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March Comes In Like a Lion

March Comes In Like a Lion
★ 8.0/10•2016•25m•TV-PG•Animation•Drama
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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...

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 8, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the RiverE125m

Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River

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...

Oct 8, 2016

Episode 2 - Akari / Beyond the BridgeE225m

Akari / Beyond the Bridge

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.

Oct 15, 2016

Episode 3 - Harunobu / Beyond the Night SkyE325m

Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky

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.

Oct 22, 2016

Episode 4 - Hina / V.S.E425m

Hina / V.S.

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...

Oct 29, 2016

Episode 5 - Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's NestE525m

Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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.

Nov 5, 2016

Episode 6 - Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)E625m

Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)

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!

Nov 12, 2016

Episode 7 - Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play ShogiE725m

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

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

Nov 19, 2016

Episode 8 - Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)E825m

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

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..

Dec 3, 2016

Episode 9 - Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)E925m

Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)

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?

Dec 10, 2016

Episode 10 - Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)E1025m

Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)

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?

Dec 17, 2016

Episode 11 - The Old Year / The New YearE1125m

The Old Year / The New Year

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?

Dec 24, 2016

Episode 12 - What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)E1225m

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

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?

Jan 7, 2017

Episode 13 - Black River (2) / Beyond the DoorE1325m

Black River (2) / Beyond the Door

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

Jan 14, 2017

Episode 14 - Blinding Darkness / Just a Little WaterE1425m

Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water

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

Jan 21, 2017

Episode 15 - Moonlight / Lump of EgoE1525m

Moonlight / Lump of Ego

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

Jan 28, 2017

Episode 16 - Running Through the Night / Middle of the SlopeE1625m

Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope

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.

Feb 4, 2017

Episode 17 - Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue NightE1725m

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

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

Feb 11, 2017

Episode 18 - Torrent / Passing TimeE1825m

Torrent / Passing Time

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.

Feb 18, 2017

Episode 19 - Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)E1925m

Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)

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.

Feb 25, 2017

Episode 20 - Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)E2025m

Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)

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

Mar 4, 2017

Episode 21 - When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small MurmurE2125m

When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur

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

Mar 11, 2017

Episode 22 - New School Term / FighterE2225m

New School Term / Fighter

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

Mar 18, 2017

Actors

Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

Rei Kiriyama (voice)

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