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Japanese: ヒカルの碁
English: Hikaru no Go
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 23
Chapters: 198
Status: Finished
Published: Dec 8, 1998 to Jul 14, 2003
Genres: Award Winning Award Winning, Comedy Comedy, Drama Drama, Supernatural Supernatural
Theme: Strategy Game Strategy Game
Demographic: Shounen Shounen
Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Authors: Obata, Takeshi (Art), Hotta, Yumi (Story)

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Score: 8.131 (scored by 2267722,677 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #5452
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #363
Members: 46,353
Favorites: 2,000

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Synopsis

When Hikaru Shindou discovers an old go board in his grandfather's attic, he is greeted by the spirit of an ancient go master, Fujiwara no Sai. Sai spent his life teaching the techniques of the board game to an emperor during the Heian era, and now in his ghostly state, he is eager to share his passion with the unsuspecting Hikaru. The only problem is that Hikaru is not all that interested in board games. But Sai is not easily dissuaded. Pressured by Sai's unrelenting desire to pursue something he refers to as the "Divine Move," Hikaru begrudgingly consents to playing the game, executing moves as dictated by Sai. But slowly, intrigued by the dedication of his peers, he begins to learn the basics of the game.

As Hikaru enters into the world of go, guided by his intangible tutor and inspired by his rival, Akira Touya, he cannot help but be drawn into the complex game as he grows determined to prove his own abilities. In a coming-of-age story centering around an ancient board game, Hikaru no Go tells the story of a boy maturing through the pursuit of his newfound passion.

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Background

Hikaru no Go won the 45th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shounen category in 2000.

The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from May 19, 2004 to May 3, 2011 and also digitally from March 19, 2012 to January 8, 2013.

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Adaptation:Hikaru no Go: Hokuto Hai e no Michi, Hikaru no Go

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Characters

Fujiwara no, Sai
Fujiwara no, Sai
Main
Shindou, Hikaru
Shindou, Hikaru
Main
Touya, Akira
Touya, Akira
Main
Waya, Yoshitaka
Waya, Yoshitaka
Supporting
Ogata, Seiji
Ogata, Seiji
Supporting
Isumi, Shinichiro
Isumi, Shinichiro
Supporting
Mitani, Yuki
Mitani, Yuki
Supporting
Kaga, Tetsuo
Kaga, Tetsuo
Supporting
Fujisaki, Akari
Fujisaki, Akari
Supporting
Touya, Kouyou
Touya, Kouyou
Supporting

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Oct 12, 2023
internetfemcel
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hikaru no go's timeless premise elevates the game of go to levels higher than anyone could ever imagine. a game invented so long ago continuing to evolve to this day is a testament to its longevity and appeal. fujiwara no sai says it best: 'even after a thousand years, there are some things that never change. the snow, and the hot battle above the goban. each hand reveals what's in the heart of the player.'

the reception of the manga and subsequent popularity spike in go at the time of its release should speak volumes to its quality. the usage of go as a narrative ...
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Aug 2, 2023
KyleScouter
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"Hikaru no Go" is a manga that's been around for over 20 years. But it still feels fresh and exciting today. The drawings and stories are still amazing.

I just started reading it and I wish I had done so sooner. At first, I wasn't interested because it's about 'Go (碁)', a game that older people often play in Japan. If you haven't read it because of that, I hope this review will change your mind.

This manga is very inspiring. It's about Hikaru, Toya, and many young Go players. Seeing them grow and improve makes me want to try new things too.

Reading this manga makes me ...
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Feb 8, 2023
Guthem
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2008, I went and came back to the lan house.

Yes, that was my start with this manga. Found, probably, after finishing Death Note in anime, I don't remember. I'm a penciller, and I was amazed by the art of DN's manga, so I looked for more from the artist, and I arrived at HnG.

About the story, it's perfect from beginning to end, all the evolution of Hikaru and all the characters, which is fantastic. In a manga with so many characters, it would be normal not to focus on many, but in HnG everyone has a focus, the story goes on, it's outstanding!

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