Kai Shimada is a professional shogi player of rank 8-dan. When Kiriyama first encountered him, he noticed that Shimada had no notable strengths or weaknesses in shogi.<br /> <br /> Shimada's appearance consists of a frail and thin-looking figure alongside his drowsy looking olive green eyes and short brown hair.<br /> <br /> He was born in rural Yamagata, and the people in his hometown strongly support him and want him to win the Meijin title.<br /><br />
