Shogi Book Set: Super Sharp Attack, Killing Techniques, Side-Moving Rook Guide II

1. Super Urgent Battles!! Killing Techniques (Written by Minoru Yokota, Supervised by Tatsuaki Tsukada)
This is one book from the Tatsuaki Tsukada's Fast Attack Shogi series, released in 1988. It condenses and explains 30 patterns of surprise attacks and fast attack formations.
Features: Unlike general joseki (opening theory) books, it specializes in mid-game attacking techniques, focusing on how to defeat the opponent in the shortest possible time, similar to kata (forms) in Judo or Karate.
Content: Covers authentic surprise attacks that have actually appeared in professional matches, as well as brilliant moves and good moves that take the opponent by surprise. It includes not only successful examples of attacks but also survival techniques for the defending side.
How to Use: Although it's an older book, the attack formations presented are packed with essence that is still fully applicable today, and it is highly regarded as ideal for training mid-game reading skills.

2. Sideways Rook Guide II (Written by Kazuharu Shosoji)
This is the second book in the joseki series by professional player Kazuharu Shosoji, 7-dan, and compiles the latest research at the time.
Features: It elaborates on new moves and new joseki that emerged in the approximately two years since the publication of the previous work, Sideways Rook Guide (1988).
Main Content:
△3-3 Knight Variation: The explanation, which was 12 pages in the previous work, has been tripled to 36 pages and is deeply explored as a standalone chapter.
Mutual Sideways Rook Capture: The first chapter explains the intense variations where both players capture the sideways rook.
△3-3 Triangle Variation: This type of game, which is the mainstream of sideways rook capture, is also continuously included.
How to Use: The layout features four board diagrams per spread, making it easy to visually follow the variations. It is a comprehensive research book aimed at a wide range of players, from 5th kyu to 5th dan.