---
title: "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 116168
imdb_id: "tt14979456"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# When Will Ayumu Make His Move? (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shy boy joins an unconventional shogi club to impress a girl."

### Why Watch
- refreshing take on shogi strategy
- genuine character development
- heartwarming romantic tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited character perspectives
- predictable pacing
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences with no mature content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: wholesome, strategic, slow-burn, underdog, clean

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yohei Azakami** as *Ayumu Tanaka (voice)*
- **Kanna Nakamura** as *Urushi Yaotome (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Maki (voice)*
- **Tsubasa Gouden** as *Takeru Kakuryu (voice)*
- **Hina Youmiya** as *Sakurako Mikage (voice)*
- **Eri Suzuki** as *Miku (voice)*
- **Yuki Kudo** as *Hinano (voice)*
- **Haruna Mikawa** as *Rin Kagawa (voice)*
- **Yudai Mino** as *Male Student (voice)*
- **Tetsuro Noda** as *Teacher (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this series appropriate for children?
Yes, the content is clean and family-friendly.

### Q: Does the main character ever confess his feelings?
The synopsis indicates he has vowed not to confess until he can beat her.

### Q: Is prior knowledge of shogi required?
No, the series appears accessible to newcomers to shogi.

### Q: Are there romantic developments in the story?
The premise centers around unrequited feelings and romantic pursuit.

### Q: Is this a long-running series?
The synopsis does not specify the episode count or duration.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When Will Ayumu Make His Move? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116168)
- [When Will Ayumu Make His Move? (TV Series 2022-2022) — The Movie…](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116168)
- [When Will Ayumu Make His Move? - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Will_Ayumu_Make_His_Move%3F)
- [When Will Ayumu Make His Move? (TV Series) (2022) - FilmAffinity](https://www.filmaffinity.com/en/film673732.html)
- [When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Teaser PV Out Now! - OtakuKart](https://otakukart.com/when-will-ayumu-make-his-move-anime-announced/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*