Opening April 8th (Wed)! All Games of "The 84th Meijin Match Best-of-Seven Series: Meijin Sota Fujii vs. 8-Dan Tetsuro Itodani" to be Broadcast Live!

Igo & Shogi Channel Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Satoshi Yamaguchi), operator of the CS broadcasting channel "Igo & Shogi Channel" and the YouTube channel "Igo Shogi Plus", will broadcast all games of "The 84th Meijin Match Best-of-Seven Series: Meijin Sota Fujii vs. 8-Dan Tetsuro Itodani" live! The highest peak title match in the Shogi world, "The 84th Meijin Match Best-of-Seven Series", is finally opening this year. Meijin Sota Fujii, who acquired the Meijin title at the youngest age in history, will be challenged by 8-Dan Tetsuro Itodani, who has a track record of winning the Ryuo title for one term. 8-Dan Itodani acquired the right to challenge in just one term after returning to Class A, and will stand on the stage of his first Meijin Match Best-of-Seven Series. In addition, it has been about 40 years since a shogi player serving as a board member became a challenger. The two have played many games so far, but Meijin Fujii has a large winning record, and he is a high wall for the challenger. Even so, 8-Dan Itodani has won through numerous fierce battles to reach the stage of the Best-of-Seven Series. Will the champion symbolizing modern Shogi, Meijin Fujii, defend his title, or will 8-Dan Itodani grasp his long-cherished Meijin title? Please enjoy the heated battle of the Best-of-Seven Series that decides the pinnacle of the Shogi world in real time. "The 84th Meijin Match Best-of-Seven Series: Meijin Sota Fujii vs. 8-Dan Tetsuro Itodani" Streaming Information ● CS Broadcasting: "Igo & Shogi Channel" [Game 1 Day 1] April 8 (Wed) 8:45-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 13:00-19:00 [Game 1 Day 2] April 9 (Thu) 8:45-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 13:00-17:00, 17:30-22:00 Click here for HP ● YouTube Channel: "Igo Shogi Plus" * Morning free stream [Game 1 Day 1] April 8 (Wed) 8:45 to sealing the move, live stream [Game 1 Day 2] April 9 (Thu) 8:45 to end of game, live stream Click here for stream * Available only to Gold Plus members for 990 yen (tax included) per month. ● What is the "Meijin Match"? The "Meijin Match" is the title match with the most history and authority in the Shogi world. This tournament, where the challenger who won the ranking matches competes with the current Meijin for the Meijin title in a best-of-seven series, attracts great attention every year. This will be the first broadcast and stream on "Igo & Shogi Channel" and "Igo Shogi Plus". Organizers: The Asahi Shimbun Company, The Mainichi Newspapers, Japan Shogi Association Special Sponsor: Daiwa Securities Group ● What is "Igo & Shogi Channel"? The first specialized channel for Igo and Shogi in Japan, operated by Igo & Shogi Channel Inc., a group company of Tohokushinsha Film Corporation. Including the exclusive live broadcast of the "ALSOK Cup Osho Match", organizing, broadcasting, and streaming the official Igo match "Ryusei Match" and Shogi match "Ginga Match". Delivering plenty of 24-hour content, such as practical lecture programs, game record commentaries of major tournaments, talk shows inviting guests, Shogi world information, and news programs full of fun coverage. Official HP