Hikaru Shindou
main character
TV
7.8
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 75
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 75
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 28 h 45 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 10, 2001 – March 26, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Original creator
- Yumi Hotta
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
28h 45m
⚡ 15 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Go97%Coming of Age85%Primarily Male Cast85%Shounen84%Ghost81%Board Game79%Male Protagonist78%School Club55%Foreign28%
overview details
Synopsis
With a two-tone hairstyle and a streak of immaturity, Hikaru Shindou finds an old Go board with a hidden surprise - trapped within the Go Board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master! In the blink of an eye, Sai becomes part of Hikaru's consciousness and soon begins to learn the true essence behind this ancient game of skill and strategy. (Source: VIZ Media)
Should you watch Hikaru no Go?
Hikaru no Go has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 67% of 8,615 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #1 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #8 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 15.9K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 11.9K have finished it.
At roughly 28 h 45 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 5 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Sports, Supernatural — especially go, coming of age, primarily male cast, shounen.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
75 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yumi Hotta
- Series composition
- Yukiyoshi Oohashi
- Character design
- Minako Shiba
- Character design
- Kanami Sekiguchi
- Character design
- Miyuki Ueda
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Hikaru no Go is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Hikaru no Go: Hokuto Hai e no Michi (2004)
- Optional extras: Hikaru no Go Special
Related entries
If you like Hikaru no Go
More like this →
Hikaru no Go FAQ
How many episodes does Hikaru no Go have?
Hikaru no Go has 75 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 28 h 45 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hikaru no Go?
About 28 h 45 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 38 days; at one hour a day, about 29 days.
Is Hikaru no Go finished?
Yes. Hikaru no Go has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Hikaru no Go?
Yes — the story continues in Hikaru no Go: Hokuto Hai e no Michi (2004).
Where do I start Hikaru no Go?
Start here: Hikaru no Go is the first entry, followed by Hikaru no Go: Hokuto Hai e no Michi.
Is Hikaru no Go based on a manga?
Yes. Hikaru no Go adapts the manga by Yumi Hotta.
Who animated Hikaru no Go?
Hikaru no Go was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Where can I watch Hikaru no Go?
Hikaru no Go is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.