Ep. 3: Akira reveals his competitive spirit during a rematch against Hikaru.
Aired on October 24, 2001
Akira confronts Hikaru, feeling insulted by perceived disrespect for the game, and issues a challenge for a rematch. Sai observes that Akira is baring his fangs and must choose between holding back or playing aggressively. Akira ultimately resigns from the match upon realizing defeat. Later, Hikaru meets Toya Meijin, Akira's father, who challenges him to a game. This encounter allows Hikaru to finally comprehend the true intensity of Go.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Hikaru Shindo discovers a possessed Go board and plays his first match with the spirit Fujiwara-no-Sai.
- Ep. 2 · Hikaru joins a Go class with Akari and faces a bully before the Children's Go Tournament while Akira seeks a rematch.
- Ep. 3 · Akira reveals his competitive spirit during a rematch against Hikaru.
- Ep. 4 · Hikaru and Sai face Shogi Captain Kaga at the Haze Junior High Festival
- Ep. 5 · Hikaru plays Go for the school team after losing to Kaga
- Ep. 6 · Hikaru, Kimihiro, and Kaga reach the finals while hiding an ineligible player
- Ep. 7 · Hikaru Refuses Akira's Challenge While Akira Finds Motivation