Ep. 21: Hikaru plays simultaneous matches against Kimihiro, Kaga, and Yuki to qualify as an insei
Aired on March 6, 2002
Hikaru competes in simultaneous matches against Kimihiro, Kaga, and Yuki to determine his worthiness for insei enrollment and his departure from the Go club. He defeats both Kimihiro and Yuki, while Kaga wins his match. Despite the mixed results, all three opponents permit Hikaru to take the insei test. This series of games serves as the final evaluation for his status within the school's Go club and his potential professional path in the game.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Tournament players investigate Sai's identity while Akira recalls past matches with Hikaru.
- Ep. 18 · Akira skips Go exam to play internet game against Sai
- Ep. 19 · Hikaru Persuades His Grandfather to Buy a Go Board for Practice
- Ep. 20 · Hikaru sets professional goal after Kishimoto match and faces insei test with Ogata
- Ep. 21 · Hikaru plays simultaneous matches against Kimihiro, Kaga, and Yuki to qualify as an insei
- Ep. 22 · Hikaru faces setbacks after revealing his rivalry with Akira during the insei test
- Ep. 23 · Akira urges Hikaru to go pro while Hikaru trains and Akira faces the Oza title-holder.
- Ep. 24 · Akira attempts to prove his future dominance against the Oza through restless moves.
- Ep. 25 · Hikaru faces stagnation and fear while Sai urges him to find courage