Hikaru no Go has finally come to an end. But the question remains: was it all worth the time invested? For me, the answer is a resounding yes. However, I can also understand why some might say no. The games against Korea in the final chapters didn't unfold as one might have expected. But the ending didn't feel as empty to me as it did to others. This is because the last few volumes firmly established the series as a coming-of-age story first and foremost. The "divine move" was not the ultimate goal. There are still a few loose ends, which is another aspect that the ending has been (understandably) criticized for. Nevertheless, after reading Hikaru no Go, I walk away feeling happy. I would rate this particular installment 3.5 stars, and the series overall a solid 4 stars.