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.

Last Updated: 9/24/2024Network: TBS (JP)Status: Ended
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I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
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7.87
15 votes

#1 - 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!

Writer: Deko Akao
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I Want to Know More, Senpai
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7.82
17 votes

#2 - 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!

Writer: Deko Akao
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I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
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7.69
16 votes

#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!

Writer: Deko Akao
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I Can't Just Quit, Senpai
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7.57
14 votes

#4 - I Can't Just Quit, Senpai

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2022

A new challenger approaches!

Writer: Deko Akao
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I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
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7.54
13 votes

#5 - 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.

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I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
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7.43
21 votes

#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!

Writer: Deko Akao
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I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
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7.41
17 votes

#7 - 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.

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I Can't Back Down, Senpai
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7.40
15 votes

#8 - 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.

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I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
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7.33
15 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Mirai Minato
Writer: Deko Akao
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I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
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7.31
16 votes

#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.

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You Are Cute, Senpai
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7.26
27 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Mirai Minato
Writer: Deko Akao
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It's a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
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7.25
16 votes

#12 - 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.

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