Shion Yasuoka
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 26 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 14, 2007 – March 23, 2008
- Season
- Fall 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Original creator
- Masaru Katori
- Music
- Kousuke Yamashita
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
- Also known as
- Shion no Oh, Shion's King, The Flowers of Hard Blood
- Score across sites
- 7.56/10
Estimated watch time
8h 26m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shogi79%Coming of Age79%Adoption79%Board Game79%Language Barrier79%Tragedy79%Female Protagonist60%Seinen60%Kuudere46%
TVFINISHED2007 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood
しおんの王 - The Flowers of Hard Blood
Synopsis
Shion no Ou follows the story of Yasuoka Shion, a 13-year-old Shougi player with a past of tragedy. Shion's parents were brutally murdered in front of her when she was 5 years old. The murderer sat down with her and challenged her to a game of Shougi, after telling her that if she wanted to stay alive she should forget how to speak, and forget what happened that night. Now Shion has entered the realm of female pro Kishi, mute but strong. As her playing gathers more and more attention, so do the questions about her past and the brutal murder she witnessed. Shion's memories slowly come back, and the mystery begins to unravel, thread by thread.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood?
Probably, if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller, especially stories with shogi, coming of age, adoption.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 48% of 1.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #40 highest-rated anime of 2007.
10.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 8 h 26 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
22 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Masaru Katori
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Series composition
- Takashi Yamada
- Character design
- Seiya Numata
- Music
- Kousuke Yamashita
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“LADY LOVE”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood FAQ
How many episodes does Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood have?
Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood has 22 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 8 h 26 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood?
About 8 h 26 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood finished?
Yes. Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood has finished airing — the final episode aired March 23, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood?
No sequel is listed for Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood based on a manga?
Yes. Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood adapts the manga by Masaru Katori.
Who sings the opening of Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood?
The opening, "LADY LOVE", is performed by an uncredited artist.