Bishop exchange is the most popular opening in 2023. You will see basic position shown in right picture many times in professional games or YouTubers. Bishop exchange has several kinds of options for playing style. You can find a video explains famous styles in bishop exchange.

Double wing attack is also popular opening. It has long history and many players are using with different styles. The joseki is created every year, however there are still no fixed way. Because there are many options from the basic position. Options consist of edge pawn, right silver, rook position, and king position. Experience would be most important to win by this opening. You can find a video explains basic option about edge pawn.

Yagura was most popular opening in long years. However the style has been changed after computer AI analysis appeared. The basic castle Yagura is no longer happen in recent shogi. Because AI analysis told us counter measure against normal yagura castle. The only first 5 moves are same as old Yagura opening. The later are completely different and Gote's style is no longer Yagura, it looks like double wing attack style. Finally the popularities is becoming lower than others. You can find a video explains the history and latest counter measure from Gote.

Side pawn capture is also one of famous openings. The joseki is intense and risky to play, therefore many people expecially beginners don't like it. Once you learnt details of the opening, you could enjoy and easily win games. The opening is for Gote and Gote can choose this opening instead of Bishop exchange. In 10 years, there is a good counter measure from Sente. It's called Aono Style. After the style has been developed, the popularities are decreasing and only few players are using it now. You can find a video explains basic options of Side pawn capture.

Gangi is also one of popular opening and it is becoming popular in recent years. Because bishop exchange has a difficulty for Gote in professional players, and some players are avoiding bishop exchange and choosing Gangi instead of Side pawn capture. Gangi is slower opening than others, therefore beginners could play this style comfortably. You can find a video explains how to play Gangi and options against Gangi.