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The God Before Me

“Odachi, an average shogi player, seeks to overcome his self-doubt and surpass the God of his generation.”

The God Before Me

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12,040 rank · 1,011 readers · 4 favorites
Shounen Strategy Game Drama
2023 - Present · Manga
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Odachi, an average shogi player, seeks to overcome his self-doubt and surpass the God of his generation.

Lately, Odachi has been struggling with a lack of confidence in his play. Since his debut match, where he faced off against the "God" of shogi, something has changed within him. Will the day come when he can surpass the God of his generation? A tale of a self-proclaimed average shogi player, his friends, peers, and rivals, and the God before him. (Source: MANGA Plus)

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  • Published Dec 2023 – ongoing
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M72573 catalog

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