An anime about "shogi", now all the rage in Japan, has been airing on TV since January and is proving to be a hit. The anime, titled "The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!", is our topic this time. The work depicts the mentoring relationship between the young 16-year-old shogi player and his 9-year-old disciple. It has achieved popularity, gaining a following from readers of all ages. Introducing this authentic work about "shogi", we explore the appeal of the anime, "The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!" adapted from a young adult novel.