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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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Main EpisodesTiles view / List view
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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EP6 - I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
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EP7 - I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
A new challenger approaches!
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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.
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EP9 - I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
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EP10 - I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
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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.
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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.









