The Flowers of Hard Blood
Series Overview
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. 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 strong. As her playing gathers more and more attention, so do the questions about her past and the brutal murder she witnessed. Shion's memories slowly come back, and the mystery begins to unravel, thread by thread.
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1 Season • 22 Episodes
24 min per episode
2007 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Oct 14, 2007
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Season 1, Episode 22: “Towards Tomorrow”
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What is The Flowers of Hard Blood about?
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. 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 strong. As her playing gathers more and more attention, so do the questions about her past and the brutal murder she witnessed. Shion's memories slowly come back, and the mystery begins to unravel, thread by thread.
How many seasons does The Flowers of Hard Blood have?
The Flowers of Hard Blood comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Flowers of Hard Blood?
Key cast members in The Flowers of Hard Blood include Yasunori Matsumoto, Masaya Matsukaze, Ayako Kawasumi, Romi Park, Ryusei Nakao.
Who created or directed The Flowers of Hard Blood?
The Flowers of Hard Blood was developed and directed by Not specified.