March comes in like a lion

Overview

March comes in like a lion (３月のライオン) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned Shaft, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama, Slice of Life genres.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 83% and attracted over 8,413 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #203248 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily life. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students.

Meanwhile, his professional career in Shogi has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed upon him, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and progression into the ranks begin to stagnate.

Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Unlike Rei, they live happily in their modest home, which they warmly welcome Rei into as if he were one of their own. He frequently visits the family, interacting with them and receiving the kind of care and affection he never quite had while under his foster home.
This is the story of Rei's triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.

(Source: TV Tropes)

Official Rankings

• #140
  highest rated all time
• #230
  most popular all time
• #8
  highest rated 2016
• #14
  most popular 2016
• #4
  highest rated FALL 2016
• #4
  most popular FALL 2016