March Comes in Like a Lion

1. Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River

A master shogi player grapples with the emotional toll of his competitive wor...

2. Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge

Nikaidou's sudden visit to Rei's home causes a stir, and the next day, Rei re...

3. Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky

Rei draws inspiration from his past shogi experiences as he prepares to remat...

4. Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs

Hina decides to surprise her classmate with a homemade lunch, while Rei and N...

5. Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest

A trip to pick up Momo from kindergarten sparks a chain reaction of memories ...

6. Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 3)

Rei reminisces about his challenging early days as a shogi pro, juggling the ...

7. Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi

Takahashi and Rei have a heartwarming conversation, culminating in a reunion ...

8. Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)

A long-lost acquaintance emerges from the shadows as Rei returns home for a n...

9. Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)

A high-stakes shogi match reaches its climax as Rei faces off against the ski...

10. Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)

Christmas Eve arrives, spotlighting Rei's shogi match as he grapples with inn...

11. Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year

On New Year's Eve, Rei is caught off guard by an unexpected visit from the Ka...

12. Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)

The next episode will feature Akari, Hinata, and Momo celebrating New Year's ...

13. Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door

Rei's nostalgia for his childhood home intensifies as he returns, amidst prep...

14. Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water

A high-stakes shogi match between Misumi and Gotou is set to unfold, while Re...

16. Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope

The thrilling conclusion of the Lion King Tournament is upon us, as Shimada a...

17. Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night

The thrilling conclusion of Gotou and Shimada's match unfolds, while Rei hurr...

18. Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time

Shimada faces off against Souya Meijin in his debut title match at the Lion K...

19. Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)

Rei is invited to Shimada's home for a shogi practice session, where they fin...

20. Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)

Shimada embarks on a journey to Kyoto alongside Rei, seeking to confront Souy...

21. Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur

As the match reaches a boiling point, Shimada's resolve to overturn the table...

22. Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter

The village of Shimada's childhood is set to welcome him back for a high-stak...