The Flowers of Hard Blood - S01

Shion Yasuoka, a middle school student, is defying expectations as she rises through the ranks of professional shogi. After losing her family as a child and being left mute by the trauma, she has slowly healed with the support of her adoptive family and the shogi community. Her skill catches the eye of Satoru Hani, a wealthy businessman and brother of the reigning "Meijin," shogi's top champion. Satoru sets up an open tournament for professionals and amateurs alike, encouraging Shion to compete. But his unusual interest in her past raises red flags-especially for her friend Ayumi Saitou and the police, who are still investigating the deaths of Shion's family. As the tournament nears its end, fragmented memories of that tragic night resurface. Shion must draw on her strength to outplay her opponents and uncover the truth behind the tragedy that shattered her life.