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March Comes In Like a Lion

201625m8.0 / 102 seasons

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...

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Season 1

22 episodes available

Episode 1: Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River

25m

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...

Episode 2: Akari / Beyond the Bridge

25m

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.

Episode 3: Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky

25m

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.

Episode 4: Hina / V.S.

25m

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...

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Cast & Characters

Kengo Kawanishi

Rei Kiriyama (voice)

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Episode 5: Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest

25m

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.

Episode 6: Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)

25m

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!

Episode 7: Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi

25m

What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!

Episode 8: Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)

25m

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..

Episode 9: Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)

25m

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?

Episode 10: Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)

25m

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?

Episode 11: The Old Year / The New Year

25m

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?

Episode 12: What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)

25m

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?

Episode 13: Black River (2) / Beyond the Door

25m

Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?

Episode 14: Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water

25m

Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close

Episode 15: Moonlight / Lump of Ego

25m

And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!

Episode 16: Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope

25m

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.

Episode 17: Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night

25m

The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.

Episode 18: Torrent / Passing Time

25m

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.

Episode 19: Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)

25m

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.

Episode 20: Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)

25m

The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.

Episode 21: When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur

25m

The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.

Episode 22: New School Term / Fighter

25m

Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.