Hikaru no Go
ヒカルの碁
Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained go board in his grandfather's…
Status
Ended
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United States
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Synopsis
Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained go board in his grandfather's attic. The ghost of an ancient go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai was trapped in the board and soon becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness. Together Hikaru and Sai make an unstoppable go-playing team!
About
Hikaru no Go premiered on October 10, 2001. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 75 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on March 26, 2003.
Why viewers enjoy Hikaru no Go
Hikaru no Go targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Hikaru no Go was animated by TV Tokyo, dentsu, Pierrot, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Critical reception
Hikaru no Go holds a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 51 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Hikaru no Go include: rivalry, board game, coming of age, bromance, based on manga, go, yurei, shounen. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Tomoko Kawakami
Susumu Chiba
Sanae Kobayashi
Yumi Kakazu
Makoto Tsumura
Kentaro Ito
Yuu Asakawa
Mayumi Asano
Takahiro Sakurai
Reiko Takagi
Production credits
- Direction
- Tetsuya Endo · Shin'ichi Masaki · Katsuyoshi Yatabe
- Writing
- Yumi Hotta · Takeshi Obata · Shikichi Ohashi
Release dates
Premiered
October 10, 2001
Last aired
March 26, 2003
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 10, 2001·30episodes
Season1
October 10, 2001·30episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
May 15, 2002·30episodes
Season2
May 15, 2002·30episodes
No description available for this season.
Season3
December 11, 2002·15episodes
Season3
December 11, 2002·15episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- rivalry
- board game
- coming of age
- bromance
- based on manga
- go
- yurei
- shounen
- anime
- weiqi
- bukatsu
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Hikaru no Go premiere?
Hikaru no Go premiered on October 10, 2001.
How many seasons does Hikaru no Go have?
Hikaru no Go has 3 seasons and 75 episodes in total.
What genre is Hikaru no Go?
Hikaru no Go is classified under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Hikaru no Go air on?
Hikaru no Go aired on TV Tokyo.
Is Hikaru no Go finished?
Yes, Hikaru no Go concluded its run on March 26, 2003.
How long is each episode of Hikaru no Go?
Each episode of Hikaru no Go runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Hikaru no Go from?
Hikaru no Go is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Hikaru no Go?
Hikaru no Go holds a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
