Utsubyou Kudan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Utsubyou Kudan is a drama series.
What it’s about. Sengaki Manabu (Yasuda Ken) is a popular professional shogi player who holds the highest rank of 9-dan. In July 2017, he was in the middle of a game that would determine his rank when his brain suddenly froze. He could not focus on the shogi board and images of death swirled in his mind. As the person in charge of the shogi association’s public relations, he was busy responding to scandals that had shaken up the shogi world. At the same time, he was also a supervising director for a movie on shogi. He had no rest as he would play shogi in the intervals between. His older brother Akira (Takahashi Katsumi) who is a psychiatrist, diagnoses his condition as depression and recommends immediate hospitalisation. The doctor in charge orders Sengaki to take a long rest and stop playing shogi in the meantime. Shogi would only hamper his medical treatment as it entails extreme concentration.
Who’s in it. Utsubyou Kudan stars Ken Yasuda and Yuki Uchida.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Utsubyou Kudan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utsubyou Kudan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utsubyou Kudan tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utsubyou Kudan (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utsubyou Kudan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utsubyou Kudan worth watching?
- Utsubyou Kudan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Utsubyou Kudan?
- Utsubyou Kudan stars Ken Yasuda and Yuki Uchida.
- When was Utsubyou Kudan released?
- Utsubyou Kudan was released in 2020.