is a Japanese shogi-themed manga series written and illustrated by . It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from May 2020 to June 2026, with its chapters collected in 29 volumes.
Plot At Fujigasaki Junior High School in Kitaese City, second-year student attacks a bullying classmate with a chair. School counselor , a former principal, engages her in conversation while teaching her shogi, believing the activity will help her open up. Ichigo reveals she had no personal connection to the bullied student—she simply wanted a genuine fight, disgusted by what she sees as the artificial friendships and shallow emotions around her. During their game, Ichigo wagers her life on the outcome. Though initially humoring the novice player, Miyamura becomes alarmed as Ichigo demonstrates remarkable talent, nearly defeating him before losing to an illegal move. When Ichigo attempts suicide, Miyamura intervenes and later enters her in a local shogi tournament.
Despite only two days of experience, Ichigo defeats seasoned players through raw talent alone. Her winning streak ends when professional player , observing her matches, challenges her to continue from her final game's position and soundly defeats her. This first true loss ignites Ichigo's competitive spirit, and she resolves to pursue shogi professionally for a rematch with Izuru.
Publication Written and illustrated by , Ryū to Ichigo was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from May 20, 2020, to June 3, 2026. Shogakukan has collected its chapters into 29 volumes, released from August 18, 2020, to August 18, 2026.
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Reception The series ranked 37th on the 2022 "Book of the Year" list by Da Vinci magazine.
See also Hibiki: Shōsetsuka ni Naru Hōhō, another manga series by the same author
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