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March Comes In Like a Lion (2016)
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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...
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Kengo KawanishiRei Kiriyama (voice)
Key Crew
Akiko YodoProducer
Akiyuki ShinboSeries Director
Akiyuki ShinboSeries Composition
Chica UminoComic Book
Fuminari FukinoProducer
Fuyashi TouSeries Composition
Jun SakataProducer
Kazuhiko YusaProducer
Kenjirou OkadaSeries Director
Miku OshimaProducer
Ryo TomodaProducer
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Specials
12 episodes · First aired 2016-12-29
E01
Omnibus Special Episode
2016-12-29 · 25 min
A special omnibus episode reviewing the previous 11 episodes. Many things have happened, yet Rei is determined to continue fighting.
E02
Meow Shogi Song
2017-01-25 · 4 min
Refresh your memory on shogi through singing!
E03
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (1)
2017-01-25 · 4 min
This is a shogi class that will teach you the joys of playing shogi in an easy-to-understand way for shogi beginners.
E04
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (2)
2017-01-25 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 2.
E05
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (3)
2017-01-25 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 3.
E06
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (4)
2017-04-26 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 4.
E07
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (5)
2017-04-26 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 5.
E08
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (6)
2017-04-26 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 6.
E09
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (7)
2017-06-28 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 7.
E10
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (8)
2017-06-28 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 8.
E11
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (9)
2017-08-23 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 9.
E12
Moving Meow Shogi: Mr. Nikaidou's Fluffy Shogi Class (10)
2017-08-23 · 4 min
Learn the joys of playing shogi with Hina and Momo, Part 10.
Season 1
22 episodes · First aired 2016-10-08 · ★ 5.9
E01
Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River
2016-10-08 · 25 min
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...
E02
Akari / Beyond the Bridge
2016-10-15 · 25 min
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.
E03
Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky
2016-10-22 · 25 min
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.
E04
Hina / V.S.
2016-10-29 · 25 min
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...
E05
Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2016-11-05 · 25 min
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.
E06
Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)
2016-11-12 · 25 min
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!
E07
Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi
2016-11-19 · 25 min
What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!
E08
Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)
2016-12-03 · 25 min
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..
E09
Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)
2016-12-10 · 25 min
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?
E10
Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)
2016-12-17 · 25 min
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?
E11
The Old Year / The New Year
2016-12-24 · 25 min
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?
E12
What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)
2017-01-07 · 25 min
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?
E13
Black River (2) / Beyond the Door
2017-01-14 · 25 min
Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?
E14
Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water
2017-01-21 · 25 min
Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close
E15
Moonlight / Lump of Ego
2017-01-28 · 25 min
And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!
E16
Running Through the Night / Middle of the Slope
2017-02-04 · 25 min
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.
E17
Silver Thread / Water's Surface / Base of the Blue Night
2017-02-11 · 25 min
The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.
E18
Torrent / Passing Time
2017-02-18 · 25 min
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.
E19
Passing the Night / Kyoto (1)
2017-02-25 · 25 min
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.
E20
Kyoto (2) / Kyoto (3)
2017-03-04 · 25 min
The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.
E21
When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur
2017-03-11 · 25 min
The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.
E22
New School Term / Fighter
2017-03-18 · 25 min
Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.
