Ep. 35: Hikaru visits a Korean salon and challenges Su-Young Hong to prove Japan's Go strength
Aired on June 12, 2002
Hikaru, Waya, and Isumi travel to a Korean Go salon where they encounter Su-Young Hong, a young boy aspiring to become a professional player. Su-Young is currently experiencing a losing streak. Observing that Korea has been dominating the game of Go over Japan, Hikaru decides to challenge Su-Young directly. This match is intended to demonstrate his own worthiness and counter the perceived superiority of Korean players. The encounter highlights the competitive tension between the nations in the sport, prompting Hikaru to step up against the determined young opponent to validate his skills.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 37 · The professional exam starts with increased intensity after pairings are decided
- Ep. 38 · Hikaru learns about professional exam struggles while Akira attempts to teach Kosuke Ochi.
- Ep. 39 · Hikaru faces undefeated Isumi who cheats during a tense match on day twelve.