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Region：Japan
Type：TV
English name：Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru / When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Official name：それでも歩は寄せてくる
Chinese name：即使如此依旧步步进逼
Other names：就算这样，“步”还是靠了过来 / 就算这样，仍然步步进逼 / 下将棋的他 / 即使如此依旧步步逼近
Premiered：July 7, 2022
Status：Finished Airing
Tags：Funny / Campus / Love / Daily / Source manga
Original author：山本崇一朗(Kodansha)
Director：湊未來
Scenario：赤尾でこ(三重野瞳) / 鈴森ゆみ
Storyboard：毛利和昭 / 金澤洪充 / 澤井幸次 / 二瓶勇一 / 湊未來
Co-director：関根侑佑 / 伊部勇志 / 廣田陽香 / 湊未來 / 大内大和
Character design：平田和也
Music：ポニーキャニオン / 成田旬 / ビットグルーヴプロモーション / 鐘江徹 / 倉橋裕宗
Studios：SILVER LINK.
Production cooperation：BLADE
Producers：「それでも歩は寄せてくる」製作委員会
Copyright：©山本崇一朗·講談社 / それでも歩は寄せてくる製作委員会
Family：When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Rating：12+

Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru

When middle school kendo champion Ayumu Tanaka begins his first year in high school, he does not take the expected route of joining the Kendo Club; he signs up for the unofficial Shogi Club instead.

His sole motive is falling in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome—the club's president and only member—and will do anything to get closer to her.

However, Ayumu decides not to confess to Urushi until he can beat her in a match of shogi fair and square.

Naturally, this self-imposed hurdle is a formidable challenge for Ayumu to overcome, as Urushi is far more experienced at the game and sees through his every strategy.

Nevertheless, this does not stop him from praising her looks, her skill, or even her smile, which, coupled with Ayumu's expressionless face and direct approach, makes Urushi constantly blush beet red.

Learning more about shogi and the charming player sitting across from him, Ayumu inches toward making his confession with each exciting round they play together—even if it is one pawn at a time!

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Jul 7, 2022

EP1 - You Are Cute, Senpai

Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions.
Jul 14, 2022

EP2 - I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai

Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
Jul 21, 2022

EP3 - I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai

Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it!
Jul 28, 2022

EP4 - I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai

It’s the end of the year, and that means Christmas is coming. If Ayumu makes the right moves, he and Urushi could actually make some progress.
Aug 4, 2022

EP5 - I Want to Know More, Senpai

A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
Aug 11, 2022

EP6 - I Want to Get It From You, Senpai

Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
Aug 18, 2022

EP7 - I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai

A new challenger approaches!
Aug 25, 2022

EP8 - It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai

The shogi club is now official, but Urushi realizes she must earn Rin’s respect. Meanwhile, Rin wants to know exactly what’s going on between Ayumu and Urushi.
Sep 1, 2022

EP9 - I Want to Make Memories, Senpai

Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
Sep 8, 2022

EP10 - I Can’t Back Down, Senpai

Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
Sep 15, 2022

EP11 - I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai

Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
Sep 22, 2022

EP12 - I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai

Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.