Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Even so, Ayumu draws closer to the endgame, Even So, Ayumu Approaches, Soreayu Japanese: それでも歩は寄せてくる English: When Will Ayumu Make His Move? More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 12 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jul 8, 2022 to Sep 23, 2022 Premiered: Summer 2022 Broadcast: Fridays at 01:28 (JST) Producers: Pony Canyon, TBS, Kodansha, Days Licensors: Sentai Filmworks Studios: SILVER LINK. Source: Manga Genres: Comedy, Romance Themes: Love Status Quo, School, Strategy Game Demographic: Shounen Duration: 24 min. per ep. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsScore: 7.021 (scored by 54,261 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #42652 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1438 Members: 171,962 Favorites: 674 Available AtResourcesStreaming PlatformsMore services May be unavailable in your region. |
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Sep 29, 2022 Uji_Gintoki_Bowl Mixed Feelings There don't seem to be that many negative reviews for this show, which is certainly wonderful, but I just wanted to take a moment to highlight what some people may not enjoy about this experience (which is kind of synonymous with what I took away from it as a whole). Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru is a romantic comedy by the author of Takagi-san. This is really easy to tell because of the character archetypes being very similar and the teasing + getting teased themes being extremely recurrent in the show. For those that liked Takagi-san for what it was as a romance anime, I do believe that ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 22, 2022 dead_user_123454 Recommended If you are looking for something fun to watch with a plot that is not so deep, something heart-warming and sweet romantic comedy, something that will make you smile, well, this is the show you might be looking for. Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 21, 2022 Neo_Randomz Recommended Preliminary (3/12 eps) School life romance,something that I could never achieve again. Watching this makes me miss school and makes me somewhat jealous of the romance aspect. When a romance anime can make me jealous, then it’s either hit close to home or it’s just so wholesome and sweet that it makes me wanna punch the wall as hard as I can. Does Soredemo Ayumu hit close to home? Nope, I don’t even experience “school romance” let alone something like this. Does Soredemo Ayumu so sweet, that it makes me wanna punch the wall as hard as I can? Y E S, yes it is. The story developed just like Takagi-san(well ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 28, 2022 DmAnimeguy Not Recommended Informative This anime was good but it was a let down when it came to the end of the series.... I thought the story was progressing really beautifully there were many moments that both characters were developing and trying to be better versions of them selves but when it came to the end of the series it felt like a let down. I really am not a big fan of anime that really end on a cliff hanger like that. A season should be contained and while its fine to have unanswered questions, i am not ok with a story reaching its climax and never getting ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 27, 2022 LeGreentea Recommended Preliminary (3/12 eps) straight up review: 1. the characters: the guy is a bold guy that has no doubt saying what he feels. he isn't the male character that's so shy, full of doubt or even inferior. the girl isn't a crazy tsundere or a yandere, she's just a normal girl full of comedy that sometimes complete the lackness of emotions that the male character has. 2. the story: the story is my cup of tea because I don't have to use my brain to solve even the simplest riddle and I don't have to hold my emotion because the MC is too dumb. however, for some people (like my ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 21, 2022 Ellenwitch Recommended Preliminary (3/12 eps) Sometimes simple and sweet are the best kinds, and work the best. To put it short, this anime won’t be blowing you out the water with it’s contents. But that’s the thing, it doesn’t have to. It does a good job in what it has, and that’s all it really needs to. Which you can truly appreciate when it comes to it. It’s a sweet, and fun watch along, that’s a treat if anyone wants something normal and fun to watch and enjoy. Story and characters: 7 Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 23, 2022 Chief_AJ Mixed Feelings When Will Ayumu Make His Move was about what I expected. It's a very wholesome anime that surrounds a pair of people that have feelings for each other while they play shogi. It's a nice relaxing watch that doesn’t really do too much apart from having really sweet moments. To be honest though sometimes it would become a little boring because there's only so much of the same thing you can really take. I wouldn’t necessarily call it bad, but I wouldn’t call this anime good either. Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 22, 2022 Mcsuper Recommended Ah, those fleeting youthful days where romance was always on our minds, and falling in love was one of the best feelings one can imagine. This show really does warm my heart, and gave me some of those memories, though I will be honest, I didn’t really enjoy this show at the start, but little by little, I started liking it more. The show is quite simple really, a middle school kendo champion, Ayumu Tanaka, begins his first year of high school, but didn’t join the kendo club, instead, he fell in love with Urushi Yaotome, the president and only member of the unofficial shogi club. ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 22, 2023 heartsforalya Recommended I was a bit disappointed by the ending, but the rest is good and well thought out. The plot is enjoyable, and the elements that they add in during the show are nice to see as the story develops. It is really pleasurable to see that Ayumu is the one ‘head-over-heels’ rather than the Urushi. Additionally, the fact that Urushi is older than Ayumu is very different to usual stereotypes, which is refreshing to see. The OP and the outro are amazing, along with the drawing style. I am assuming that they went for a more old-school vibe, seeing as the show seems to be set ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 6, 2022 slimysteak Recommended Preliminary (5/12 eps) I don't really know what it is about them, but I am an absolute sucker for shows like this. The characters are never great, and the stories are always non-existent, but something just draws me in. Last season it was Aharen is Indecipherable, and this season it's When Will Ayumu Make His Move. I cannot stop watching shows like this. I don't even know what shogi is, and I still cannot stop watching. They play it every single episode, and half of the dialogue and plot-points are related to it, and I know absolutely nothing about it. It seems kinda like chess from what I've gathered just ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 22, 2022 Marinate1016 Recommended Unpopular opinion, but out of Soichiro YAMAMOTO’s main 3 works, Soreayu is actually my favourite. While it may not be as popular as Takagi-san, it has a better dynamic between the two main characters, feels more natural and the use of shogi to facilitate the relationship is way more interesting than just teasing, IMO. With Takagi-San being over now, I needed something to fill that void in my heart and this was the logical conclusion. I did not think that it would end up being my favourite of the bunch, though. From the very first episode, I was really impressed with how calm, cool and ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 23, 2022 Sachihiro-san Recommended 7/10 Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru centers around the lives of Ayumu Tanaka and his upperclassman Urushi Yaotome, who are the only two members of the unofficial Shogi club. Ayumu makes a promise to himself that he will confess his feelings to Urushi—under the condition that he defeats her at least once. Despite Urushi being adept at strategy, she finds herself unable to defend against Ayumu’s straightforward remarks. His flirtatious behavior doesn’t go unnoticed by Urushi, who’s almost certain of Ayumu’s true ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 30, 2022 Roomii Mixed Feelings Come for Urushi, stay for Takeru! Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 22, 2022 Stark700 Recommended Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru is a type of show I wish the current anime industry would invest more time into. From the start to finish, the way this anime is able to combine elements of slice of life, shogi, and relationship dynamics fascinated me. Make no mistake, for Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru is much more than just about shogi. Before the series even got a serialization, it started out as just a short webcomic. It took its baby steps before being noticed and serialized into ongoing manga with over 160+ ongoing chapters. Obviously, not every anime adaptation is created equal and this show does fall short ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 2, 2022 b1ank3t Mixed Feelings Preliminary (4/12 eps) this is stupid flat and predictable with absolutely no plot line but holy cow i am SUCH a sucker for this. i genuinely didn't think such a predictable show with pretty meh animation would have such a strong hold on me but it really does wtf this is a show meant for people who cannot use their brain, and i am exactly that! 10/10 this dumb generic show makes me want to barf my heart out but goddamn it hits the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 22, 2022 KANLen09 Recommended The year is 2022, and out of all the authors to get all the notoriety for attention, it's Souichirou Yamamoto. This madlad of a mangaka as you will know, is the aforementioned creator of Takagi-san, which the manga sold like hotcakes thanks to the now 3 seasons of the anime adaptation plus the movie that got released in mid-June. And this year alone, his fame shot up like infamy when we've come to know that 3 of his works will be released simultaneously seasonally, creating the "forehead trio" analogy of Winter's still excellent Takagi-san (Season 3), Spring's somewhat decent Kunoichi Tsubaki, and now Summer's "superior" ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 31, 2024 AnimeExplorer21 Recommended This anime has stolen my heart with its lighthearted humor, relatable characters, and authentic portrayal of high school life. The story follows Ayumu, a shogi club member who's head over heels for his senpai, Urushi, but struggles to express his feelings. What I love most about this series is how it masterfully balances humor and heartwarming moments, making it impossible not to root for Ayumu. The characters are well-developed and likable, with Ayumu's internal monologues providing hilarious insights into his awkward yet endearing personality. Urushi, on the other hand, is more than just a pretty face – her character has depth and complexity, making their interactions all ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 25, 2022 Aragane Not Recommended After gaining some traction, the ultimate romcom with forehead girls manga made another appearance with a new series this season. While it's not really disappointing that reused content is being provided by the author in the form of everyday jokes or teenagers shyly teasing each other, my personal enjoyment after watching Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru is nowhere like how our male lead, Ayumu, enjoys being with (and of course, teasing) his senpai. The demographic for these types of shows are those who prefer the slow and steady rather than the blood-pumping, fast animation style shows. So no need to expect any significant plot progression, much less ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 23, 2022 i-like-this Mixed Feelings Why Won’t Ayumu Just Confess Already? In a post Horimiya/Dress-Up Darling world slow burn, slice-of-life, high school rom-coms have had it rough. No longer can I sit and watch a 12 episode season watching two people baby-step their way into confessing that they kinda wanna bone only for the status quo to remain by the end, and not be incredibly disappointed. “When Will Ayumu Make His Move?” was conceived by Souichirou Yamamoto, the same mangaka who wrote the excellent “Teasing Master Takagi-san”. But where Takagi-san’s slow burn charm comes from Takagi’s devilish delight in bamboozling the emotionally immature Nishikata and him realising that it kinda ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 14, 2022 Ritinal Mixed Feelings The main question for if you should watch this is: "Do you like reading manga?" Because if that is a no, you should watch this as a sort of "turn off your brain filler" type show. The plot is simple, the episodes are simple, and overall not much going on besides small antics between people that like to play shogi in their club. If you answered yes to reading manga, then definitely read the manga. Most things exclusive to the adaptation (Music, anime-ified art-style, VAs) are lukewarm besides the OP (kind of a bop) and don't really add much to the experience of the story besides ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
