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While searching through his grandfather's attic, Hikaru Shindou stumbles upon an old go board. Touching it, he is greeted by a mysterious voice, and soon after falls unconscious. When he regains his senses, he discovers that the voice is still present and belongs to Fujiwara no Sai, the spirit of an ancient go expert. A go instructor for the Japanese Emperor in the Heian Era, Sai's passion for the game transcends time and space, allowing him to continue playing his beloved game as a ghostly entity.
Sai's ultimate goal is to master a divine go technique that no player has achieved so far, and he seeks to accomplish this by playing the board game through Hikaru. Despite having no interest in b...
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Who is Sai in Hikaru no Go?
Fujiwara no Sai is a ghost from the Heian era who once served as a Go instructor. He attaches himself to Hikaru Shindo after Hikaru touches an old Go board in his grandfather's attic.
Does Hikaru actually learn Go or just rely on Sai?
At first, Sai tells Hikaru the moves, which shocks experienced players like Akira Toya. Over time, Hikaru starts learning the game himself and becomes serious about becoming a professional Go player.
How many episodes are in the Hikaru no Go anime?
The TV anime has 75 episodes and aired from 2001 to 2003. Studio Pierrot produced it, adapting the manga by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata.
Why did Hikaru no Go make real people interested in Go?
The series explains Go through rivalry, training, and professional matches instead of treating it as background decoration. Its popularity in Weekly Shonen Jump helped introduce many younger readers to the board game.
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