Ryuo Fujii Souta has newly acquired the title of "Oza," becoming the first player in history to hold eight shogi crowns. We look back on his journey so far. *Information is from the time of broadcast. 00:00:00 [Video] Ryuo Fujii Souta acquires new title of "Oza," becoming the first player in history to hold eight shogi crowns00:03:49 Government solidifies plan to award Prime Minister's Commendation to eight-crown Fujii Souta00:04:31 The game is reaching its climax... will he achieve his dream of holding eight crowns? Seven-crown title holder Fujii, "the man who never makes a mistake," is close to his "good friend" Oza player Nagase in private... [#Everyone's Questions] 00:14:23 The heated battle continues... Game 4 of the Oza match: Is it Nagase's pace? Seven-crown title holder Fujii is one win away from becoming the first player in history to monopolize all eight major titles 00:15:23 Game 4 of the Oza match: If Fujii wins, he will become the first player in history to monopolize all eight titles. The outcome will be decided tonight... 00:16:58 Seven-crown title holder Fujii Souta takes the lead in a "match against players from the same grade" Ito Takumi, 7th dan: "I hope the next match will be a bit more heated" Ryuo title match, Game 1 00:18:18 When he was in elementary school, he made Fujii "blow his eyes out"... Ryuo match: same-grade match; someone who knows Ito, 7th dan: "He only plays shogi, so he has no private life" 00:22:29 [Breaking news] Seven-crown title holder Fujii wins against Oza title holder Nagase Checkmating the first-ever "monopoly of the eight major titles" in the third game of the five-match Oza tournament 00:22:57 Oza tournament game 3: What are the "snacks" for seven-crown title holder Fujii and Oza title holder Nagase? If chosen, it would be a big hit... A store whose "fate" has changed 00:26:12 Will seven-crown title holder Fujii Souta get his revenge? Is Oza title holder Nagase Takuya in "checkmating"? Oza tournament game 2: How will the match between these two "good friends" turn out? 00:29:47 Is "sleep" the secret to strength? Seven-crown title holder Fujii takes part in talk show, thinking long and hard about difficult questions... 00:31:39 Seven-crown title holder Fujii starts five-match series with a loss, "The situation's already getting tough..." 00:32:37 Seven-crown title holder Fujii Souta aims to "conquer eight crowns" in first game of the Oza series, outside the venue there's also a fight over "snacks"... 00:37:28 Fujii Souta enters the Oza series with "eight crowns" at stake, opponent is "someone he knows very well" "It'll be a memorable game" First game on the 31st 00:42:09 In pursuit of an unprecedented eight crowns, seven-crown title holder Fujii appears at "Eio" inauguration ceremony, talks about his experience as Sanriku Railway's "one-day stationmaster" and "driving" the day after "defending" his title 00:44:47 "Ready" to monopolise all eight crowns...Fujii Souta defends his "throne" His mind is already on the next stage... the Oza match00:46:10 Will seven-crown champion Fujii defend his title? The fifth game will be decided today... He eats a "tekiyaki donburi" (a bowl of tuna) for lunch, preparing for the battle00:47:05 Seven-crown champion Fujii: "This is the first time I've come by train," shows off his "train-lover" side at a press conference. The fifth game of the seven-game Oza match00:50:39 Will seven-crown champion Fujii Souta defend his title?... A battle he cannot lose as he aims for an unprecedented eight titles00:54:07 One win left to defend his title, seven-crown champion Fujii Souta faces a "strong opponent" as he is bombarded with questions from a child reporter...00:55:35 [Breaking news] Seven-crown champion Fujii Souta wins right to challenge for his eighth title, the Oza00:56:15 Seven-crown champion Fujii plays for right to challenge for the Oza, aiming to conquer the eight major titles00:59:49 [Commentary] Fujii Souta, now 21, on his journey to becoming seven titles The remaining title of "Otha" is a "dangerous one" as he has not even become a "challenger" in the past five times... 01:09:17 Seven-title holder Fujii Souta wins and becomes fourth consecutive champion, Kisei match, Game 4 01:10:35 Seven-title holder Fujii's "last game at 20" - Kisei match, Game 4 - his "matchday meal" is "cream crab croquette" 01:14:11 Seven-title holder Fujii is a "huge hit" all over the country, his matchday meals include matchday sweets and ties... Will eight titles bring an economic impact of 3.5 billion yen? 01:18:24 Victory in the "showdown between the old and new seven-crown title holders" against 9-dan Habu...Fujii takes another step towards becoming the first player in history to hold eight titles "I've had a string of poor results in the Oza matches for a while" 01:21:25 The right to challenge for the Oza title...Fujii vs. 9-dan Habu A "public viewing" also appears, with fans glued to the screen 01:25:27 The secret to Fujii Souta's "game meal" - what's the most he's eaten in the past year? 01:31:21 "It's getting harder to sit upright..." - What are Fujii's thoughts on his eight titles... 01:33:11 Seven-crown title holder Fujii's "super-packed schedule" as he defends his Kisei title, playing in Vietnam 01:37:41 Meijin Fujii Souta visits Vietnam - takes a stroll "overseas for the first time" ahead of the match... a rare look at his appearance [Bankisha! 】 01:41:59 Great achievement: Seven-time Kisei champion Fujii Souta defends his title in the first game in Vietnam. What are his “game meals” and “snacks”? 01:46:05 "Who can stop Meijin Fujii..." Youngest "seven-crown title holder"...Local cafe celebrates with "Fujiiro Soda"01:49:15 "Youngest ever" Meijin and seven-crown title holder - locals already preparing "balloons"01:53:14 [Breaking news] Ryuo Fujii Souta newly wins Meijin title - Youngest ever Meijin and seven-crown title holder01:54:38 Meijin match round 5 begins - Six-crown title holder Fujii Souta is on the verge of becoming the youngest "Meijin and seven-crown title holder" - "game meal" for the showdown is "victory curry"01:57:45 Meijin match round 5 begins tomorrow - village in "fever" as proprietress of "Fujii-so", the setting of the match, invites fans02:02:10 Railway fans beam with smiles as they pose as conductor... Six-crown title holder Fujii Souta becomes stationmaster for a day - "It was a valuable experience" 02:06:07 What's your "lucky snack"? Contest held to choose "snack candidates" for the second game of the Meijin tournament. What did Fujii, the six-crown champion, choose? 02:08:19 [Commentary] Six-crown champion Fujii plays overseas for the first time... his aim is to "popularize shogi" Japanese players' success... Kabuki is a "traveling embassy" 02:16:27 Meijin tournament best of seven games: Six-crown champion Fujii Souta wins first game 02:17:32 Six-crown champion Fujii Souta puts his "youngest Meijin" and "seven crowns" on the line... "Meijin tournament" begins. Lunch is "assorted nigiri sushi" 02:21:55 Youngest ever six-crown champion Fujii Souta becomes the second player to achieve this feat after 9-dan Habu What about an unprecedented eight crowns... 02:24:57 Fujii defends five-crown title "Osho" for the first time, defeating legendary 9-dan Habu, one win away from becoming the "youngest ever six-crown champion" 02:26:44 Fujii Souta, five-time champion "Osho" title holder, holds press conference after first defense; a match of the century against Habu Yoshiharu, 9th dan02:42:45 [Commentary] Fujii Souta to challenge for five-time champion "Meijin" title; if he wins, he will set a new record as the youngest player ever... Hopes grow for an unprecedented "monopoly of eight titles"02:51:42 Fujii Souta, five-time champion, ranks first in match fees for the first time; estimated earnings exceed 120 million yen02:52:33 Habu, 9th dan, challenges Fujii, five-time champion; best of seven for Osho title begins; a showdown of superstars in the shogi world02:53:49 Fujii, five-time champion, wins right to challenge for "Kio", potentially becoming the first player in history to monopolise all eight titles next year02:54:36 A showdown between old and new "geniuses"; Fujii, five-time champion, vs Habu, 9th dan; the right to challenge for the "Kio" title02:56:12 Today is Fujii's "20th birthday" He talks about his aspirations 02:58:19 Five-time champion Fujii's first defense match this year... he looks great in his "chocolate-coloured" kimono, and his "snacks" are also worth a look 03:00:41 Five-time champion Fujii gives a series of "Gozaru" comments as he takes part in human shogi "Let's have a fair game!" 03:02:06 Five-time champion Fujii Souta's inauguration ceremony as "Osho"... the coveted "luxury hair dryer" is the second prize 03:04:00 Fourth game of the Osho match: if he wins he will become the "youngest ever" five-time champion... what will four-time champion Fujii's "game meal" be? 03:05:54 Cute! 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