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Nishikaze Shogi Club enters the Kanagawa Rookie Tournament! 'Don't cry, Zeffiro' Vol. 8 released as an e-book!

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Published Jun 3, 2026 3:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The 8th volume of the Shogi manga 'Don't cry, Zeffiro' was released as an e-book on May 25, 2026.
It depicts the growth of high school students aiming for national tournaments.
The series is planned for 15 volumes, released monthly.

The 8th volume of the Shogi manga 'Don't cry, Zeffiro' was released as an e-book on May 25, 2026. It depicts the growth of high school students aiming for national tournaments. The series is planned for 15 volumes, released monthly.

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Published: Jun 3, 2026

On May 25, 2026, Bourbon Comics released the 8th volume of the long-unavailable masterpiece Shogi manga 'Don't cry, Zeffiro: Nishikaze High School Shogi Club Story' on major e-book platforms. The Kanagawa Rookie Tournament begins! The Nishikaze Shogi Club faces the powerhouse Takayo High School, led by a genius student player. Meanwhile, the girls struggle against the strongest high school girl player, Saki Ban. Enjoy the 8th volume of this youth drama where passion for Shogi and love intersect. The series is planned for 15 volumes, with new releases on the 25th of each month.

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