Others in the group include Osamu Nakamura, Michio Takahashi, Akira Shima, Yasuaki Tsukada, Hiroshi Kamiya, Masaki Izumi, and Yūji Yoda [ja].
[3][4] Minami finished the 81st Meijin Ranking League season with a record of 1 wins and 9 losses in Class C2.
For these reasons, his style is often referred to as the Jizō-style (地蔵流, Jizōryū) after the Jizō statues common to Japanese Buddhism.
[8] In addition to major titles, Minami has won six non-title championships during his career.
Minami has received a number of awards and honors throughout his career for his accomplishments both on an off the shogi board.