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…

2001–2003 23 min 3 Seasons 75 Episodes
★ 7.7 / 10 51 ratings
AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hikaru no Go

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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

    Tomoko Kawakami

  • Susumu Chiba

    Susumu Chiba

  • Sanae Kobayashi

    Sanae Kobayashi

  • Yumi Kakazu

    Yumi Kakazu

  • Makoto Tsumura

    Makoto Tsumura

  • Kentaro Ito

    Kentaro Ito

  • Yuu Asakawa

    Yuu Asakawa

  • Mayumi Asano

    Mayumi Asano

  • Takahiro Sakurai

    Takahiro Sakurai

  • Reiko Takagi

    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

Season 1 poster

Season1

October 10, 2001·30episodes

No description available for this season.

Season 2 poster

Season2

May 15, 2002·30episodes

No description available for this season.

Season 3 poster

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

TV Tokyo

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.