Culture Shogi



the backwards 馬 uma (左馬 hidari uma)


the backwards uma (shogi horse symbol) featured on merchandise (such on large decorative shogi piece sculptures, keychains, , other keepsakes) available sale in tendō. serves symbol of luck. (cf. rabbit s foot.) there multiple theories on origin. 1 uma (うま ) spelled in japanese syllabary backwards まう mau (舞う), means (to) dance , dancing horses luck omen.



human shogi





in popular culture


in manga series naruto, shogi plays essential part in shikamaru nara s character development. plays sensei, asuma sarutobi, apparently beating him. when asuma fatally injured in battle, reminds shikamaru shogi king must protected, , draws parallel between king in shogi , yet-unborn daughter, mirai, whom wanted shikamaru guide.


shogi has been central plot point in manga , anime shion no Ō, manga , anime march comes in lion, , manga , television drama 81diver.


in manga , anime durarara!!, information broker izaya orihara plays twisted version of chess, go , shogi, mixes 3 games 1 representation of battles in ikebukuro.


in video game persona 5, star confidant high school shogi player looking break ranks of professionals. player character gain knowledge stat when spending time confidant, supposedly learning play shogi. abilities learned ranking confidant comes japanese shogi terms.








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