March Comes In Like a Lion
Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 44
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(22)
1. Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 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...
Air Date : 2016-10-08
2. Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 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.
Air Date : 2016-10-15
3. Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 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.
Air Date : 2016-10-22
4. Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs
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...
Air Date : 2016-10-29
5. Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 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.
Air Date : 2016-11-05
6. Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 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!
Air Date : 2016-11-12
7. Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me 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!
Air Date : 2016-11-19
8. Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 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..
Air Date : 2016-12-03
9. Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 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?
Air Date : 2016-12-10
10. Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 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?
Air Date : 2016-12-17
11. Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 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?
Air Date : 2016-12-24
12. Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 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?
Air Date : 2017-01-07
13. Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 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?
Air Date : 2017-01-14
14. Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 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
Air Date : 2017-01-21
15. Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!
Air Date : 2017-01-28
16. Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 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.
Air Date : 2017-02-04
17. Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 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.
Air Date : 2017-02-11
18. Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 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.
Air Date : 2017-02-18
19. Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 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.
Air Date : 2017-02-25
20. Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)
The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.
Air Date : 2017-03-04
21. Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 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.
Air Date : 2017-03-11
22. Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off 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.
Air Date : 2017-03-18
Cast
河西健吾
(Rei Kiriyama (voice))
花澤香菜
(Hinata Kawamoto (voice))
茅野愛衣
(Akari Kawamoto / Kuro-chan (voice))
利根健太朗
(Reporter A / Calligraphy Teacher (voice))
岡本信彦
(Harunobu Nikaidou (voice))
久野美咲
(Momo Kawamoto (voice))
井上麻里奈
(Kyouko Kouda / Ayumu Kouda (voice))
杉田智和
(Tatsuyuki 'Smith' Misumi (voice))
千葉繁
(Someji Kawamoto (voice))
三木眞一郎
(Kai Shimada (voice))
櫻井孝宏
(Takashi Hayashida (voice))
木村昴
(Issa Matsumoto (voice))
大川透
(Masachika Kouda (voice))
内山夕実
(Young Rei Kiriyama (voice))
上田燿司
(Hanaoka / Scorekeeper (voice))
玄田哲章
(Takanori Jinguuji (voice))
喜多田悠
(Reporter B / Convenience Store Clerk (voice))
有川知江
(Old Lady B (voice))
大地葉
(Announcement (voice))
高橋伸也
(Kai's Father (voice))
三瓶由布子
(More Stubborn Cat (voice))
岩中睦樹
(Classmate (voice))
堀越富三郎
(Kai's Grandfather (voice))
中村悠一
(Takeshi Tsujii (voice))
阪口大助
(Okuyasu Yokomizo (voice))
津田健次郎
(Morio Shigeta (voice))
東地宏樹
(Masamune Gotou (voice))
細谷佳正
(Yuusuke Takahashi (voice))
野中藍
(Pawn Cat / Gold General Cat (voice))
安野希世乃
(Female Shogi Player (voice))
阿澄佳奈
(Lance Cat / Rook Cat / Angel Cat (voice))
井口裕香
(Knight Cat / Bishop Cat / Angel Cat (voice))
西明日香
(Ichigo (voice))
高岡瓶々
(Izumida (voice))
白石涼子
(King Cat (voice))
石田彰
(Touji Souya (voice))
うえだゆうじ
(Eisaku Noguchi (voice))
根谷美智子
(Misaki Kawamoto (voice))
瀧内泉
(Announcer (voice))
小夏ゆみこ
(Old Lady A (voice))
平ますみ
(Flower Shop Lady (voice))
堀江瞬
(Baseball Club Member (voice))
大福弓子
(Mrs. Kouda (voice))
中博史
(Rei's Grandfather (voice))
小林ゆう
(Dog (voice))
岡和男
(Shouichi Matsunaga (voice))
岩田光央
(Manabu Yasui (voice))
木島隆一
(Shogi Player (voice))
長谷川芳明
(Shogi Player (voice))
落合福嗣
(Shogi Association Staff Member (voice))
天﨑滉平
(Classmate (voice))
伊達忠智
(After School Burners Club Member (voice))
三浦勝之
(Classmate (voice))
大塚明夫
(Raidou Fujimoto (voice))
山本祥太
(Reporter (voice))
長縄まりあ
(Student (voice))
前川涼子
(Student (voice))
高島佑典
(Student (voice))
中根久美子
(Moderator (voice))
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