Hikaru no Go (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2001, Hikaru no Go is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained go board in his grandfather's attic. The ghost of an ancient go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai was trapped in the board and soon becomes a part of Hikaru's consciousness. Together Hikaru and Sai make an unstoppable go-playing team!
Who’s in it. Hikaru no Go stars Tomoko Kawakami as Hikaru Shindō (voice), Susumu Chiba as Fujiwara no Sai (voice), Sanae Kobayashi as Akira Toya (voice) and Yumi Kakazu as Akari Fujisaki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Hikaru no Go has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hikaru no Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hikaru no Go tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hikaru no Go (2001)?
- In US, Hikaru no Go is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hikaru no Go worth watching?
- Hikaru no Go holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hikaru no Go?
- Hikaru no Go stars Tomoko Kawakami, Susumu Chiba, Sanae Kobayashi, Yumi Kakazu and Makoto Tsumura.
- When was Hikaru no Go released?
- Hikaru no Go was released in 2001.