March Comes In Like a Lion
On NHK G
A tender, introspective coming-of-age story about a lonely prodigy learning to reconnect with others through small acts of kindness and the slow work of healing from childhood trauma.
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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Questions people ask
Is March Comes In Like a Lion sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does March Comes In Like a Lion leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is March Comes In Like a Lion easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is March Comes In Like a Lion violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is March Comes In Like a Lion scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
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