March Comes in Like a Lion
Lonely shogi player Rei Kiriyama rediscovers human connection through the Kawamoto family.
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- 青春 / 将棋 / 人間ドラマ
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- Manga / Anime
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March Comes in Like a Lion — Timeline12 events
Rei Kiriyama begins living alone in Tokyo
Rei, a professional shogi player since middle school, lives alone by the river with shogi and loneliness.
Rei meets the Kawamoto sisters
Rei is invited to the Kawamoto family table and experiences warmth unlike at the shogi hall.
Rei plays while carrying his history with the Kōda family
His relationship with the Kōda family and responsibility as a player shape Rei’s games.
Hinata becomes isolated at school
Events at Hinata’s school shake the Kawamoto family, drawing Rei into the problem.
Rei faces Tōji Sōya in a match
A match against Meijin Sōya makes Rei reconsider the player he wants to become.
Harunobu Nikaidō seeks a match with Rei
Nikaidō sees Rei as a rival and seeks a match to grow as a player.
Rei joins Kai Shimada’s study group
At Shimada’s study group, Rei learns shogi by sharing ideas with others.
The Kawamoto family faces a problem involving their father
A figure from the family’s past appears, unsettling the sisters’ life and choices.
Rei puts his sense of belonging into words
Rei, who had treated shogi as his only home, begins to name his bond with the Kawamotos.
Shimada carries responsibility for his hometown and profession
Shimada faces a local shogi event and accepts the expectations of his friends and hometown.
Rei and Hinata consider their futures
Considering school and a shogi career, they learn the weight of choosing for themselves.
Rei turns human connection into strength
Knowing neither games nor daily life must be faced alone, Rei takes his next step.
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