Hikaru's Go 5: First Move

The illustrations make the game feel intense and dynamic, which is impressive for a strategic board game. I wonder what inspired the artistic choices to bring the game to life on the page.

Hikaru's progress seems rapid at times, but maybe that's how growth happens when you're really passionate. I'm curious if others felt this was a natural development or if it skipped some steps.

Go is such an ancient and complex game — choosing it as the story's backbone must have been intentional. Wondering what drew Hotta to highlight this particular game and its strategic depth.