Hikaru no Go
ヒカルの碁
- ANIME
- 2001
- Studio Pierrot
- Comedy
- Drama
- Supernatural
- School
A middle schooler's chance discovery of a haunted go board connects him to Fujiwara no Sai, the ghost of a Heian-era go master with an unfinished obsession. What begins as reluctant cooperation gradually transforms into genuine competitive drive, fueled by a rivalry with a gifted young prodigy. This beloved series brought renewed attention to the ancient board game and remains a touchstone for Tokyo's vibrant go culture, with the Nihon Ki-in headquarters in Ichigaya well worth a visit for fans.
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A middle schooler's chance discovery of a haunted go board connects him to Fujiwara no Sai, the ghost of a Heian-era go master with an unfinished obsession. What begins as reluctant cooperation gradually transforms into genuine competitive drive, fueled by a rivalry with a gifted young prodigy. This beloved series brought renewed attention to the ancient board game and remains a touchstone for Tokyo's vibrant go culture, with the Nihon Ki-in headquarters in Ichigaya well worth a visit for fans.
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- Title (EN)
- Hikaru no Go
- Title (JA)
- ヒカルの碁
- Type
- anime
- Years
- 2001
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Supernatural, School, Strategy Game