Shion no Ou English Sub & Dub

About Shion no Ou

Looking for background on Shion no Ou? This thriller, mystery and drama series by Studio Deen (2007) starts out like this. What the story covers: Shion no Ou follows the story of Yasuoka Shion, a 13-year-old Shougi player with a past of tragedy. Shion's parents were brutally murdered in front of her when she was 5 years old.

Further in, the murderer sat down with her and challenged her to a game of Shougi, after telling her that if she wanted to stay alive she should forget how to speak, and forget what happened that night. Now Shion has entered the realm of female pro Kishi, mute but capable. As her playing gathers more and more attention, so do the questions about her past and the brutal murder she witnessed.

As a thriller title, tension, twists and tight pacing keep you guessing. It will appeal most to viewers who like suspense and unpredictable plots.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Deen, so the studio's house style defines how Shion no Ou looks and moves on screen. The thriller focus matters here: tension, twists and tight pacing keep you guessing. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.