
March comes in like a lion
Also known as 3月のライオン | 3-gatsu no Lion | March Comes In Like a Lion
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Synopsis
Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily life. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students.
Meanwhile, his professional career in Shogi has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed upon him, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and progression into the ranks begin to stagnate.
Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Unlike Rei, they live happily in their modest home, which they warmly welcome Rei into as if he were one of their own. He frequently visits the family, interacting with them and receiving the kind of care and affection he never quite had while under his foster home.
This is the story of Rei's triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.
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Cast Highlights

Kawamoto, Momo
Main
Voice: Kuno, Misaki (Japanese)

Kawamoto, Hinata
Main
Voice: Hanazawa, Kana (Japanese)

Kawamoto, Akari
Main
Voice: Kayano, Ai (Japanese)

Kiriyama, Rei
Main
Voice: Kawanishi, Kengo (Japanese)

Announcer
Supporting
Voice: Cason, Chris (English)

Calligraphy Teacher
Supporting
Voice: Tone, Kentarou (Japanese)

Elementary School Teacher
Supporting
Voice: Tone, Kentarou (Japanese)

Fujimoto, Raidou
Supporting
Voice: Ootsuka, Akio (Japanese)
Core Staff

Fukino, Fuminari
Producer

Iwaki, Tadao
Producer

Matsunaga, Kousuke
Producer

Nojima, Masahiro
Producer

Sano, Masayuki
Producer

Tomoda, Ryou
Producer
Theme Songs
Openings
1: "Answer (アンサー)" by BUMP OF CHICKEN (eps 1-11)
2: "Sayonara Bystander (さよならバイスタンダー)" by YUKI (eps 12-22)
Endings
1: "Fighter (ファイター)" by BUMP OF CHICKEN (eps 1-6, 8-11, 22)
2: "Nyaa Shougi Ondo (ニャー将棋音頭)" by Hinata (Kana Hanazawa), Akari (Ai Kayano), Momo (Misaki Kuno) (eps 7)
3: "orion" by Kenshi Yonezu (米津 玄師) (eps 12-21)
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Related Titles
Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
Episode 2
Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
Episode 3
Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky
Episode 4
Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 V.S.
Episode 5
Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Episode 6
Chapter 11 Child of God (Part One) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part Two)
Episode 7
Chapter 13 Child of God (Part Three) / Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters / Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi
Episode 8
Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi / Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder
Quick Facts
Ranking And Reach
Title Variants
English title
March Comes In Like a Lion
Romaji title
3-gatsu no Lion
Japanese title
3月のライオン
Synonyms
Sangatsu no Lion, March Comes in Like a Lion
Production Team
Main studio
Shaft
Producers
Aniplex, Dentsu, NHK, Hakusensha, Asmik Ace, Toy's Factory, NHK Enterprises
Licensors
Aniplex of America
Japanese title
3月のライオン






