At a press conference, Souta Fujii (19) and Masayuki Toyoshima (32), who fought a fierce battle in the three title battles of shogi last year, will face each other again in the "throne battle" that will start on the 28th. Each talked about their enthusiasm.
Last year, the Fujii Gokan fought a fierce battle for about five months with Toyoshima Kudan, who was also from Aichi, for the three titles of "Throne," "Eiou," and "Ryuo." Did.
The seventh match of the "Throne Battle", which starts on the 28th, was the same as last time, and the two of them attended a press conference at the hotel in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, before the match.
Gokan Fujii, who is aiming for the third straight victory, said, "I don't have much competition with Toyoshima Kudan, so I think it will be a different battle from last year. I'm getting a lot of attention from Aichi, so I want to make a series that can meet expectations. "
On the other hand, Toyoshima Kudan said, "This is the beginning and I am working on shogi with a new feeling. I am happy to be able to play the title game again, so I want to put it on the board and point to a good shogi." I said.
The seventh game of the "Throne Battle" will be played until September, and the player who won the first four wins will win the title.