Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru (2024)

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Synonyms: 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?

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Type: 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


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Score: 7.021 (scored by 53,900 users)

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Ranked: #42252

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Popularity: #1435

Members: 171,185

Favorites: 673


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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 ...

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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.

I’m an awful reviewer, but I decided I should write what I felt while watching this anime.
I hope you like this one. This is a spoiler-free review.

Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru, or should I say "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?" is a simple high school romance anime that I’ll never get bored of watching. This show deserves more hype.
It shares the same art as teasing master Takagi ...

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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 ...

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Oct 28, 2022

DmAnimeguy

Not Recommended

InformativeSoredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru (9)

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 ...

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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 ...

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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
You don't need some long explanation on the story, or the characters. It's usual SoL kind of love and romance, ...

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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.
Art: 7
I thought the art was fine, the anime is not ugly to look at and the character ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Sep 23, 2022

Sachihiro-san

Recommended

7/10
This show is simple yet endearing and manages to capture that same feeling of young love present in Takagi-san without feeling like a direct copy.

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 ...

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Sep 30, 2022

Roomii

Mixed Feelings

Come for Urushi, stay for Takeru!
The takeru should have been the main character.
I only started wathcing this because I saw a clip on reddit that I thought was cute. But when I started watching cute was the only thing this show had to offer. So I left it at ep 1 for a month, then when I craved something cute again I came back to it, watched another episode. But after episode 2 I'd had too much cute and the main characters where getting a bit boaring, predictable and unrealistic. Then I saw the side characters takeru and Sakurako, who I was much ...

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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 ...

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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.
every minute that passes, i want to break into tears watching this or smash my head into a wall because it is so incredibly cute and dumb.

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 ...

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Sep 22, 2022

KANLen09

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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" ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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