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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 2022

★ 6.1/10 · 25 votes TV-14 AnimationComedy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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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
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A shy boy joins an unconventional shogi club to impress a girl.”

Reasons to watch
  • refreshing take on shogi strategy
  • genuine character development
  • heartwarming romantic tension
Keep in mind
  • 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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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.