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March Comes In Like a Lion
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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E01
Episode 1
★ 6.2Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River
2016-10-08 · 25mRei 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 5.7Akari / Beyond the Bridge
2016-10-15 · 25mWho 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.0Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky
2016-10-22 · 25mShowdown 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.3Hina / V.S.
2016-10-29 · 25mWill 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2016-11-05 · 25mRei 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.3Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)
2016-11-12 · 25mDoes 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 5.7Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi
2016-11-19 · 25mWhat 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 5.7Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)
2016-12-03 · 25mLet'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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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.7Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)
2016-12-10 · 25mRei 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.0Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)
2016-12-17 · 25mRei'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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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0The Old Year / The New Year
2016-12-24 · 25mAll 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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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)
2017-01-07 · 25mRei 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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E13
Episode 13
★ 5.0Black River (2) / Beyond the Door
2017-01-14 · 25mSmith 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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E14
Episode 14
★ 6.5Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water
2017-01-21 · 25mShimada 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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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.0Moonlight / Lump of Ego
2017-01-28 · 25mAnd now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!
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E16
Episode 16
★ 5.5Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope
2017-02-04 · 25mMaster 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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E17
Episode 17
★ 5.5Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night
2017-02-11 · 25mThe 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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E18
Episode 18
★ 5.5Torrent / Passing Time
2017-02-18 · 25mThe 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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E19
Episode 19
★ 5.5Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)
2017-02-25 · 25mMatch 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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E20
Episode 20
★ 5.5Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)
2017-03-04 · 25mThe 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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E21
Episode 21
★ 5.0When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur
2017-03-11 · 25mThe 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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E22
Episode 22
★ 5.0New School Term / Fighter
2017-03-18 · 25mRei 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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Kengo Kawanishi
Rei Kiriyama (voice)