When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 2022
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 8, 2022
- Last Aired
- September 23, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai" (★ 6.5/10)
- Network
- TBS
- Where to Stream
- Hidive Amazon Channel
What is When Will Ayumu Make His Move??
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sōichirō Yamamoto.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 8, 2022
- Last aired
- Sep 23, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 25 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TBS
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sōichirō Yamamoto. The series originally began as a webcomic. It has been adapted into an anime television series. The story revolves around Ayumu, who falls in love at first sight with Urushi and joins the illegitimate Shogi Club. Ayumu vows not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi in a strategic game of Shogi.
The series is classified as Animation and Comedy, with a TV-14 rating. A teaser promotional video was released, and the series has been announced as one of the most popular romantic comedy manga series. The anime television series premiered in 2022, with the same year marking its release. The series has been listed on various online platforms, including The Movie Database and FilmAffinity.
Should you watch it?
“A shy boy joins an unconventional shogi club to impress a girl.”
- refreshing take on shogi strategy
- genuine character development
- heartwarming romantic tension
- limited character perspectives
- predictable pacing
you enjoy wholesome school-based romantic comedies with strategic elements.
Suitable for general audiences with no mature content.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 You Are Cute, Senpai Mytharc Jul 8, 2022
- E2 I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai Core Jul 15, 2022
- E3 I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai Core Jul 22, 2022
- E4 I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai Core Jul 29, 2022
- E5 I Want to Know More, Senpai Core Aug 5, 2022
- E6 I Want to Get It From You, Senpai Core Aug 12, 2022
- E7 I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai Core Aug 19, 2022
- E8 It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai Core Aug 26, 2022
- E9 I Want to Make Memories, Senpai Core Sep 2, 2022
- E10 I Can’t Back Down, Senpai Core Sep 9, 2022
- E11 I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai Mytharc Sep 16, 2022
- E12 I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai Mytharc Sep 23, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is this series appropriate for children?
Yes, the content is clean and family-friendly.
Does the main character ever confess his feelings?
The synopsis indicates he has vowed not to confess until he can beat her.
Is prior knowledge of shogi required?
No, the series appears accessible to newcomers to shogi.
Are there romantic developments in the story?
The premise centers around unrequited feelings and romantic pursuit.
Is this a long-running series?
The synopsis does not specify the episode count or duration.
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