EP 37

The Pro Exam Begins

Canon/HIGH

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Sitting at the halfway mark of the 75-episode run, this episode represents a critical structural pivot — the transition from Hikaru's growth as an insei into the grueling gauntlet of the pro exam, the culmination of everything the training episodes have been building toward. It follows directly from Hikaru's match against Suyong, which served as a final proof-of-concept for his strategic development. From here, the series commits to an extended stretch of high-stakes competitive drama as rivalries among the insei candidates intensify.

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EP 37

The Pro Exam Begins

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

0 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the halfway mark of the 75-episode run, this episode represents a critical structural pivot — the transition from Hikaru's growth as an insei into the grueling gauntlet of the pro exam, the culmination of everything the training episodes have been building toward. It follows directly from Hikaru's match against Suyong, which served as a final proof-of-concept for his strategic development. From here, the series commits to an extended stretch of high-stakes competitive drama as rivalries among the insei candidates intensify.

QUICK TAKES

©ほったゆみ・HMC・小畑健・ノエル/集英社・テレビ東京・電通・スタジオぴえろ

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