About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
2016
Seasons
2
Episodes
44
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
140
Genre
Animation, Drama
Status
Ended
Network
NHK G
Language
JA
Seasons
S01E01
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...
S01E02
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.
S01E03
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.
S01E04
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...
S01E05
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.
S01E06
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!
S01E07
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!
S01E08
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..
S01E09
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?
S01E10
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?
S01E11
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?
S01E12
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?
S01E13
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?
S01E14
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
S01E15
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!
S01E16
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.
S01E17
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.
S01E18
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.
S01E19
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.
S01E20
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.
S01E21
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.
S01E22
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.
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Questions about March Comes In Like a Lion
How many seasons does March Comes In Like a Lion have?
March Comes In Like a Lion has 2 seasons and 44 episodes total.
What genre is March Comes In Like a Lion?
March Comes In Like a Lion is a Animation, Drama series.
Who stars in March Comes In Like a Lion?
The cast of March Comes In Like a Lion includes Kengo Kawanishi.
What is the TMDB rating for March Comes In Like a Lion?
March Comes In Like a Lion has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 140 votes.
