The essential episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Watch these 12 in order and you've got When Will Ayumu Make His Move? — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · July 8, 2022 · 24m

   You Are Cute, Senpai5.7

   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.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Season 1 peak · July 15, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai6.5

   Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · July 22, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai6.5

   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!

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · July 29, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai6.5

   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.

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · August 5, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Know More, Senpai6.5

   A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · August 12, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Get It From You, Senpai6.5

   Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · August 19, 2022 · 24m

   I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai6.5

   A new challenger approaches!

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · August 26, 2022 · 24m

   It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai6.5

   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.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · September 2, 2022 · 24m

   I Want to Make Memories, Senpai6.5

   Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · September 9, 2022 · 24m

    I Can’t Back Down, Senpai6.5

    Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · September 16, 2022 · 24m

    I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai6.5

    Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.

12. 12

    S01E12 · Series finale · September 23, 2022 · 24m

    I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai6.5

    Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.