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Banjō no alpha: Yakusoku no shōgi

2019·Show
4Episodes in1Season
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Newspaper journalist Shunsuke Akiba is transferred to the cultural desk and put in charge of shogi. He meets Nobushige Sanada, a 33-year-old aiming to be a professional shogi player by achieving the rank of 4-dan or more. Sanada is over the age limit as he could not achieve 4-dan by the age of 26, and is now trying to take an exam for admission to 3-dan. Akiba supports Sanada's attempt to become a professional shogi player and becomes interested in the game.
Inspirational Sports DramaPerseverance & Underdog StoryCharacter-Driven NarrativeJournalism & SportsMentorship & PassionSubtle Emotional DepthAdult Coming-of-AgeShogi Culture & StrategyJapanese Human Drama

Crew

Written by:
Junpei Yamaoka
Composed by:
Yuki Hayashi

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How many seasons does Banjō no alpha: Yakusoku no shōgi have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

Is Banjō no alpha: Yakusoku no shōgi based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Banjō no alpha: Yakusoku no shōgi air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Banjō no alpha: Yakusoku no shōgi in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.