In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Hikaru no Go debut?

Hikaru no Go debuted in issue #1525 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on January 8, 1999.

Who created Hikaru no Go?

Hikaru no Go was written by Yumi Hotta and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the same artist who later made Death Note and Bakuman with Tsugumi Ohba.

How many volumes does Hikaru no Go have?

Hikaru no Go has 23 volumes with 197 chapters, published between 1998 and 2003.

Did Hikaru no Go influence the popularity of Go?

Yes, Hikaru no Go is widely credited with driving a major increase in the number of Go players in Japan and other countries during the early 2000s.

Hikaru no Go: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author	Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata
Volumes	23
Chapters	197
Published	1998–2003
Genres	Sports (Go), Drama, Slice of Life

Hikaru no Go debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1525 on January 8, 1999. Written by Yumi Hotta and illustrated by Takeshi Obata (later of Death Note fame), it follows a young boy who becomes possessed by the spirit of a Go master and is drawn into the world of competitive Go. The manga is credited with sparking a resurgence of interest in Go among young people in Japan and internationally.

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