March Comes in Like a Lion

3-gatsu no Lion
3月のライオン

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Anime start Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 5, Chap 46 (S2) Anime stop Vol 5, Chap 45 (S1) / Vol 9, Chap 89 (S2)

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Rei Kiriyama is a child prodigy. Rei Kiriyama is also an orphan who lives alone in an empty apartment. Rei Kiriyama is a teen working in an adult's world. Life is complicated for Rei. He's an up-and-coming shogi player on the verge of turning pro, but he has no homelife, or much of a life period, outside his board game, but thankfully with the help of some life-long friends he has an opportunity start all over again.

(Source: DENPA)

Notes:
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the 4th Manga Taishou Award in 2011.
- Winner of the 35th Kodansha Manga Award in 2011.
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2014.
- Winner of the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2021.

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Genres
Comedy Drama Psychological Romance Slice of Life Tragedy
Character Traits
Age Young Male Lead Wealth Rich Characters
Outfit
Accessories Glasses-Wearing Male Lead
Narrative Tropes
Dead Family Member Character Change Character Growth
Relationship
Age Gap Family Slow Romance Orientation Heterosexual
Family
Siblings Sisters
Themes
Coming of Age Found Family Loneliness Philosophy Rehabilitation Bullying Gourmet Sports Adoption Dead Parents Depression Orphans Romance Unrequited Love
Slice of Life
Family Life Iyashikei School Life
Sports
Mental Sports Shogi
Time Period > Period Piece
Late Modern & Contemporary 21st century
Species & Creatures
Animals Cats
Audience Demographics
Male Oriented Seinen
Character Types
Male Lead Loner Protagonist Determined Protagonist Hard-Working Protagonist Quirky Character Genius Prodigy
Male Lead
Awkward Male Lead Independent Male Lead Protective Male Lead Smart Male Lead
Locations
Asia
Japan Japan Tokyo
School
High School School Clubs