The shogi romantic-comedy anime When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is quickly approaching its July 2022 release date! A new preview video and key visual were released. The preview video also features a glimpse of the opening theme, “Poker-Faced Bargain” (駆け引きはポーカーフェイス), sung by Kana Hanazawa.
The anime story centers on Ayumu Tanaka, and Urushi Yaotome, who are both members of the shogi club, Ayumu wants to confess to Urushi but won’t until he can beat her… And she knows it!
▍When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Anime PV 2
▍When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Story
Ayumu Tanaka and Urushi Yaotome are members of the high-school shogi club. Ayumu vows to confess his feelings to his senpai Urushi after her beats her just once in a game of shogi, but he is a complete amateur in the game against a seasoned veteran. However, Urushi knows he can’t beat her and tries to nudge him to confess to her without winning, but his poker face is unrelenting!
▍When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Staff
Director: Mirai Minato
Series Composition: Deko Akao
Original creator: Sōichirō Yamamoto
Character Design: Kazuya Hirata
Animation Studio: SILVER LINK
▍When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Cast
■ Ayumu Tanaka – CV: Yohei Azakami
■ Urushi Yaotome – CV: Kanna Nakamura
■ Kakuryu Takeru – CV: Tsubasa Gouden
■ Mikage Sakurako – CV: Hina Yomiya
■ Hina Yomira – CV: Mikage Sakurako
■ Maki – CV: Kana Hanazawa