Ep. 55: Sai and Toya Koyo engage in a highly watched Internet Go match.
Aired on October 30, 2002
Sai and Toya Koyo compete in an Internet Go game that draws massive attention from fans impressed by their superior skills. The actual match depicted features Rin Kaiho playing black against Yoda Norimoto playing white during the twenty-second Meijin League held in May 1997. Meanwhile, Waya and Akira observe the broadcast separately. Through witnessing this intense competition, they come to understand the exceptional strength of Sai as a player. The episode highlights the excitement surrounding the match and the growing recognition of Sai's abilities among those watching.
Episodes
- Ep. 51 · Hikaru plays a pro against overpriced boards while Kurata watches
- Ep. 52 · Hikaru faces Akira in his first professional match during a Go ceremony.
- Ep. 53 · Hikaru Arranges High-Stakes Internet Go Match Against Toya Meijin
- Ep. 54 · Online Go players suspect Toya is an impostor until he defeats top rivals.
- Ep. 55 · Sai and Toya Koyo engage in a highly watched Internet Go match.
- Ep. 56 · Ogata deduces Toya's offline arrangement as Sai secures victory before fading away
- Ep. 57 · Hikaru visits Toya to discuss his retirement plans and Sai's mysterious disappearance.
- Ep. 58 · Hikaru plays One Color Go against Kurata after losing professional match news
- Ep. 59 · Toya Announces Retirement, Hikaru Wins First Pro Match, and the Mysterious Go Board