Ryuuou no Oshigoto!

Shogi, a Japanese game similar to chess, is one of the most popular board games in the country, played by everyone from children to the elderly. Some players are talented enough to take the game to a professional level. The title of Ryuuou, meaning "the dragon king," is only awarded to the person who reaches the pinnacle of competitive shogi.

Yaichi Kuzuryuu has just become the youngest Ryuuou after winning the grand championship. However, the shogi community is unwelcoming to his victory, some even calling him the worst Ryuuou in history. Moreover, he forgets about the agreement he made with Ai Hinatsuru, a little girl he promised to coach if he won. After she shows up at his doorstep, he reluctantly agrees to uphold his promise and makes Ai his disciple.

Together, they aim to improve and exceed the limits of their shogi prowess: Ai, to unlock her hidden talents; Yaichi, to prove to the world that he deserves his accomplishments.

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Sora, Ginko Main

Kanemoto, Hisako Japanese

Hinatsuru, Ai Main

Hidaka, Rina Japanese

Yashajin, Ai Main

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Kuzuryuu, Yaichi Main

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

d'Izoard, Charlotte Supporting

Ogura, Yui Japanese

Kiyotaki, Keika Supporting

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Sainokami, Ika Supporting

Tomatsu, Haruka Japanese

Oishi, Asuka Supporting

Shinoda, Minami Japanese

Rokuroba, Tamayo Supporting

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Mizukoshi, Mio Supporting

Kubo, Yurika Japanese

Iizuka, Aya Producer

Shioya, Yoshiyuki Producer

Oomori, Shinji Producer

Koutani, Satoshi Producer, Planning

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Feb 21, 2023

Hako_Mi

Recommended

Considering my previous controversial reviews, some might easily think that this is simply a joke review, but I've never once written nor rate anything that's not true to my heart and this particular anime, will have a short yet adequate review.


This anime isn't about cute girls. It's simply about dreams and passion, and a good one at that.

I hope more people can watch everything while trying to understand how the characters feel, not by only seeing it from a passive viewer perspective. That is to me, how everything should be enjoyed.


Thank you very much.

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Somehow MAL prevents me from posting short reviews? Why am I being taught on how to write reviews? This is my reviewing style. I'm talking about irrelevant stuff and publish them as a part of an anime review? I acknowledge that this is a mistake in my part but i too believe that as an anime forum, i can write anything no matter how short or lack of character it is as long as i don't bother anyone, and without ill intentions.

This review might be short, but this is how I truly feel. That is to me how reviews are supposed to be written.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 5, 2020

Alphyx

Mixed Feelings

Let's be real here, you chose to look at this anime because of 2 things.

- you thought the girls are cute (and they are)
- you're actually interested in Shogi.

Now let's start on the actual review, the story is pretty basic, linear even because it centres around playing 'shogi' and that's it. Other than that it is just another slice of life. What helps to make it enjoyable is the cute character designs and interesting tidbits about the game. However, if you do not like "certain characters" their quirks while playing can get annoying over time.

The art is nice and the music ... is apt for some of its comical scenes, the characters are actually pretty interesting as there are no unlikeable characters maybe except for a few eccentric ones. However, some of the side characters are just absolutely lovable as they are the additional comic relief. The pacing for this anime is rather slow, as it should be, given its genre type and the angle of its narrative.

Lastly, the depth of this anime is closely tied to the drama as they both starting picking up closer to the end. Throughout the anime it focuses on the theme 'shogi' and as the title suggests it will mostly revolve around the MC and his title. Yet when the time finally comes where his skills are to be tested how will he fare? Put yourself into the shoes of a professional, you will most likely arrive with many takeaways. This is probably where the value of watching this series in particular lie.

Overall, the anime is pretty good the comedic scenes are actually funny especially the ones with the recording staff. A good distraction if you're getting bored with the mainstream stuff.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jan 26, 2025

synthetic_angel

Not Recommended

I started the series not knowing anything about Shogi, and I ended the series knowing nothing about Shogi.
I was hopeful it would explain things better, or at least introduce the game to uneducated viewers, (like myself), but no. So if you want to learn about the game through an anime, this one isn't for you. You can also just read the rules online, or just rawdog it like I did.


The constant loli baiting was so tiresome and repetitive.

I had a feeling the show would follow and favor the loli characters over everyone else, but unlike most loli characters, these ones are frankly annoying. They ... were forcibly trying to be cute the entire time and it grew incredibly tiresome practically immediately. I honestly wished Ai would get hit by a plane, (I didn't want her to get hit by a car or van due to the risk of her being isekai'd)

Obviously the main character had a "power of friendship" moment after he had treated everyone close to him badly. He apologized to mostly everyone, but the one character who he actually treated the worst. He was later reminded he never apologized, and it's mentioned a few more times, but he genuinely just never apologizes to her and that's when the series ended. Are you serious? The one character who he actually has chemistry with, and won't land him in prison?

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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