Ep. 19: Shimada's Past and Journey to the Lion King Tournament in Kyoto
Aired on February 25, 2017
Raised in a Yamagata village, Shimada learned shougi from locals and began commuting twice monthly to the Tokyo Association during middle school, working part-time to cover costs. He persisted in playing despite stress-induced stomach pain and the visible gap between his progress and Souya’s rapid title wins. Now, Rei accompanies Shimada to Kyoto for the fourth match of the Lion King Tournament, marking a pivotal moment in his ongoing struggle against the talented Souya.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Chapter 30 Moonlight and Chapter 31 Lump of Ego depict the first Gotou versus Shimada match.
- Ep. 16 · Hayashida helps Rei with a lab report before he watches a crucial Lion King Tournament match.
- Ep. 17 · Chapters 34 to 36 cover the Lion King Tournament festivities and a meeting with Touji Souya
- Ep. 18 · Shimada prepares for the third Lion King Tournament match while Rei faces a disturbing board setup.
- Ep. 19 · Shimada's Past and Journey to the Lion King Tournament in Kyoto
- Ep. 20 · Shimada faces elimination in the Lion King Tournament's fourth match against Souya.
- Ep. 21 · Chapter 43: When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom and Chapter 44: Small Murmur
- Ep. 22 · Second-year Rei struggles with belonging until Hayashida proposes a combined club.