The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.

Cast

Ryuhei Matsuda

as Shoji Segawa

Yojiro Noda

as Yuya Suzuki

Kento Nagayama

as Kazumasa Shindo

Shota Sometani

as Kohei Murata

Kiyohiko Shibukawa

as Takashi Yamakawa

Ryusuke Komakine

as Ryoichi Hatanaka

Hirofumi Arai

as Masaru Kiyomata

Taichi Saotome

as Daisuke Kato

Satoshi Tsumabuki

as Wataru Fuyuno

Takako Matsu

as Yoshiko Kashimasawa

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