what are your thoughts on ‘Chihayafuru’?

I was debating whether or not to start watching it, cause it’s pretty long (3 seasons with 25 episodes each), so I want to hear your thoughts on it!! (saw a lot of people that consider it both a josei And a shoujo, so I figured it’s okay to discuss it in this sub)

also, I’m aware focuses primarily on karuta, but I was wondering how much romance is actually in it.