Hikaru no Go Timeline ( Real )

manga_release
December 1, 1998

Release of Hikaru no Go Manga

The manga series 'Hikaru no Go,' written by Yumi Hotta and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump.

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July 14, 2003

End of Hikaru no Go Manga Serialization

The serialization of 'Hikaru no Go' manga concluded in Weekly Shōnen Jump.

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2003

Publication of Hikaru no Go Manga Volumes Completed

The entire 'Hikaru no Go' manga series was compiled and published in 23 tankōbon volumes.

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October 10, 2001

Hikaru no Go Anime Premiere

The anime adaptation of 'Hikaru no Go' premiered in Japan, bringing the story to a broader audience.

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March 26, 2003

End of Hikaru no Go Anime Series

The anime series of 'Hikaru no Go' concluded after 75 episodes.

Hikaru no Go Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 200X, Spring

Discovery of the Go Board in the Shrine

Hikaru Shindo discovers an old Go board in his grandfather's attic, awakening the spirit of Fujiwara-no-Sai, a Go master from the Heian period.

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Year 200X, Spring

Sai Makes a Pact with Hikaru

The spirit Sai forms a bond with Hikaru, allowing him to see and play Go at an expert level through Hikaru.

competition
Year 200X, Summer

Hikaru's First Official Game

Hikaru plays his first official Go match at the school tournament, impressing many with his latent talent guided by Sai.

relationship
Year 200X, Autumn

Hikaru Meets Akira Toya

Hikaru meets Akira Toya, a Go prodigy and son of the professional Go player Toya Meijin, sparking a rivalry and mentorship.

career
Year 200X+1, Spring

Hikaru Enters the Professional Go World

Hikaru decides to pursue Go seriously and enrolls in the professional Go apprentice system.

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Year 200X+1, Summer

Sai’s Final Game and Departure

Sai plays his final Go game with Akira Toya before his spirit disappears, leaving Hikaru to rely on his own skills.

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Year 200X+2 to 200X+4

Hikaru Advances to Professional Dan Ranks

Hikaru gradually rises through the professional ranks, improving his skill and reputation in the Go community.

competition
Year 200X+5, Autumn

Climactic Final Match between Hikaru and Akira

Hikaru faces Akira in a crucial professional match that symbolizes their rivalry and friendship.