Character profile
Shukichi Haneda
羽田秀吉Taiko Meijin
Biography
Shukichi Haneda is a professional shogi player and Yumi Miyamoto's former boyfriend. Known in the shogi world as Taiko Meijin, he aims to prove himself worthy of Yumi by winning all seven major titles.
Story spoilers
Shukichi is the middle brother of the Akai family, making him the brother of Shuichi Akai and Masumi Sera. After high school, he began using the surname Haneda in connection with shogi player Koji Haneda, whom he admired. He eventually wins all seven shogi titles before losing one in a revenge match against Chikara Katsumata.
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