Watch Shion No Ou

2004
1 Season
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Shion No Ou is a thrilling mystery anime series that revolves around the story of a young girl named Shion Yasuoka. The show originally aired on Fuji TV and lasted for a year from 2007-2008. The series takes place in Japan and follows the life of a young girl who has the incredible talent of playing Shogi, a traditional Japanese chess game.

From a young age, Shionâs parents and sister were brutally murdered, leaving her traumatized and unable to speak. This horrific event motivated Shion to become a great Shogi player and find out who was responsible for her familyâs death. She uses her incredible memory and analytical skills to take down her opponents and solve the mystery behind her familyâs murder.

The series takes us on a thrilling journey as Shion competes in various Shogi tournaments and uncovers hidden secrets regarding her familyâs death. Along the way, she meets new friends and enemies, all of whom respect her amazing Shogi skills.

One of the main characters in the show is Saori Nikaidou, Shionâs close friend and a fellow Shogi player. Saori is a cheerful and friendly girl who possesses good Shogi skills. Together with her, Shion enters various competitions and battles other skilled players.

Yasuoka Yasuoka, Shionâs foster father, is another prominent character in the series. He acts as Shionâs mentor and coach, often teaching her new strategies and techniques to stay ahead in the game. He is a kind-hearted man who supports Shionâs passion for Shogi and is always there for her when she needs him.

The show also features other talented and skilled Shogi players like Ayumi Kannari, who is Shionâs ultimate rival. Ayumi is an exceptionally skilled player who first meets Shion when they were both children. Ayumi and Shionâs relationship is complicated and dramatic, which adds to the showâs overall tension and excitement.

The animeâs music and animation are both excellent, creating a unique atmosphere that immerses the audience into the showâs world. The animation is sharp and detailed, with well-choreographed Shogi matches that leave the audience on the edge of their seats. The music also perfectly captures the showâs mood, with haunting and suspenseful tracks that add to the thrill of the mystery.

Overall, Shion No Ou is an emotionally charged and captivating anime series that is perfect for anyone who enjoys mystery and thriller shows. The intricate storyline, coupled with engaging animation and soundtrack, sets it apart from other anime series. Itâs a must-watch for anyone who wants to follow a young girlâs journey towards discovering the truth behind her familyâs death while battling against talented opponents on the Shogi board.

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22. Towards Tomorrow

March 22, 2008

The evidence is conclusive, Hani-Meijin is the killer of Shion's parent's and his younger brother's girlfriend. Despite this, the match goes on. Hani-Meijin confesses that he killed Shion's parents to raise up a competitor that would be strong enough to take him to new heights and claiming he "raised her", but to do so, he must win the match. However, Shion wins with a perfect defense. She regains her voice to tell Hani-Meijin that she is not a product of him, but her family and friends. Hani-Meijin is arrested and Shion is promoted to a 4-dan professional kishi. Ayumi is shown winning a match and also becoming a professional kishi. Nikaido announces her intentions to become one as well. The final scene shows Shion in a match as a 5-dan and having retained her voice.

21. The True Criminal

March 15, 2008

Purposely goaded by Hani-Meijin, Shion fully remembers the incident. Meanwhile new evidence is found.

20. Oni koroshi

March 8, 2008

Shion starts remembering more things about the murder incident. Hani-Meijin and Shion play where they had left off 8 years ago.

19. Yomigaeru itte

March 1, 2008

Satoru and Ayumi meet up and from the evidence figure out who the murderer is but are unsure of motive. In the mean time, the police are looking up Satoru after what he said to Shion after their match.

18. Halted Time

February 23, 2008

Shion and Satoru's match continues, while Hani-Meijin introduces Ayumi as his disciple.

17. Mind Reading

February 16, 2008

Shion's got a chance to play against Satoru once more in the tournament's semi-finals, but during the match, he questions her about the night her parents were murdered, which brings up some memories she had long forgotten.

16. Clairvoyance

February 9, 2008

Ayumi is devastated with the death of his mother, and looks for a reason to continue playing shogi before his match with Satoru.

15. Time's Answer

February 2, 2008

Shion's first opponent in the finals is none other than her foster father. During the long match, she eagerly looks for a way to defeat him, while he reminisces about the time when she became his apprentice.

14. Timbre of a Challenge

January 26, 2008

Nikaido discovers Ayumi's secret, but decides to not expose him. Later the tournament's remaining contestants decide their opponents in the finals.

13. Duality

January 19, 2008

During Shion's match with Satoru, she starts to get a glimpse of his hostility towards her.

12. Fox's Prediction

January 12, 2008

Shion, Ayumi and Nikaido prepare themselves as each one has a strong enemy to face in order to gain a place in the finals.

11. Doubt

December 22, 2007

Shion received a threatening call from the murderer, and Hisatani gets himself in trouble when the police finds out that it was made from his cell phone.

10. Magic Spell

December 15, 2007

Shion's next opponent is a young prodigy who polished his skills in online matches, and learned from an anonymous source a way to leave her mind unstable.

9. Master & Apprentice

December 8, 2007

Nikaido has a tough match in the tournament against Kamizono who also happens to be Ayumi's master. Kamizono however, is not at the best of his health.

8. The Door to Dreams

December 1, 2007

Shion visits Ayumi's mother at the hospital, and later, she and Ayumi start to make plans for the upcoming tournament.

7. Playing Pieces

November 24, 2007

Shion and Nikaido have their first match as a demonstration of their abilities to Satoru, who wants to create an all new, unrestricted shogi tournament.

6. Provocation

November 17, 2007

After Shion recovers, she goes on a trip with her family. Upon returning, she and Nikaido receive a sudden request from Hani-Meijin's younger brother, Satoru.

5. Courageous Move

November 10, 2007

Shion is hospitalized after having a glimpse of the night when she lost her parents. Meanwhile, Nikaido and Ayumi have their first duel.

4. Demon Move

November 3, 2007

Shion has another fiery match against Ayumi, while the police discovers that the man who killed her parents started to move again.

3. Komaoto

October 27, 2007

A little relief comes to Shion when the man who attacked her six months before is finally arrested. She also recognizes Ayumi as the boy who saved her at that time.

2. Secrets

October 20, 2007

Shion is saved in the nick of time from a dangerous stalker. However, her drama continues as she receives a threatening letter before an important match.

1. Shion's Path

October 13, 2007

Eight years after witnessing her parents' death, Shion qualifies herself as a professional shogi player. However, her precocious career starts to draw unwanted attention.

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