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March Comes In Like a Lion

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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...

Cast:
Kengo Kawanishi
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
NHK G

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Seasons

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Season 1

Episodes

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Still from Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River E01

Episode 1

★ 6.2

Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River

2016-10-08 · 25m

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...

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Still from Akari / Beyond the Bridge E02

Episode 2

★ 5.7

Akari / Beyond the Bridge

2016-10-15 · 25m

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.

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Still from Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky E03

Episode 3

★ 6.0

Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky

2016-10-22 · 25m

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.

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Still from Hina / V.S. E04

Episode 4

★ 6.3

Hina / V.S.

2016-10-29 · 25m

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...

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Still from Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest E05

Episode 5

★ 7.0

Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest

2016-11-05 · 25m

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.

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Still from Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3) E06

Episode 6

★ 6.3

Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)

2016-11-12 · 25m

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!

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Still from Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi E07

Episode 7

★ 5.7

Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi

2016-11-19 · 25m

What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!

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Still from Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1) E08

Episode 8

★ 5.7

Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)

2016-12-03 · 25m

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..

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Still from Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3) E09

Episode 9

★ 6.7

Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)

2016-12-10 · 25m

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?

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Still from Something Given (1) / Something Given (2) E10

Episode 10

★ 7.0

Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)

2016-12-17 · 25m

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?

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Still from The Old Year / The New Year E11

Episode 11

★ 6.0

The Old Year / The New Year

2016-12-24 · 25m

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?

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Still from What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1) E12

Episode 12

★ 7.0

What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)

2017-01-07 · 25m

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?

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Still from Black River (2) / Beyond the Door E13

Episode 13

★ 5.0

Black River (2) / Beyond the Door

2017-01-14 · 25m

Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?

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Still from Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water E14

Episode 14

★ 6.5

Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water

2017-01-21 · 25m

Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close

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Still from Moonlight / Lump of Ego E15

Episode 15

★ 6.0

Moonlight / Lump of Ego

2017-01-28 · 25m

And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!

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Still from Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope E16

Episode 16

★ 5.5

Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope

2017-02-04 · 25m

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.

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Still from Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night E17

Episode 17

★ 5.5

Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night

2017-02-11 · 25m

The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.

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Still from Torrent / Passing Time E18

Episode 18

★ 5.5

Torrent / Passing Time

2017-02-18 · 25m

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.

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Still from Passing the Night / Kyoto (1) E19

Episode 19

★ 5.5

Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)

2017-02-25 · 25m

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.

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Still from Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3) E20

Episode 20

★ 5.5

Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)

2017-03-04 · 25m

The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.

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Still from When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur E21

Episode 21

★ 5.0

When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur

2017-03-11 · 25m

The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.

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Still from New School Term / Fighter E22

Episode 22

★ 5.0

New School Term / Fighter

2017-03-18 · 25m

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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Cast

Kengo Kawanishi

Kengo Kawanishi

Rei Kiriyama (voice)

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