March Comes in Like a Lion (2016)★ 8.2/10
3-gatsu no Lion
- Animation
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
Directed by: Kenjirô Okada, Akiyuki Shinbō, Midori Yoshizawa, Yoshiko Mikami, Hajime Ôtani
Written by: Yukito Kizawa, Akiyuki Shinbō, Chika Umino
Rei, a teenage shogi prodigy, lives in isolation, until the Kawamoto sisters' kindness helps him face his past and open up to others.
- Original title
- 3-gatsu no Lion
- Storyline
- Rei Kiriyama, a 17-year-old shogi prodigy, lives alone in Tokyo to escape family pressure and loneliness. Struggling with isolation and self-care, his life slowly changes after meeting the Kawamoto sisters who offer him warmth and support. As Rei pursues his shogi career, he begins to confront his emotions and build real connections.
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 · 4,317
- Companies
- Aniplex, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Dentsu, Hakusensha, NHK Enterprises, NHK, SHAFT, Toy's Factory, Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, Daisuki, FUNimation Entertainment
- Release dates
- BR October 8, 2016
- FR October 8, 2016
- JP October 8, 2016
- TW October 9, 2016