The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! English Sub & Dub

About The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!

Looking for background on The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! (Ryuuou no Oshigoto!)? This comedy, slice of life and game series by Project No.9 (2018) starts out like this. What the story covers: Shogi, a Japanese game similar to chess, is one of the most popular board games in the country, played by everyone from children to the elderly. Some players are talented enough to take the game to a professional level.

Along the way, the title of Ryuuou, meaning "the dragon king," is only awarded to the person who reaches the pinnacle of competitive shogi. Yaichi Kuzuryuu has just become the youngest Ryuuou after winning the grand championship. However, the shogi community is unwelcoming to his victory, some even calling him the worst Ryuuou in history.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Project No.9, so the studio's house style defines how The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.