March Comes In Like a Lion
TV-PG2016•25m•8.0/10
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8.0/10(131)
This is a gentle tale about people trying to regain something. And it is a tale of battle. Rei Kiriyama had lost his family in an accident when he was young. Now he is a 17-year-old pro shogi player who is burdened with deep loneliness. Rei lives alone in an old town in Tokyo, but after becoming acquainted with three sisters, Akari, Hinata and Momo, he begins to change little by little...
Production
SHAFT, Aniplex, Asmik Ace, dentsu, Hakusensha, NHK Enterprises, TOY'S FACTORY
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 8, 2016
Last Aired
March 31, 2018
Networks
NHK G
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
Air date: 2016-10-08
Rei Kiriyama moves in to town, and his past is slowly revealed. Alongside battling opponents in shogi, he also wants to find that missing something...
E2
Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
Air date: 2016-10-15
Who was that mysterious figure who stole his mail? And Akari's job is what?! Tune in as we continue to explore Rei's past.
E3
Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky
Air date: 2016-10-22
Showdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.
E4
Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs
Air date: 2016-10-29
Will Hina be able to give her home made lunch to the person she is concerned about? Tune in as a fateful meeting unfolds in front of our eyes...
E5
Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Air date: 2016-11-05
Rei must pick up Momo from kindergarten. Nothing can go wrong with doing this errand, right? Unfortunately, this leads Rei to remember more of his past.
E6
Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 3)
Air date: 2016-11-12
Does Rei want to go somewhere, or just run away? Let's discover more of the Shogi world as Mr. Hayashida comes to the rescue!
E7
Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi
Air date: 2016-11-19
What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!
E8
Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)
Air date: 2016-12-03
Let's continue to learn Shogi! In this episode, we'll also discover a little more about Rei's Father, and not to mention that special guest he has..
E9
Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)
Air date: 2016-12-10
Rei has a match with the old Mr. Matsunaga. If Mr. Matsunaga loses one more game, he'll have to retire. How will Rei handle the match?
E10
Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)
Air date: 2016-12-17
Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?
E11
Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year
Air date: 2016-12-24
All of Rei's matches are done for the year, but a small tragedy happens as the year comes to a close. Will Rei be able to overcome it?
E12
Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)
Air date: 2017-01-07
Rei runs astray a little bit, but gets right back on track. Can he bear the cold jokes from his latest opponent, Tsujii, and emerge victorious?
E13
Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door
Air date: 2017-01-14
Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?
E14
Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water
Air date: 2017-01-21
Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close
E15
Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
Air date: 2017-01-28
And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!
E16
Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope
Air date: 2017-02-04
Master Souya's challenger in the Lion King Tournament has been determined! Also, Rei decides to take a step in the direction that will benefit him in the long run.
E17
Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night
Air date: 2017-02-11
The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.
E18
Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time
Air date: 2017-02-18
The Lion King Tournament is underway, although things are not looking good for the challenger. Still, he will not give up, and is determined to press forward.
E19
Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)
Air date: 2017-02-25
Match Four of the Lion King Tournament begins in Kyoto. We find out a little more about the Challenger, and the reasons he continues to persist.
E20
Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)
Air date: 2017-03-04
The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.
E21
Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur
Air date: 2017-03-11
The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.
E22
Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter
Air date: 2017-03-18
Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.
Cast
Kengo Kawanishi
Rei Kiriyama (voice)
