About this season
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...
Episodes (22)
1. Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River
6.2Aired 8 October 2016 • 25 min
Rei Kiriyama moves in to town, and his past is slowly revealed. Alongside battling opponents in shogi, he also wants to find that missing something...
2. Akari / Beyond the Bridge
5.7Aired 15 October 2016 • 25 min
Who was that mysterious figure who stole his mail? And Akari's job is what?! Tune in as we continue to explore Rei's past.
3. Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky
6.0Aired 22 October 2016 • 25 min
Showdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.
4. Hina / V.S.
6.3Aired 29 October 2016 • 25 min
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...
5. Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest
7.0Aired 5 November 2016 • 25 min
Rei 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.
6. Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)
6.3Aired 12 November 2016 • 25 min
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!
7. Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi
5.7Aired 19 November 2016 • 25 min
What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!
8. Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)
5.7Aired 3 December 2016 • 25 min
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..
9. Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)
6.7Aired 10 December 2016 • 25 min
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?
10. Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)
7.0Aired 17 December 2016 • 25 min
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?
11. The Old Year / The New Year
6.0Aired 24 December 2016 • 25 min
All 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?
12. What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)
7.0Aired 7 January 2017 • 25 min
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?
13. Black River (2) / Beyond the Door
5.0Aired 14 January 2017 • 25 min
Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?
14. Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water
6.5Aired 21 January 2017 • 25 min
Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close
15. Moonlight / Lump of Ego
6.0Aired 28 January 2017 • 25 min
And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!
16. Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope
5.5Aired 4 February 2017 • 25 min
Master 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.
17. Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night
5.5Aired 11 February 2017 • 25 min
The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.
18. Torrent / Passing Time
5.5Aired 18 February 2017 • 25 min
The 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.
19. Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)
5.5Aired 25 February 2017 • 25 min
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.
20. Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)
5.5Aired 4 March 2017 • 25 min
The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.
21. When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur
5.0Aired 11 March 2017 • 25 min
The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.
22. New School Term / Fighter
5.0Aired 18 March 2017 • 25 min
Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.