The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! 2018
What is The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!?
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! is a 2018 Japanese anime television series centered on the world of shogi, a traditional Japanese board game similar to chess.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2018
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! is a 2018 Japanese anime television series centered on the world of shogi, a traditional Japanese board game similar to chess. The story follows a teenage boy who is a skilled shogi master. His quiet life takes an unexpected turn when a nine-year-old girl arrives at his house, asking to become his disciple. Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually agrees to teach her, leading to a series of comedic and chaotic situations. The series explores their unconventional master-disciple relationship as they navigate the complexities of the shogi world together. Voice actors Yuma Uchida, Rina Hidaka, Hisako Kanemoto, and Ai Kayano are among the performers featured in the show. The anime is known for blending elements of comedy and slice-of-life storytelling within the context of competitive shogi. It was produced for television and released in 2018. The show's premise highlights both the strategic nature of the game and the humorous dynamics between its central characters.
Should you watch it?
“A teenage shogi master finds his life turned upside down when a young girl requests his mentorship.”
- engaging premise
- focus on shogi culture
- unconventional premise
- wacky tone may not appeal to all
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted stories about mentorship and competitive gaming.
The series features a comedic tone centered on the dynamic between a young master and his student.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Disciple Storms In Jan 8, 2018
- E2 Days with a Disciple Jan 15, 2018
- E3 Training Group Entrance Exam Jan 22, 2018
- E4 The other Ai Jan 29, 2018
- E5 Artlessly Flawless Feb 5, 2018
- E6 All-Rounder Feb 12, 2018
- E7 Dear 10-Year-Old-Me Feb 19, 2018
- E8 First Tournament Feb 26, 2018
- E9 August First Mar 5, 2018
- E10 Spinning Dragon Mar 12, 2018
- E11 Best Wishes Mar 19, 2018
- E12 The Final Judgment Mar 26, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise?
A teenage shogi master is asked by a nine-year-old girl to become his disciple.
What genre is the show?
The series is a comedy featuring wacky hijinks.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a teenage boy who is a master of shogi.
What is the relationship between the main characters?
The story follows the mentor and disciple relationship between a teenage boy and a young girl.
What activity is central to the show?
The show centers on the game of shogi.