7.6/1037 votes#1 - You Are Cute, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2022
Ayumu has an uphill battle ahead of him if he insists on beating Urushi in a shogi match before confessing to her. Especially since she already has her suspicions.
Director: Mirai Minato
Writer: Deko Akao
7.3/1031 votes#2 - I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2022
Urushi needs more members to officialize the shogi club. But she’ll have to survive Sport’s Day first!
Director: Yuushi Ibe
Writer: Deko Akao
7.6/1029 votes#3 - I Want to Go on a First Date, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2022
Ayumu and Urushi are going to the school festival together. But it’s not a date—they’re just, uh, trying to recruit more members for their club! Yeah, that’s it!
Director: Haruka Hirota
Writer: Deko Akao
7.2/1030 votes#4 - I Want to Spend Time Together, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2022
It’s the end of the year, and that means Christmas is coming. If Ayumu makes the right moves, he and Urushi could actually make some progress.
Director: Misaki Nishimoto
Writer: Yumi Suzumori
7.3/1029 votes#5 - I Want to Know More, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2022
A new year marks a new beginning and Urushi coincidentally runs into Ayumu when she’s out and about!
Director: Masahiro Hosoda
Writer: Deko Akao
7.2/1029 votes#6 - I Want to Get It From You, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2022
Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean two things: chocolates and anxiety.
Director: Yamato Ouchi
Writer: Yumi Suzumori
7.1/1027 votes#7 - I Can’t Just Quit, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2022
A new challenger approaches!
Director: Haruka Hirota
Writer: Deko Akao
7.2/1028 votes#8 - It’s a Role I Refuse to Relinquish, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2022
The shogi club is now official, but Urushi realizes she must earn Rin’s respect. Meanwhile, Rin wants to know exactly what’s going on between Ayumu and Urushi.
Director: Yusuke Sekine
Writer: Yumi Suzumori
7.1/1026 votes#9 - I Want to Make Memories, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2022
Golden Week is here, and that means the shogi club can relax and have fun!
Director: Masahiro Hosoda
Writer: Deko Akao
7.2/1026 votes#10 - I Can’t Back Down, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2022
Tension is in the air when Ayumu meets Urushi’s father.
Director: Yamato Ouchi
Writer: Yumi Suzumori
7.2/1024 votes#11 - I Want to Get Stronger, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/16/2022
Urushi’s thoughts drift towards a certain someone while she’s on a school trip. Meanwhile, Ayumu and Rin bond while practicing shogi.
Director: Yuushi Ibe
Writer: Yumi Suzumori
7.2/1029 votes#12 - I Want to Win and Tell You How I Feel, Senpai
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2022
Ayumu is determined to win a shogi match once Urushi returns from the school trip. But then Rin asks him an important question.
Director: Mirai Minato
Writer: Deko Akao
The Best Episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Season 1
Every episode of When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Season 1!
Ayumu just fell in love at first sight with Urushi and joined the illegitimate Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings...
Genres:AnimationComedy
Network:TBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"You Are Cute, Senpai" is the best rated episode of "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Mirai Minato and written by Deko Akao, it aired on 7/8/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "I Want to Make You Happy, Senpai".