Shion no Ou/ Shion no Oh (2007 - 2008) Anime Summary

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As a child, Shion Ishiwatari's parents were murdered in their own home. Shion escaped unharmed, yet the trauma caused her to lose her voice. The only evidence police found was a shougi board and one piece "the King". Neighbours and close friends of the family, Shinji and Sachiko Yasuoka, adopted Shion and taught Shion how to play shougi. As the years passed, she became known as a genius and quite a famous player. Now, as her fame rises, her past resurfaces and she discovers that being a professional shogi player may just lead to finding her parents' killer. (source: animenewsnetwork)

Rated: PG-13
Media Type: Anime Series
Year: 2007-2008

Episodes: 22
Genres/ Themes: drama, mystery, tournament, games, shougi, sports, thriller

Havana's Commentary:
Drama, thriller, games/shougi/ tournament.

Explanation:

Games/ Shougi/ Tournament, the  anime involved these three elements heavily.

Drama, it's serious has conflict.

Thriller, the murderer of her parents haven't been caught in the story involves trying to find them.

Sources: myanimelist.net / animenewsnetwork.com