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When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

2022·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-14
64
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.
Anime RomanceSchool Life ComedySlow-Burn Love StoryWholesome InteractionsShogi ThemeUnconfessed FeelingsSweet & LightheartedTeen ProtagonistsCharming Characters

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Where can I stream When Will Ayumu Make His Move? legally?

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is included with a subscription to HiDive in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Will Ayumu Make His Move? worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Will Ayumu Make His Move? rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does When Will Ayumu Make His Move? have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did When Will Ayumu Make His Move? air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is When Will Ayumu Make His Move? in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch When Will Ayumu Make His Move??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Will Ayumu Make His Move? in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When Will Ayumu Make His Move? use?

Beach EpisodeChildhood FriendsClub StubCompressed AdaptationEarn Your Happy EndingSmart People Play ChessPilot"Do It Yourself" Theme TuneOfficially Shortened TitleStory ArcSpiritual AntithesisNot What It Looks Likeand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, including Beach Episode, Childhood Friends, Club Stub.