Ep. 32: Hikaru advances to finals with consecutive wins and favorable draw
Aired on May 22, 2002
Despite the pressure of losing his first two matches, Hikaru secures two consecutive victories and benefits from a lucky draw. He, along with Fuku and Asumi Nase, successfully advances to the final rounds. To better prepare Hikaru for the upcoming challenges, Waya and Isumi decide to assist him in gaining experience by having him play against adult opponents. This training is intended to help him adjust to the higher level of competition he will face in the finals, ensuring he is adequately ready for the next stage of the tournament.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 34 · Akira plays four simultaneous matches while instructed to lose, demonstrating his cunning abilities.
- Ep. 35 · Hikaru visits a Korean salon and challenges Su-Young Hong to prove Japan's Go strength
- Ep. 36 · Hikaru and Su-Young compete in a match where Hikaru's risky move leads to victory.