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Hikaru no Go: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Hikaru no Go (1998): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Hikaru no Go (1998) is a award winning, comedy, drama, supernatural manga by Obata, Takeshi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.12/10 from 23,902 ratings.

What is Hikaru no Go about?

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

Key details

Hikaru no Go spans 198 chapters across 23 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 8, 1998 to Jul 14, 2003.

Where to read Hikaru no Go

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hikaru no Go about?

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 i

Is Hikaru no Go finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Hikaru no Go?

Hikaru no Go is rated 8.12/10 on MyAnimeList.

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