Suggestion to help novices learn pieces movements.

I don't think dobutsu should be tied to learning shogi in any way.

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All small kids in Japan try learning dobutsu, before going to a 9x9 board.

Directly going to a 9x9 board will be demotivating for the kids, as there is more chance of blundering.

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Uhh do you have any proof of "all small kids in Japan try learning dobutsu"?

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