PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 9-dan
Michael Redmond
"A 9-dan's words and reading, delivered to the world."
Watching typePeople & stories
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 5-dan
Mannami Kana
"Women's Kisei, spreading Go with IGO AMIGO."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Mannami Nao
"Connecting viewers with the board."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 5-dan
Miura Taro
"Shinjin-O and Rising Stars: two peaks in two years."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Ueno Risa
"Sharp and straight, to the vital point."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 2-dan
Goto Mana
"2-dan in 2026, on to the next milestone."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 6-dan
Nakamura Sumire
"The next move, leading to the world."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 6-dan
Tsukuda Akiko
"Women's Honinbo challenger, sharing Go through Igo Station."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Kato Chie
"From national elementary school champion to the door of the Women's Honinbo."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Hara Sachiko
"From hosting the NHK Cup to a kids' Go salon."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 6-dan
Yoshihara Yukari
"Bringing the fun of Go closer."
Watching typePeople & stories / I enjoy the opening
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 6-dan
Mukai Chiaki
"Three sisters turned pro, onto three big stages."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 2-dan
Omori Ran
"From Hiroshima to Kansai, a path walked as a professional couple."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Osawa Kenro
"nagoya amigo, widening the circle of Go in the Central region."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 9-dan
Otake Hideo
"Beautiful shape is strong."
Watching typePeople & stories / I enjoy the opening
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 8-dan
Son Makoto
"The 8-dan who struck down the Shinjin-O, and what came next."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 7-dan
Adachi Toshimasa
"Climbing the Ryusei: a challenge from the Komatsu school."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 7-dan
Koyama Kuya
"Both parents are professionals: a journey to find his own move."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 7-dan
Koike Yoshihiro
"Two runner-up finishes, Wakagoi and Shinjin-O, turned into strength."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 9-dan
Kudo Norio
"From Aomori to a Tengen challenge, a straight path on the board."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 7-dan
Hirose Yuichi
"Shinjin-O and Wakagoi: growth shown with two titles."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 3-dan
Jo Bunen
"Where the next generation stands now."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 4-dan
Hoshiai Shiho
"Putting the heat on the board into words."
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PROFESSIONAL PLAYER / 3-dan
Kibe Natsuki
"Bringing Go closer to those who watch."
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