Ep 20. The Road to Turning Pro
- TV14
- September 12, 2006
- 53 min
Hikaru No Go Season 1 Episode 20: The Road to Turning Pro
In this episode of Hikaru No Go, Hikaru Shindo is determined to become a professional Go player. However, he soon realizes that achieving his goal will not be easy. He tries to study as much as possible, but finds himself constantly distracted by other things. His friends and family try to offer him support, but he remains focused on his ultimate goal.
Hikaru visits a Go salon where he meets Akira Toya, a young Go prodigy who is already a professional player. Hikaru challenges him to a game, but quickly realizes that he is no match for Akira. Despite losing the game, Hikaru is determined to learn from the experience. He begins to analyze his gameplay and starts taking lessons from other players.
Meanwhile, his childhood friend, Akari, is worried that Hikaru is becoming too obsessed with Go. She tries to convince him to take a break and do something else, but Hikaru is too focused on his goal. He wants to prove to himself and everyone else that he has what it takes to be a professional Go player.
As Hikaru continues to study and play, he learns more about the world of professional Go. He discovers that becoming a professional player requires more than just skill - it also requires dedication and sacrifice. Hikaru realizes that he will need to make some difficult choices if he wants to achieve his dream.
In the end, Hikaru decides to enter a qualifying tournament to become a professional player. His friends and family come to support him, but Hikaru knows that the competition will be fierce. He enters the tournament with determination and a sense of purpose, ready to give it his all.
The Road to Turning Pro is a powerful episode that shows the importance of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice in achieving one's goals. Hikaru's journey is inspiring, and his determination to become a professional Go player is admirable. This episode will leave viewers feeling motivated and inspired to pursue their own dreams - no matter how challenging they may seem.
