
March comes in like a lion
3月のライオン
Loneliness shadows a teenage Shogi prodigy's life, despite his newfound independence. Emotional scars and strained relationships linger, but warmth from three sisters offers a glimmer of hope. If you love poignant coming-of-age stories, this is unmissable.
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. (Source: TV Tropes)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.3/10 avg
Studio: Shaft
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch March comes in like a lion?
Within our mood classification system, March comes in like a lion aligns strongest with a happy / sad / chill viewing mood (light-hearted shows that will make you smile and laugh). Key tonal signals include coming of age, emotional struggle, loneliness, found family, complex relationships, self discovery, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, slice of life anime series released in 2016 from Shaft.
- •You enjoy themes centered on coming of age, emotional struggle, loneliness, found family.
- •You want a multi-arc 22-episode series to sink into (~25 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You prefer high-intensity, gritty psychological thrillers over drama and slice of life storytelling.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About March comes in like a lion
Where can I watch March comes in like a lion (2016) legally online?
March comes in like a lion is available through official platforms including Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime) Amazon Channel, Sony LIV. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does March comes in like a lion fit best?
March comes in like a lion is classified under Drama, Slice of Life and best matches a happy or sad or chill mood, featuring elements of coming of age, emotional struggle, loneliness, found family, complex relationships.
How many episodes does March comes in like a lion have?
March comes in like a lion (2016) is currently marked as completed with 22 episodes, averaging 25 minutes per episode.
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