March Comes in Like a Lion 2017 (2017)

Other name: 3月のライオン, San Gatsu no Lion, 3-gatsu no Lion, San gatsu no Lion Zenpen, March’s Lion First Part, March s Lion First Part

Description:

March Comes in Like a Lion 2017 follows the emotional journey of Kiriyama Rei, a seventeen-year-old professional shogi player living in Tokyo. After losing his parents and younger sister in a tragic traffic accident during his childhood, Rei has lived a solitary life, completely consumed by the intense world of Japanese chess. However, his isolated existence begins to change when he meets his neighbors, the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. As his first real connection with people outside of the shogi community in years, sharing warm meals and genuine moments with the Kawamoto family slowly heals his wounded heart. This touching drama beautifully portrays how these new neighbors help Kiriyama Rei overcome his traumatic past. Through their kindness and support, he finds the strength to grow not only as a formidable professional shogi player but also as a person, balancing his demanding career with the newfound warmth of human connection.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; life; Sports