Zama (座間), a.k.a. Zama Oza (座間王座 Zama Ōza) is a character in Hikaru no Go. He is the current holder of the Oza title. He play Akira Toya in Shinshodan Series and beat him.
Appearance[]
Personality[]
Zama shows himself to be quite kind, although can act smug and condescending way. He took pity on Mashiba for Kuwabara's bullying, and was initially going to let Akira win but changed his mind after seeing Akira's confident attitude. He bites his fan (as shown in image) whenever he is completely focusing on a game.
History[]
Plot[]
Insei Arc[]
Zama plays Akira Toya in the Shinshodan series, vowing to crush him due to his precocious attitude. They play in the Yugen no Ma, a room in the Japan Go Association (Nihon Ki-in) building. Akira has the upper hand for much of the match, frustrating the Oza. Akira begins making restless moves such as making a throw-in, and attacking instead of defending his territory. Akira's plan eventually backfires during the course of the match, costing his victory against the Oza.
Sai vs. Meijin Arc[]
Toya Meijin plays against him and takes the Oza title. After his retirement, Zama takes it back.
Go[]
Zama is one of the top Go pros, having the Oza title.