[Absolute Champion vs. Kansai Rising Star] Opening June 4 (Thu): 'Hulic Cup 97th Kisei Title Match: Sota Fujii vs. Shinichiro Hattori' Live Broadcast!
Igo & Shogi Channel will broadcast all games of the 'Hulic Cup 97th Kisei Title Match' between Sota Fujii and Shinichiro Hattori, starting June 4. Fujii aims for his 7th consecutive title, while Hattori makes his first title match appearance.
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- 📰 Published: June 1, 2026 at 12:00
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The CS broadcast 'Igo & Shogi Channel' and the YouTube channel 'Igo Shogi Plus,' operated by Igo & Shogi Channel Co., Ltd., will broadcast all games of the 'Hulic Cup 97th Kisei Title Match: Sota Fujii vs. Shinichiro Hattori' live! This is a highly anticipated five-game series where challenger Shinichiro Hattori, making his first appearance in a title match, takes on titleholder Sota Fujii. Fujii has achieved six consecutive Kisei titles to date and is aiming for the feat of seven consecutive wins in this series. Meanwhile, Hattori has been active as a leading young player in the Kansai region and has finally advanced to the big stage. There is significant attention on this high-level battle between young talents who will carry the future of the shogi world. 'Igo & Shogi Channel' and 'Igo Shogi Plus' will deliver the matches live with full immersion, while also providing commentary by top shogi players to convey every moment of the series' intense battles.
FAQ
Can I watch the Kisei match from Taiwan?
It depends on the regional restrictions of the streaming platforms like YouTube or U-NEXT.