HIKARU NO GO GN VOL 03 - Softcover

Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. With the help of upperclassman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play on the Haze Middle School Go Club. Then Akari, Kimihiro and Hikaru discover there is someone worthy enough to possibly help them win some Go tournaments.

Yumi Hotta received the runner-up award for the 2nd Annual Story King Awards for Best Storyboard. Her winning story, KOKONOTSU NO HOSHI was changed to HIKARU NO GO. In 1999, she teamed up with Takeshi Obata and the series began. Artist, Takeshi Obata made his debut in 1989 with CYBORG JI-CHAN G. The runner-up recipient of the 30th Annual Tezuka Award, Obata's major works include HIKARABITO DENSETSU and MASHIN BOUKENTAN LAMP-LAMP.