By Kitao Madoka, engl., 412/412/414 pages (small format).
Volume 1:
This Shogi-book contains 200 Joseki-problems and is in Japan with over 15.000 sold copies a bestseller. The author deals with the help of problems practically all types of Joseki and delivers a good explanation for the shown succession of moves.
Volume 2:
This Shogi-book contains 200 problems to the theme how to attack on the flank. The author deals through the problems with different kind of attacks and offers good explanations for the shown succession of moves.
Volume 3:
This is the 3rd book of the famous shogi book series "Glance Shogi Series". This time the author discusses the "sabaki" techniques in shogi. The concept of "sabaki" is generally thought to be difficult for beginners to understand - it is next to skillfully handle a complicated middle game situation. However, in this book with it's 200 problems the subtle meanings of "sabaki" and its essence are well explained, so that the reader can easily get good understanding of the techniques.
Volume 4:
By Kitao Madoka, engl., 414 pages (small format). This Shogi-book contains 200 problems to the endgame of shogi. The author deals through the problems with different kind matt forms and brinkmate forms.