Yaichi himself is hardly an interesting character either. Is that an overstatement? However, it’s undeniable that the show gives an uncomfortable feeling whenever characters such as Ai, Charlotte, or others tries to get Yaichi’s attention. It seems almost every episode along the way wants to showcase shogi but also leaves the impression of underage girls doing what a grown up would do. For me, I decided to give this show a chance to see if it improves. Nonetheless, the initial beginning will test the audience on whether they should continue or not. I think it’s easy to pinpoint her intentions after watching her reactions from just the first episode alone. We also meet Ginko Sora, a female prodigy who also happens to be Yaichi’s childhood friend. That’s just the tip of the iceberg though. After being taken in as disciple, she seems to be even more attached to him to the point where you’ll see “yandere” moments. It leaves a controversial impression especially with how she reacts to him when other girls are involved in their lives. The main culprit is 9-year old Ai Hinatsuru who seems to have an attraction towards shogi master Yaichi. The first few episodes can easily rub people in the wrong way with the way its characters are introduced. The story itself may be focused on shogi but the overall tone of the show will be far distracting than you’ll realize. Still, there’s some hope because the show involves shogi, a strategic game of intelligence, right? No, I’m not calling this anime a harem but it doesn’t help by the fact that some of them look about half his age. Upon looking at the key visual, you’ll notice an average dull looking male protagonist surrounded by what seems to be a harem of girls. Sometimes, people say don’t judge a book by its cover. I was cautiously optimistic about this show at first but upon finishing this anime, I can say that without a shadow of a doubt, Ryuunou no Oshigoto left little more than desired. It’s 2018 and here we are, an anime adaptation based on shogi with a cast filled with questionable characters and content. Or rather, this copy-paste formulaic anime adaptation of the light novel that apparently was voted #1 in the Japan’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! for 2017 made me wonder if the anime industry even tries anymore.
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