika Ending Explained: Haruta is handsome and smart, Chika is bright and naive. Directed by Masahide Ichii, this 2017 drama film stars Shori Sato (Haruta Kamijou), alongside Kanna Hashimoto as Chika Homura, Yuri Tsunematsu as Naoko Serizawa, Hiroya Shimizu as Kaiyu Hiyama. Rated 7/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.

What Happens at the End of Haruta & Chika?

Haruta is handsome and smart, Chika is bright and naive. When they were children, they were friends until Haruta's family moved away while he was in the 3rd grade. They meet again during a high school entrance ceremony. After all of these years, Chika is eager to join the wind instrument club. Due to an incident, the wind instrument club is about to be disbanded. Chika can't give up the flute so she attracts Haruta to her side and tries to recruit members from the wind instrument club. The group attempts to solve various cases taking place at their school while they plan to take part in a contest.

Masahide Ichii's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Shori Sato (Haruta Kamijou)'s journey. When they were children, they were friends until Haruta's family moved away while he was in the 3rd grade.

How Does Shori Sato (Haruta Kamijou)'s Story End?

  • Shori Sato: Shori Sato's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Masahide Ichii delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 58m runtime.
  • Kanna Hashimoto (Chika Homura): Kanna Hashimoto's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Yuri Tsunematsu (Naoko Serizawa): Yuri Tsunematsu's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Haruta & Chika Mean?

The ending of Haruta & Chika ties together the narrative threads involving Shori Sato. Masahide Ichii chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.