This is a gentle tale about people trying to regain something. And it is a tale of battle. Rei Kiriyama had lost his family in an accident when he was young. Now he is a 17-year-old pro shogi player who is burdened with deep loneliness. Rei lives alone in an old town in Tokyo, but after becoming acquainted with three sisters, Akari, Hinata and Momo, he begins to change little by little...
Cast: Kengo Kawanishi
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22 episodes
1. Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the RiverRei Kiriyama moves in to town, and his past is slowly revealed. Alongside battling opponents in shogi, he also wants to find that missing something...TV-PGCC25minOct 8, 2016
2. Akari / Beyond the BridgeWho was that mysterious figure who stole his mail? And Akari's job is what?! Tune in as we continue to explore Rei's past.TV-PGCC25minOct 15, 2016
3. Harunobu / Beyond the Night SkyShowdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.TV-PGCC25minOct 22, 2016
4. Hina / V.S.Will Hina be able to give her home made lunch to the person she is concerned about? Tune in as a fateful meeting unfolds in front of our eyes...TV-PGCC25minOct 29, 2016
5. Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's NestRei must pick up Momo from kindergarten. Nothing can go wrong with doing this errand, right? Unfortunately, this leads Rei to remember more of his past.TV-PGCC25minNov 5, 2016
6. Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)Does Rei want to go somewhere, or just run away? Let's discover more of the Shogi world as Mr. Hayashida comes to the rescue!TV-PGCC25minNov 12, 2016
7. Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play ShogiWhat will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!TV-PGCC25minNov 19, 2016
8. Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)Let's continue to learn Shogi! In this episode, we'll also discover a little more about Rei's Father, and not to mention that special guest he has..TV-PGCC25minDec 3, 2016
9. Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)Rei has a match with the old Mr. Matsunaga. If Mr. Matsunaga loses one more game, he'll have to retire. How will Rei handle the match?TV-PGCC25minDec 10, 2016
10. Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?TV-PGCC25minDec 17, 2016
11. The Old Year / The New YearAll of Rei's matches are done for the year, but a small tragedy happens as the year comes to a close. Will Rei be able to overcome it?TV-PGCC25minDec 24, 2016
12. What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)Rei runs astray a little bit, but gets right back on track. Can he bear the cold jokes from his latest opponent, Tsujii, and emerge victorious?TV-PGCC25minJan 7, 2017
13. Black River (2) / Beyond the DoorSmith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?TV-PGCC25minJan 14, 2017
14. Blinding Darkness / Just a Little WaterShimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a closeTV-PGCC25minJan 21, 2017
15. Moonlight / Lump of EgoAnd now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!TV-PGCC25minJan 28, 2017
16. Running Through the Night / Middle of the SlopeMaster Souya's challenger in the Lion King Tournament has been determined! Also, Rei decides to take a step in the direction that will benefit him in the long run.TV-PGCC25minFeb 4, 2017
17. Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue NightThe Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.TV-PGCC25minFeb 11, 2017
18. Torrent / Passing TimeThe Lion King Tournament is underway, although things are not looking good for the challenger. Still, he will not give up, and is determined to press forward.TV-PGCC25minFeb 18, 2017
19. Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)Match Four of the Lion King Tournament begins in Kyoto. We find out a little more about the Challenger, and the reasons he continues to persist.TV-PGCC25minFeb 25, 2017
20. Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.TV-PGCC25minMar 4, 2017
21. When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small MurmurThe fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.TV-PGCC25minMar 11, 2017
22. New School Term / FighterRei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.TV-PGCC25minMar 18, 2017
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This is a gentle tale about people trying to regain something. And it is a tale of battle. Rei Kiriyama had lost his family in an accident when he was young. Now he is a 17-year-old pro shogi player who is burdened with deep loneliness. Rei lives alone in an old town in Tokyo, but after becoming acquainted with three sisters, Akari, Hinata and Momo, he begins to change little by little...
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jun Sakata, Kazuhiko Yusa, Miku Oshima, Akiko Yodo
- Cast
- Kengo Kawanishi
- Studio
- SHAFT, Aniplex, Asmik Ace
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
Where to watch
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