Ep. 29: Hikaru's Defeat and Ogata's Insight Before the Final Match
Aired on May 1, 2002
Hikaru loses his match by six and a half points. Ogata, who witnessed the contest, explains to Akira how Hikaru successfully turned a mistake into an advantage. Kuwabara Honinbo senses a strange presence when briefly crossing paths with Hikaru. As Ogata prepares for the seventh and final match of the series with Kuwabara, the former mentions that a new wave of young professionals will soon arise.
Episodes
- Ep. 25 · Hikaru faces stagnation and fear while Sai urges him to find courage
- Ep. 26 · Hikaru Defeats Fukui and Prepares for the Young Lion's Tournament
- Ep. 27 · Hikaru plays simultaneous matches at Haze Go Club after discovering Yuki's departure and disappointment.
- Ep. 28 · Hikaru and friends compete in the Young Lions Tournament with uncertain outcomes.
- Ep. 29 · Hikaru's Defeat and Ogata's Insight Before the Final Match
- Ep. 30 · Ogata faces a difficult sealed move while Sai challenges an arrogant amateur player.
- Ep. 31 · Hikaru faces Tsubaki's intimidating sealed move in the preliminary rounds
- Ep. 32 · Hikaru advances to finals with consecutive wins and favorable draw
- Ep. 33 · Hikaru, Waya, and Isumi form a team to play at a Go salon