Series synopsis
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, also known as それでも歩は寄せてくる is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on TBS on July 8, 2022. It ended on September 23, 2022. It stars Yohei Azakami and Kanna Nakamura.
Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.
Premise
Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go before he can stand up to her strategic brilliance.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yohei Azakami as Ayumu Tanaka (voice)
- Kanna Nakamura as Urushi Yaotome (voice)
Guest cast
- Sara Matsumoto as Broadcasting Club Member (voice)
- Yusuke Fukamizu as Student (voice)
- Ryuta Matsumoto as Student (voice)
- Toshiki Horikita as Student (voice)
- Hiroki Nishimiya as Student (voice)
- Misato Kaede as Woman (voice)
- Haruto Shindo as Soccer Club Member (voice)
- Hikaru Hinasaka as Student (voice)
- Yuu Makino as Student (voice)
- Mayu Shirakura as Student (voice)
- Yudai Mino as Male Student (voice)
- Mei Ohashi as Student (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 8, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Are Cute, Senpai Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions. |
July 8, 2022 |
| 2 |
I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first! |
July 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it! |
July 22, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 8, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 23, 2022 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |