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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.
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When Will Ayumu Make His Move? premiered July 8, 2022. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
Cast, crew and production details
Yohei AzakamiAyumu Tanaka (voice)
Kanna NakamuraUrushi Yaotome (voice)
Sara MatsumotoBroadcasting Club Member (voice)
Toshiki HorikitaStudent (voice)
Hiroki NishimiyaStudent (voice)
Misato KaedeFemale Student (voice)
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Episode 1
Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions.
Directed by Mirai MinatoWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Yudai Mino, Misato Kaede, Kana Hanazawa
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Episode 2
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
Directed by Yuushi IbeWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Sara Matsumoto, Tetsuro Noda, Yudai Mino, Haruto Shindo, Yusuke Fukamizu, Ryuta Matsumoto, Toshiki Horikita, Hiroki Nishimiya
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Episode 3
Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it!
Directed by Haruka HirotaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Yudai Mino, Tetsuro Noda, Haruto Shindo, Misato Kaede, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya
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Episode 4
It’s the end of the year, and that means Christmas is coming. If Ayumu makes the right moves, he and Urushi could actually make some progress.
Directed by Misaki NishimotoWritten by Yumi SuzumoriGuest stars Takumu Miyazono, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya
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Episode 5
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
Directed by Masahiro HosodaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Masaki Terasoma, Risa Shimizu, Kazuhiro Nakaya, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya
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Episode 6
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
Directed by Yamato OuchiWritten by Yumi SuzumoriGuest stars Nina Hanamiya, Kibana Kawatani, Tetsuro Noda, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya
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Episode 7
A new challenger approaches!
Directed by Haruka HirotaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Yusuke Fukamizu, Ryuta Matsumoto, Toshiki Horikita, Hiroki Nishimiya, Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Rei Akaya, Yuka Kazama
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Episode 8
The shogi club is now official, but Urushi realizes she must earn Rin’s respect. Meanwhile, Rin wants to know exactly what’s going on between Ayumu and Urushi.
Directed by Yusuke SekineWritten by Yumi SuzumoriGuest stars Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya, Haruna Mikawa
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Episode 9
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
Directed by Masahiro HosodaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Yudai Mino, Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya, Haruna Mikawa
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Episode 10
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
Directed by Yamato OuchiWritten by Yumi SuzumoriGuest stars Masaki Terasoma, Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Fumihiko Tachiki, Sayaka Ohara, Masaaki Ihara, Kana Hanazawa, Haruna Mikawa
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Episode 11
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
Directed by Yuushi IbeWritten by Yumi SuzumoriGuest stars Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya, Haruna Mikawa
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Episode 12
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.
Directed by Mirai MinatoWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Eri Suzuki, Yuki Kudo, Yudai Mino, Kana Hanazawa, Tsubasa Gouden, Hina Youmiya, Haruna Mikawa
Where to watch When Will Ayumu Make His Move?Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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