A struggling young Shogi player, orphaned and adrift, navigates the challenges of adulthood, grappling with poverty, loneliness, and inner turmoil.
A prodigious shogi player, Rei Kiriyama, earned professional status in his pre-teen years and gained worldwide acclaim for his remarkable abilities, but this fame comes with crushing expectations from the shogi world and his adoptive family.
1. Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
Aired: Oct 8, 2016A master shogi player grapples with the emotional toll of his competitive wor...
2. Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
Aired: Oct 15, 2016Nikaidou'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
Aired: Oct 22, 2016Rei draws inspiration from his past shogi experiences as he prepares to remat...
4. Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs
Aired: Oct 29, 2016Hina decides to surprise her classmate with a homemade lunch, while Rei and N...
5. Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Aired: Nov 5, 2016A trip to pick up Momo from kindergarten sparks a chain reaction of memories ...
Aired: Nov 11, 2016Rei reminisces about his challenging early days as a shogi pro, juggling the ...
7. Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi
Aired: Nov 18, 2016Takahashi and Rei have a heartwarming conversation, culminating in a reunion ...
8. Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)
Aired: Dec 2, 2016A 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)
Aired: Dec 9, 2016A 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)
Aired: Dec 16, 2016Christmas Eve arrives, spotlighting Rei's shogi match as he grapples with inn...
11. Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year
Aired: Dec 23, 2016On 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)
Aired: Jan 6, 2017The next episode will feature Akari, Hinata, and Momo celebrating New Year's ...
13. Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door
Aired: Jan 13, 2017Rei's nostalgia for his childhood home intensifies as he returns, amidst prep...
14. Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water
Aired: Jan 20, 2017A high-stakes shogi match between Misumi and Gotou is set to unfold, while Re...
15. Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
Aired: Jan 27, 2017A growing sense of urgency compels Rei to find a solution to counter Shimada'...
16. Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope
Aired: Feb 3, 2017The 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
Aired: Feb 10, 2017The thrilling conclusion of Gotou and Shimada's match unfolds, while Rei hurr...
18. Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time
Aired: Feb 17, 2017Shimada 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)
Aired: Feb 24, 2017Rei 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)
Aired: Mar 3, 2017Shimada embarks on a journey to Kyoto alongside Rei, seeking to confront Souy...
21. Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur
Aired: Mar 10, 2017As the match reaches a boiling point, Shimada's resolve to overturn the table...
22. Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter
Aired: Mar 18, 2017The village of Shimada's childhood is set to welcome him back for a high-stak...
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Opening 4 | We of the Coming Spring - Unison Square Garden
Opening 3 | Raise the Flag - Yuki
Seasons: 2
Current Status: Ended
Network: NHK G
Production Country: Japan
Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "March Comes in Like a Lion" by streaming it on the following platforms: Crunchyroll Premium, Funimation.
