Hikaru no Go S02E07 · The Pro Exam Begins

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The Pro Exam has finally begun, and the intensity reaches new heights after the pairings are chosen. Everyone seems so tense, except for Hikaru, who is unusually calm. Thanks to Waya and Isumi, Hikaru has learned how to handle the pressure. However, could their actions have turned Hikaru into a real threat?

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1. 1 1. The Preliminary Starts2002-05-15 · 24mHikaru takes the prelims to qualify for the Pro exams whereas Waya/Isumi are admitted straight to the finals being among the top 8 of the Insei program. Hikaru is intimidated by Ts
2. 2 2. The Last Day of the Preliminaries2002-05-22 · 24mHikaru is overwhelmed in playing go with adults and his second loss placed him at a precarious position (third loss means an ousting). As desperation climbs, he becomes more determ
3. 3 3. Team Formed!2002-05-29 · 24mThis is a very fun episode where Waya, Isumi and Hikaru form a team to go around challenging the patrons of the various Go salons. The bet being that they won't have to pay the adm
4. 4 4. Don't Win2002-06-05 · 24mAt a Friendly Go festival, Akira was invited to play a 4-way game with a council member and his three assistants. Though originally told to lose the game, Akira decides otherwise w
5. 5 5. There Is Only One Winner2002-06-12 · 24mIsumi, Waya and Hikaru decides to go to a recommeded Go Salon and Hikaru bumps into a rude young boy at the convenience store. Sai advises Hikaru not to pursue the incident as he s
6. 6 6. My Name is...2002-06-19 · 24mHikaru plays a Korean Insei-equivilant at a Go Salon.
7. 7 7. The Pro Exam Begins2002-06-26 · 24mThe Pro Exam has finally begun, and the intensity reaches new heights after the pairings are chosen. Everyone seems so tense, except for Hikaru, who is unusually calm. Thanks to Wa
8. 8 8. The Challengers2002-07-03 · 24mHikaru and Tsubaki must face each other in the Pro matches, and Akira begins teaching Ochi in an attempt to learn how strong of a level Hikaru is playing at.
9. 9 9. The Dead Moment2002-07-10 · 24mIsumi has gone on undefeated, while Hikaru has lost only one game so far. The time finally comes for them to play each other, and only one of them can win.
10. 10 10. Whereabouts of the Win2002-07-17 · 24mAfter losing to Hikaru, Isumi begins to break down and begins losing his matches. Hikaru is also having trouble concentrating, upset about pointing out Isumi's illegal move. As Sai
11. 11 11. Three Weeks Isn't Enough!2002-07-24 · 24mRealizing that Hikaru is getting stronger, Ochi swallows his pride and decides to ask Akira for help. When Akira tells Ochi about the game Hikaru played against Su-Young, Ochi real
12. 12 12. The First One to Pass2002-07-31 · 24mThe Pro Exam is nearing its end as the last three matches arrive. Ochi, Waya, and Hikaru are currently the top three, and Ochi is at the point where he'll pass even if he loses all
13. 13 13. Waya vs Shindou2002-08-07 · 24mHikaru and Waya finally face each other, and both are desperate to win. However, Waya has other reasons for wanting to win besides just turning pro, but Hikaru needs to win as well
14. 14 14. A Desperate Life2002-08-14 · 24mAs the match between Hikaru and Ochi draws near, Ochi becomes more and more annoyed with Akira's obsession of Hikaru. Therefore, Ochi demands that Akira recognize him as his rival
15. 15 15. Hikaru vs Ochi2002-08-21 · 24mHikaru and Ochi finally face-off. Determined to prove his worth to Akira, Ochi goes all out against Hikaru, while Hikaru does the same. As the game continues on, Hikaru realizes th
16. 16 16. The Last Day of the Pro Exam Finals2002-08-28 · 24mWith all of the other matches finished, the final decision of the Pro Exams rests upon Hikaru and Ochi's match. Can Hikaru defeat Ochi, or will he be forced to play Isumi again for
17. 17 17. To the World of the Pros2002-09-04 · 24mHaving defeated Ochi, Hikaru has gained Akira's respect, and Akira is now awaiting their next match. As Hikaru wonders how his life will change now that he's become a Pro, Hikaru's
18. 18 18. Sai vs Meijin2002-09-11 · 24mHikaru got a call that the Meijin is to play him in the first new dan series. Hikaru denies Sai's request to play instead. Both Master Kuwabara and Mr Ogata were surprised by each
19. 19 19. A Painful Match2002-09-18 · 24mHikaru/Sai spends half hour to decide on the first move while the others are having a field day discussing Hikaru. With a 15 moku handicap Hikaru set for Sai, Sai decides to attack
20. 20 20. Fujiwara no Sai2002-09-25 · 24mThis episode is basically a recap of Sai's past journeys, from playing Go in the palace and his eventual suicide, playing Go through Shuusaku and then Hikaru. The second half kind
21. 21 21. Kurata 6-dan2002-10-02 · 24mHikaru and Sai thwart the efforts of some con-artists trying to take advantage of unsuspecting amateur Go players, but one of con-artists is a Pro Go player.
22. 22 22. Hikaru vs Akira2002-10-09 · 24mAll dressed up to receive his 1-dan certificate, Hikaru learns about the Oteai, a series of games that determine a player's ranking as well as who his first opponent will be...
23. 23 23. The Confession of Sai2002-10-16 · 24mToya Meijin has a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital. Hikaru visits him and discovers that he has been playing internet Go. Hikaru begs Meijin to play Sai online. He agrees
24. 24 24. Excitement (A.K.A. Excited Spirits)2002-10-23 · 24mNow that Toya Meiji is playing Internet Go, the world is abuzz with excitement. But little do they know that a challenger of exceptional strength waits in the shadows.
25. 25 25. Sai vs. Toya Koyo2002-10-30 · 24mThe wait is over! Sai and Toya Meijin face off in a match that has the entire world glued to their computer screens. Who will triumph and discover the Divine Move?
26. 26 26. The Thousand Year Answer2002-11-06 · 24mWhen the match comes to a close, Sai is left the victor. However, when Hikaru discovers a flaw in the game that not even Sai was aware of, Sai finally realizes why he was allowed t
27. 27 27. Let Me Play Sai!2002-11-13 · 24mOgata walks in on Hikaru and Koyo's conversation and overhears Hikaru mentioning Sai. Convinced that Hikaru knows Sai, Ogata confronts Hikaru and begs him to let him play Sai. Just
28. 28 28. One-Color Go2002-11-20 · 24mHikaru encounters Kurata at a restaurant, and, after learning how much Akira is improving, begs him for a match.
29. 29 29. Toya Koyo Retires!2002-11-27 · 24mThe Go World goes into a state of shock after Toya Meijin announces that he is retiring as Professional Go player. As everyone tries to find out why Koyo has given up his titles an
30. 30 30. Farewell Hikaru2002-12-04 · 24mHikaru continuously ignores Sai's worries of his leaving and ends up allowing Sai to engage a drunk Ogata in a Go match. The next day, Sai begs Hikaru for a game, but something hap