Super Duper Mini Review
Shion no Ou (aka Shion's King) is an anime adaptation of the manga Shion no Ou. The show was produced by Studio Deen and there are 22 episodes. The show ran from October 2007 to March 2008.
Show Info
Genres: drama, mystery, tournament
Themes: games, shougi, sports
Plot Summary via Anime News Network
As a child, Shion Ishiwatari's parents were murdered in their own home. Shion escaped unharmed, yet the trauma caused her to lose her voice. The only evidence police found was a shougi board and one piece "the King". Neighbours and close friends of the family, Shinji and Sachiko Yasuoka, adopted Shion and taught Shion how to play shougi. As the years passed, she became known as a genius and quite a famous player. Now, as her fame rises, her past resurfaces and she discovers that being a professional shogi player may just lead to finding her parents' killer.
Pros and Cons
Pros: - A solid cast.
- Enjoyed the mix of mystery and shougi.
- Learning some things about shougi while the show goes one was fun.
- For a show based on an on-going manga at the time, I thought the ending was solid.
- You can feel the tension when it's present.
Final Thoughts
An excellent murder mystery with a splash of shougi.Who is this for?
If you enjoy shows about board games or similar type things and you don't minde some murder mystery thrown on there, you will get a kick out of it. Shows similar to Saki come to mind for the board game part.Sources *SPOILERS ABOUND*
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shion_no_%C5%8C http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=8138
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Q&A:
Q: What's a Super Duper Mini Review?
A: Well, since I'm done with long, written reviews for now, I decided to put a short list of what I liked and didn't like about the shows I watch. For some info about the show like genre, plot summary, etc., I borrow (mainly copy and paste :P) some info from Anime News Network, Wikipedia or the Anime Vice wiki. So people wont think I'm plagiarizing, I do post sources.
Q: Why are these blogs so short and half assed?
A: Well, I want to put in as little effort as possible. Why? Cause I'm lazy.
Q: Do you care if people don't read these?
A: Kinda. One of the main things that keeps me making these things is so I can spread the word of shows/mangas that people aren't aware of.
Q: Sometimes there a few or no cons, does that mean the show is perfect?
A: No. Usually when I make these, I like to highlight the things I liked more then the negatives. I'm one of those people who enjoys just about anything as long as it's entertaining. I can easily look past a show's faults if I find enjoyment from it. Remember, nothing is perfect.
