Overview
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-years-old shogi (Japanese chess) player. He debuted as a professional shogi player when he was in middle school. He lives by himself in Tokyo, because his parents and younger sister died in an traffic accident when he was little. One day, Rei Kiriyama meets three sisters who are his neighbors. The three sisters are Akari Kawamoto, Hinata Kawamoto and Momo Kawamoto. This is his first meeting with someone outside of the shogi world in many years. Having meals with the Kawamoto family brings warm feelings to Rei Kiriyama. As Rei Kiriyama continues his shogi career, his interactions with his neighbors allows him to grow as a shogi player and as a person.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed March Comes In Like a Lion?
March Comes In Like a Lion was directed by Keishi Otomo.
Where was March Comes In Like a Lion produced?
It was produced by companies including Asmik Ace, TOHO, Hakusensha, AMUSE, Aniplex, The Asahi Shimbun, KDDI, dentsu, Robot Communications, Mainichi Shimbun, GYAO, Hulu Japan, jeki in Japan.
March Comes In Like a Lion Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of March Comes In Like a Lion wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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