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Hikaru no Go

Synopsis: While looking for his grandfather's attic, Hikaru Shindou stumbling into an old panel. Playing, he is greeted by a mysterious voice and soon after becomes unconscious. When he recovers his senses, he discovers that the voice is still present and belongs to Sai Fujiwara not, the spirit of an ancient expert. A GO instructor for the Japanese emperor in the Heian era, the passion of leaves the game transcends time and space, allowing him to continue playing his beloved game as a fantasmagoric entity. The ultimate goal of Sai is to master a Divine GO technique that no player has achieved so far, and he seeks to do it by playing the board game through Hikaru.

Despite having no interest in board games, Hikaru reluctantly agrees to play, performing movements as instructed by Sai. However, when he finds the Young Go Akira Touya Prodigy, a passion for the game is slowly inflamed inside him. Inspired by her new rival, Hikaru's journey in the GO world is just beginning.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Hikaru no Go

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Hikaru no Go
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ヒカルの碁
  • Anime Name in English: Hikaru no Go
  • Other names: Hikaru's Go

Production information

  • Producers: TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Dream Force
  • Licensors: VIZ Media
  • Studios: Pierrot

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 75
  • Date: October 10, 2001 - March. 26, 2003
  • Genres: Comedy, supernatural
  • Subjects: Strategy game
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.081
  • Popularity: 59865

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Hikaru no Go Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/78317.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:31:23-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Hikaru no Go": 

    • Hikaru No GO was created by Yumi Hotta and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the same duo responsible for the success Death Note.
    • The anime was based on a manga of the same name, which was published in Weekly Shonen Jump between 1998 and
    • The GO game, which is the main theme of anime, is a millennial strategy game from China and very popular in Asia.
    • The main character, Hikaru Shindo, was voiced by Tomoko Kawakami, who also dubbed the character Utena Tenjou in Revolutionary Girl Utena.
    • The anime was shown in Brazil by Animax channel in 2006, and was later available on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
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    Manga and Products from Hikaru no Go

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Hikaru no Go"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Hikaru Shindo (Tomoko Kawakami) - A elementary school student who discovers a Go board haunted by the spirit of a former GO player named Fujiwara no Sai.
    • Akira Toya (Sanae Kobayashi) - A GO prodigy that becomes Hikaru's greatest rival.
    • FAJIWARA (Keiji Fujiwara) - the spirit that inhabits the board of Go and teaches Hikaru how to play.
    • Waya Yoshitaka (Yumi Kakazu) - A friend of Hikaru and a talented GO player.
    • ISUMI SHINICHIRO (Susumu Chiba) - A GO player who becomes friends with Hikaru and Waya.
    • Ogata Seiji (Yoshiko Sakakibara) - A professional player who becomes Akira's mentor.
    • Koyo Toya (Takeshi Kusao) - Akira's father and a renowned professional GO player.
    • Yuki Mitani (Kanako Tateno) - A GO player who becomes friends with Hikaru and Waya.
    • Tetsuo Kaga (Hiroshi Yanaka) - A GO player who becomes friends with Hikaru and Waya.
    • Kimihiro Tsutsui (Ryotaro Okiayu) - A GO player who becomes friends with Hikaru and Waya.

    Summary and events

    1. Hikaru finds a board board possessed by the spirit of an old player named Fujiwara no Sai.
    2. Hikaru starts playing GO with the help of Sai and becomes more and more in love with the game.
    3. Hikaru meets Akira Toya, a GO prodigy and son of a famous player.
    4. Hikaru and Akira begin to have a friendly rivalry in GO.
    5. Hikaru enters his first GO tournament and meets other talented players, including the mysterious player known as "Kuromi".
    6. Hikaru and Akira face each other in an exciting game, with Hikaru finally winning.
    7. Hikaru continues to play GO and develop as a player, facing challenges and learning from his mistakes.
    8. Hikaru and his friends form a GO club at school and start competing in school tournaments.
    9. Hikaru and Akira face each other again in a national tournament, with Akira finally winning.
    10. Hikaru continues to play GO and prepare for future tournaments, always with the help of Sai and his friends.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of the hikaru manga at GO, Hikaru becomes a professional GO player and continues to improve his skills. He also helps to train a young player named Akira, who becomes his greatest rival. The story ends with Hikaru and Akira playing an exciting GO match, leaving the result open for the reader to play.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Hikaru no Go

    • Hikaru no Go - Game Boy Advance (GBA)
    • Hikaru no Go - PlayStation (PS1)
    • Hikaru no Go 3 - Game Boy Advance (GBA)
    • Hikaru no Go 2 - Game Boy Advance (GBA)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Hikaru no Go

    • Hikaru no Go (Anime)
    • Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup (OVA)
    • Hikaru no Go: New Year Special (Special)

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Hikaru no Go

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ヒカルの碁
    • ヒカル (Hikaru) - Male Name that means "light"
    • の (NO) - Particle of possession, equivalent to "de"
    • 碁 (GO) - Strategic board game of Chinese origin
    The name of the anime "Hikaru no Go" can be translated as "O GO de Hikaru". The protagonist of the story is Hikaru, a boy who discovers the GO game and falls in love with him, developing a natural talent for the game. The story follows his journey to become a professional GO player, facing challenges and learning from his opponents. The anime's name highlights the importance of GO's game in Hikaru's life and how it becomes a fundamental part of his identity and trajectory.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Hikaru no Go has a total of 75 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Hikaru no Go on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Hikaru no Go usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 59865