U-NEXT to Live Stream All Matches of the 97th Hulic Cup Kisei Title Series: Sota Fujii vs. Shinichiro Hattori Starting June 4th!
U-NEXT has announced it will live stream all matches of the 97th Hulic Cup Kisei Title Series, featuring Kisei Sota Fujii and challenger Shinichiro Hattori, starting June 4, 2026.
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U-NEXT, a video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (part of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP), will live stream all matches of the '97th Hulic Cup Kisei Title Series: Kisei Sota Fujii vs. Shinichiro Hattori,' beginning on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The Hulic Cup Kisei Title Series is a highly anticipated event where the current title holder faces a challenger for the 'Kisei' title, one of the eight major titles in the Shogi world. This season, Kisei Sota Fujii, aiming for his seventh consecutive defense, will be challenged by Shinichiro Hattori, who reached his first title match after a stellar performance in the qualifying tournament. The matches promise to showcase cutting-edge tactics and deep strategic reading between two young talents representing the future of Shogi.
U-NEXT will provide full coverage of this five-match series. Viewers can enjoy both live streams and catch-up (on-demand) viewing.
[Schedule and Venues]
Game 1: June 4 (Thu) from 8:40 AM at Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki
Game 2: June 19 (Fri) from 8:40 AM at Nikko Kanaya Hotel
Game 3: July 1 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Numazu Imperial Villa
Game 4: July 8 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Hotel New Awaji
Game 5: July 22 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Takashinoyado Takashimaya
[Catch-up Streaming] Available after each match until November 30, 2026 (Mon) at 11:59 PM.
The Hulic Cup Kisei Title Series is a highly anticipated event where the current title holder faces a challenger for the 'Kisei' title, one of the eight major titles in the Shogi world. This season, Kisei Sota Fujii, aiming for his seventh consecutive defense, will be challenged by Shinichiro Hattori, who reached his first title match after a stellar performance in the qualifying tournament. The matches promise to showcase cutting-edge tactics and deep strategic reading between two young talents representing the future of Shogi.
U-NEXT will provide full coverage of this five-match series. Viewers can enjoy both live streams and catch-up (on-demand) viewing.
[Schedule and Venues]
Game 1: June 4 (Thu) from 8:40 AM at Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki
Game 2: June 19 (Fri) from 8:40 AM at Nikko Kanaya Hotel
Game 3: July 1 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Numazu Imperial Villa
Game 4: July 8 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Hotel New Awaji
Game 5: July 22 (Wed) from 8:40 AM at Takashinoyado Takashimaya
[Catch-up Streaming] Available after each match until November 30, 2026 (Mon) at 11:59 PM.
FAQ
Can I watch the Kisei match on U-NEXT from Taiwan?
U-NEXT is primarily a domestic service in Japan, and access from overseas may be restricted.