When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? (2022)

5.9 (21 votes)
1 Season
July 8, 2022
Japanese
Animation Comedy

Synopsis

Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.

Creator

Shin Furukawa, Masanao Takahashi, Sadakazu Kikuchi

Network

TBS

Episodes

You Are Cute, Senpai
E1

You Are Cute, Senpai

Jul 8, 2022
24 min
5.7

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.

I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
E2

I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai

Jul 15, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
E3

I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai

Jul 22, 2022
24 min
6.5

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!

I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
E4

I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai

Jul 29, 2022
24 min
6.5

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.

I Want to Know More, Senpai
E5

I Want to Know More, Senpai

Aug 5, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
E6

I Want to Get It From You, Senpai

Aug 12, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
E7

I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai

Aug 19, 2022
24 min
6.5

A new challenger approaches!

It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
E8

It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai

Aug 26, 2022
24 min
6.5

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.

I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
E9

I Want to Make Memories, Senpai

Sep 2, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
E10

I Can’t Back Down, Senpai

Sep 9, 2022
24 min
6.5

Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.

I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
E11

I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai

Sep 16, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
E12

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

Sep 23, 2022
24 min
6.5

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

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

それでも歩は寄せてくる

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Production

SILVER LINK., Pony Canyon, TBS