***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Ryuo no Oshigoto. Reader discretion is advised.***
Series Synopsis
In the world of shogi (Japanese chess), the title of Ryuo is an honor only given to the game’s best players. Such an astonishing feat was then made even more impressive when sixteen-year-old Yaichi Kuzuryu (voiced by Yuuma Uchida) became the youngest Ryuo in the history.
Since his landmark accomplishment, Yaichi has been in a debilitating slump. Shogi has not excited him like it used to, and his skills as a player seem to have hit a wall. However, the next phase of his career is about to begin.
In awe of Yaichi’s Ryuo match, elementary schooler Ai Hinatsuru (voiced by Rina Hidaka) tracks Yaichi down in order to become his first disciple. Though not expecting much, Yaichi decides to give Ai a chance to demonstrate her abilities. As it turns out, Ai is a natural who already rivals some of the best players out there.
In an instant, Yaichi’s love for shogi lights up again, and he happily takes Ai under his wing.
