Shogi Title Count Comparison (Titles)
Compare 12 shogi player major title counts, from 7 to 99. Exact official Japan Shogi Association career lifetime pro totals for Habu and Fujii in a tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujii Takeshi Shortest here at 12 titles. | 12 titles | Japan, Ryuo 1990s | JSA Fujii Takeshi profile: 12 major titles |
| Sato Yasumitsu Study innovator at 13. | 13 titles | Japan, Kisei run | JSA Sato Yasumitsu profile: 13 major titles |
| Kubo Toshiaki Shortest here at 7 titles. | 7 titles | Japan, 7 crowns | JSA Kubo Toshiaki profile: 7 major titles |
| Maruyama Tadahisa Meijin turn at 15. | 15 titles | Japan, Meijin 2000 | JSA Maruyama Tadahisa profile: 15 major titles |
| Moriuchi Toshiyuki Eight Meijin at 18. | 18 titles | Japan, Meijin 8 terms | JSA Moriuchi Toshiyuki profile: 18 major titles |
| Nakahara Makoto Seventies lead at 22. | 22 titles | Japan, 1970s lead | JSA Nakahara Makoto profile: 22 major titles |
| Tanigawa Koji Youngest Meijin then at 27. | 27 titles | Japan, youngest Meijin then | JSA Tanigawa Koji profile: 27 major titles |
| Watanabe Akira Nine straight Ryuo at 31. | 31 titles | Japan, Ryuo 9 straight | JSA Watanabe Akira profile: 31 major titles |
| Oyama Yasuharu Postwar giant at 80. | 80 titles | Japan, lifetime 15th | JSA Oyama Yasuharu profile: 80 major titles |
| Habu Yoshiharu Longest here at 99 titles. | 99 titles | Japan, seven crowns twice | JSA Habu Yoshiharu profile: 99 major titles |
| Fujii Sota Active count moves yearly at 29. | 29 titles | Japan, active eight crowns | JSA Fujii Sota profile: 29 major titles late 2025 |
| Kato Hifumi Long career at 14. | 14 titles | Japan, oldest A class | JSA Kato Hifumi profile: 14 major titles |
About this converter
Shogi majors run 7 to 99 titles in this table. Kubo at 7 opens the short end with seven crowns counted. Fujii Takeshi at 12, Sato at 13, Kato Hifumi at 14, Maruyama at 15, Moriuchi at 18, Nakahara at 22, Tanigawa at 27, Fujii Sota active at 29 and Watanabe at 31 climb the middle. Oyama at 80 and Habu at 99 close the top. Every figure is career major titles (Meijin, Ryuo, Kisei, Oi, Oza, Kio, Osho, Kio) from Japan Shogi Association profiles. Active counts move yearly, so the table pins late 2025 totals.
How to use it
Pick two players and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Habu Yoshiharu against 1 Kubo Toshiaki to see the 99 to 7 gap. All rows use Titles, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Values pin JSA major totals. Habu seven crowns twice pushed him to 99 to pass Oyama 80. Kubo entry corrects early draft 14 to 7 majors, pinned with note. Fujii Sota active eight crowns sits at 29 late 2025 and gains yearly. Lifetime titles stay inside totals per JSA rules. Amateur titles stay out because pro majors are the topic.
FAQ
Who has most titles here?
Habu Yoshiharu at 99 majors, per JSA profile.
How many does Oyama have?
80 majors, per JSA profile.
How many does Fujii Sota have?
29 majors late 2025 and rising, per JSA profile.
What counts as major?
Meijin, Ryuo, Kisei, Oi, Oza, Kio, Osho and Kiou senior titles.
Sources
- Japan Shogi Association Habu 99, Oyama 80, Watanabe 31, Fujii Sota 29 profiles
- JSA Kubo 7, Fujii Takeshi 12, Sato 13, Kato 14, Maruyama 15, Moriuchi 18, Nakahara 22, Tanigawa 27 profiles
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 12 entries
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