Ep. 69: Isumi Returns to Japan and Demands a Rematch from Hikaru
Aired on February 12, 2003
Isumi returns to Japan and discovers that Hikaru has been losing by default in numerous matches. He visits Hikaru’s house and insists that Hikaru play a game with him. This request is made to make up for the game that Isumi forfeited during the pro exam.
Episodes
- Ep. 65 · Isumi travels to China to improve his Go skills and overcome match anxiety.
- Ep. 66 · Akira Toya receives professional recommendation before meeting Hikaru
- Ep. 67 · Isumi learns emotional control and new strategies to succeed in Go
- Ep. 68 · Hikaru faces abandonment by friends and professional status loss due to match forfeits
- Ep. 69 · Isumi Returns to Japan and Demands a Rematch from Hikaru
- Ep. 70 · Hikaru feels guilt over broken promise while Sai's presence resurfaces during match
- Ep. 71 · Hikaru's Surprising Return to Professional Go Draws Widespread Support
- Ep. 72 · Hikaru and Akira pursue independent paths while seeking to prove their superior Go skills.
- Ep. 73 · Shindou and Touya face off in a pivotal match watched by professionals