Hikaru no Go Episode 49: A Painful Match

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Episode Context

Coming directly after the landmark match between Sai and Toya Meijin, this episode deals with the immediate fallout and shifts focus to Hikaru's own standing against Go's elite. It represents a critical inflection point in the series' exploration of Hikaru's identity as a player separate from Sai's influence. The emotional groundwork laid here feeds directly into the deeper character revelations and growth that define the final stretch of the series.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateSep 18, 2002

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