2001

S3.E1 ∙ Satame ga kieta?

Tue, Dec 10, 2002

The time has come for Sai to leave has come, leaving Hikaru angry and frustrated. He goes back to his Grandfather's attic and discovers that the Blood-stained Go board, where Sai's spirit once resided, is now clean. In his quest to find Sai, Hikaru takes off for Innoshima, where Sai first appeared to Torajiro, the young man who later became the great Hon'inbo Shusaku.

6.9 /10

S3.E2 ∙ Hiroshima saikyô kishi

Tue, Dec 17, 2002

While in Innoshima, Mr. Kawai stumbles into a Go Salon where, as a result of a misunderstanding, he finds himself owing a lot of money to Shuhei, a formidable Go player who is enormous both in size and talent. But when this top amateur recognizes Hikaru from Go Weekly, he decides to take on this reluctant neophyte pro.

7.3 /10

S3.E3 ∙ Mô utanai

Tue, Dec 24, 2002

Hikaru goes through old game records to find past matches with the great Hon'inbo Shusaku. While going through them, he becomes engulfed in guilt over not playing enough games with Sai and his subsequent disappearance.

6.9 /10

S3.E4 ∙ Keichô no kaki

Tue, Jan 07, 2003

In this bonus flashback episode, Hikaru and Sai encounter an antiques dealer who sells counterfeit heirlooms he claims are from the distant past. But when a young girl finds her grandfather's stolen bowl in his shop. It's up to Hikaru and Sai to make sure that bowl is returned to its rightful owner.

6.5 /10

S3.E5 ∙ Ikaku no go

Tue, Jan 14, 2003

In order to rediscover his game, Isumi goes to China where he meets a young, impulsive player who bares a striking resemblance to a friend and fellow former insei.

6.7 /10

S3.E6 ∙ Unmei no deai

Tue, Jan 21, 2003

Back before Hikaru Shindo met Akira Toya, a young Children's Go champion pays Akira a visit to the Go Salon in order to challenge him. Meanwhile, Akira's bursting with delight over his father, Toya Meijin,

7.1 /10

S3.E7 ∙ Tamesareru ikaku

Tue, Jan 28, 2003

Still in China, Isumi decides to stay and to improve his game and boost his confidence. With the help of his new friend Yang Hai, he challenges the bratty Le Ping to a rematch. Meanwhile, Asumi runs into Hikaru, asking the questions that on everyone's mind "Why isn't he playing?"

7.2 /10

S3.E8 ∙ Fusenpai

Tue, Feb 04, 2003

With Hikaru giving up on Go, everyone is worried, including his mother, who vents her concerns to his teacher. From the aggressive Mr. Tsubaki to the easily excitable Mr. Kawai, everyone is angry and confused over Hikaru's decision to forfeit his matches and quit the game.

6.9 /10

S3.E9 ∙ Kessen no hômonsha

Tue, Mar 11, 2003

Isumi returns to Japan a stronger and more focused player. He soons discovers what everyone else already knows: Hikaru Shindo is losing his games by default. In an attempt to solve this mystery, Isumi starts to investigate and figure out what is going on with Hikaru.

7.4 /10

S3.E10 ∙ Satame ga ita...

Tue, Feb 18, 2003

Isumi finally tracks down Hikaru and pleads with him to play one game with him. Hikaru, fearful that if he plays Sai will not return, reluctantly agrees. Will Hikaru be able to recapture his love for the game?

7.7 /10

S3.E11 ∙ Fukki sen

Tue, Feb 25, 2003

Hikaru's back to his old self and ready to move up the rankings of professional Go. First up is Murakami, a pro who previously defeated Hikaru in the Young Lions Tournament. Meanwhile, things are changing at the Haze Go Club as Yuki, Akari and the rest of the team contemplate about their futures.

7.5 /10

S3.E12 ∙ Hashiri dashita futari

Tue, Mar 04, 2003

Now that Hikaru's playing again, he's drawn the attention of Go Players throughout Tokyo, as well as the readers and writers of Go Weekly. Meanwhile, the world of Go is changing as a new wave of younger players are beginning to dethrone the veterans of the game.

7.2 /10

S3.E13 ∙ Shintô tai tôya

Tue, Mar 11, 2003

The match-ups for the Meijin Qualifiers is out and it's Hikaru vs. Akira in the first round. With the pressure of the match brimming inside of Hikaru, he invites Akari to play some Go.

7.6 /10

S3.E14 ∙ Kimi no naka ni iru

Tue, Mar 18, 2003

The match everyone has been waiting for has finally begun! With every move, the game builds with a fevered intensity. As Akira begins to recollect on how Hikaru rose from Insei to pro, he discovers Hikaru's secret by witnessing one of his moves.

7.8 /10

S3.E15 ∙ Natsukashii egao

Tue, Mar 25, 2003

As they break for lunch, Akira confronts Hikaru on the fact that he has discovered that Sai is within him. After the game, Hikaru goes home and goes to sleep. In his dream, he sees Sai once more and tells him everything that has happen since he left, including that he and Akira have agreed to play each other on a regular basis at the Go Salon.

7.9 /10