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March Comes In Like a Lion

2016 · 2 seasons · 44 episodes · Ended · NHK G

Animation, Drama

TMDB 8.0 · 142 votes

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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...

Episodes

  • S01E01Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River2016-10-0825m

    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...

  • S01E02Akari / Beyond the Bridge2016-10-1525m

    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.

  • S01E03Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky2016-10-2225m

    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.

  • S01E04Hina / V.S.2016-10-2925m

    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...

  • S01E05Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest2016-11-0525m

    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.

  • S01E06Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)2016-11-1225m

    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!

  • S01E07Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi2016-11-1925m

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

  • S01E08Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)2016-12-0325m

    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..

  • S01E09Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)2016-12-1025m

    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?

  • S01E10Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)2016-12-1725m

    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?

  • S01E11The Old Year / The New Year2016-12-2425m

    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?

  • S01E12What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)2017-01-0725m

    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?

  • S01E13Black River (2) / Beyond the Door2017-01-1425m

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

  • S01E14Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water2017-01-2125m

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

  • S01E15Moonlight / Lump of Ego2017-01-2825m

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

  • S01E16Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope2017-02-0425m

    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.

  • S01E17Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night2017-02-1125m

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

  • S01E18Torrent / Passing Time2017-02-1825m

    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.

  • S01E19Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)2017-02-2525m

    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.

  • S01E20Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)2017-03-0425m

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

  • S01E21When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur2017-03-1125m

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

  • S01E22New School Term / Fighter2017-03-1825m

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

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