The BEST episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Every episode of When Will Ayumu Make His Move? ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?!
Ayumu Tanaka, a first-year high school student, and Urushi Yaotome, a second-year student, are members of the shogi club. Ayumu vows to confess his feelings to Urushi, his senpai, after he manages to defeat her in a game of shogi, but he is a beginner at the game and Urushi always beats him. Meanwhile, Urushi keeps trying to get Ayumu to admit that he likes her, but Ayumu never allows his poker face to slip.
#1 - I Want to Know More, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2022
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
#2 - I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2022
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
#3 - I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2022
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!
#4 - I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/16/2022
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
#5 - I Can't Just Quit, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2022
A new challenger approaches!
#6 - I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2022
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
#7 - I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2022
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.
#8 - I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2022
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.
#9 - I Can't Back Down, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2022
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
#10 - I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2022
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
#11 - It's a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2022
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.
#12 - You Are Cute, Senpai
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2022
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.