The official Japan Shogi Association app offers live streaming of professional shogi matches (subscription required).
This app (subscription version) provides live access to professional shogi games. A monthly subscription is needed to view matches. Consult the app's help section for details. An internet connection is required for streaming.
Note: Player information, tournament details, game commentary, blog posts, columns, tsumeshogi puzzles, and news are all in Japanese.
System Requirements:
- OS: Android 4.1 or higher
- Screen Resolutions: 480x800, 480x854, 540x960, 640x960 (Sharp IS03), 720x1280, 1200x1920 pixels. Compatible with Nexus 7 (2012 & 2013) and Galaxy Note devices.
Features:
- Live streaming of professional shogi games on most weekdays (typically one or a few games daily).
- Replay of all streamed games from the past six months.
- Search functionality for games by tournament, players, and date.
- Free access to the first 30 moves of today's games.
- Live blog (Japanese).
- Columns (Japanese).
- Daily tsumeshogi puzzles (free).
- Shogi news (Japanese, free).
Version 8.40 Update (August 7, 2024)
Updated billing library.