Rei Kiriyama is now in his second year of high school, still navigating the challenges of professional shogi and his personal life. Though he once kept to himself, the lively people around him-whether at the shogi hall, his school club, or in his neighborhood-gradually draw him out of his shell. The Kawamoto sisters, Akari, Hinata, and Momo, become especially dear to him, forming a warm, family-like connection. Through these relationships, Rei starts to understand that everyone carries their own struggles, and he learns the value of leaning on others while also offering his support. Yet the path of a professional shogi player is far from simple. Between tournaments, championships, and high-stakes matches, the pressure grows as Rei rises through the ranks and faces increasingly skilled rivals. As he balances his deepening bonds with those closest to him, he continues to search for the meaning behind the game that shapes his life.
March Comes In Like a Lion - S01
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Rei Kiriyama is now in his second year of high school, still navigating the challenges of professional shogi and his personal life. Though he once kept to himself, the lively people around him-whether at the shogi hall, his school club, or in his neighborhood-gradually draw him out of his shell. The Kawamoto sisters, Akari, Hinata, and Momo, become especially dear to him, forming a warm, family-like connection. Through these relationships, Rei starts to understand that everyone carries their own struggles, and he learns the value of leaning on others while also offering his support. Yet the path of a professional shogi player is far from simple. Between tournaments, championships, and high-stakes matches, the pressure grows as Rei rises through the ranks and faces increasingly skilled rivals. As he balances his deepening bonds with those closest to him, he continues to search for the meaning behind the game that shapes his life.
Aired:Oct 08, 2016
Duration:25m
Episodes:44
Networks:NHK G
Country: Japan
Seasons (2)
Episodes (22)
1. Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River2. Akari / Beyond the Bridge3. Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky4. Hina / V.S.5. Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest6. Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)7. Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi8. Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)9. Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)10. Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)11. The Old Year / The New Year12. What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)13. Black River (2) / Beyond the Door14. Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water15. Moonlight / Lump of Ego16. Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope17. Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night18. Torrent / Passing Time19. Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)20. Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)21. When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur22. New School Term / Fighter
Characters & Voice Actors
CharacterRei Kiriyama (voice)
Voice ActorKengo Kawanishi
