Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily life. H…is relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students. Meanwhile, his professional career in Shogi has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed upon him, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and progression into the ranks begin to stagnate. Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo.
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You should watch it for its characters and how the Kawamoto family brings warmth back into Rei's lonely life without curing him all at once.
It's a good fit if you're looking for human drama, mental health, chosen family, and shōgi.
What sets it apart from other shōgi anime is that the games visualize Rei's depression, but her recovery comes through dinners, cats, and the small act of letting others get close.
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