TV series
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Overview
Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-07-08
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 12 episodes
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Network
- TBS
- Production
- SILVER LINK., Pony Canyon, TBS, Kodansha, Days
- Country
- JP
- Original language
- JA
Cast
- Yohei Azakami as Ayumu Tanaka (voice)
- Kanna Nakamura as Urushi Yaotome (voice)
- Kana Hanazawa as Maki (voice)
- Tsubasa Gouden as Takeru Kakuryu (voice)
- Hina Youmiya as Sakurako Mikage (voice)
- Eri Suzuki as Miku (voice)
- Yuki Kudo as Hinano (voice)
- Haruna Mikawa as Rin Kagawa (voice)
- Yudai Mino as Male Student (voice)
- Tetsuro Noda as Soccer Club Member (voice)
- Yusuke Fukamizu as Student (voice)
- Ryuta Matsumoto as Student (voice)
Creators and crew
- Sadakazu Kikuchi - Executive Producer
- Masanao Takahashi - Executive Producer
- Shin Furukawa - Executive Producer
- Hayato Kaneko - Producer
- Naohiro Suzuki - Producer
- Shinichi Nakamura - Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: You Are Cute, Senpai
Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions.
Episode 2: I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
Episode 3: I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it!
Episode 4: I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
It’s the end of the year, and that means Christmas is coming. If Ayumu makes the right moves, he and Urushi could actually make some progress.
Episode 5: I Want to Know More, Senpai
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
Episode 6: I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
Episode 7: I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
A new challenger approaches!
Episode 8: It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
The shogi club is now official, but Urushi realizes she must earn Rin’s respect. Meanwhile, Rin wants to know exactly what’s going on between Ayumu and Urushi.
Episode 9: I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
Episode 10: I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
Episode 11: I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
Episode 12: I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.
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