March Comes in Like a Lion

Synopsis

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.

About

March Comes in Like a Lion is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2007, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy March Comes in Like a Lion

March Comes in Like a Lion appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

March Comes in Like a Lion is written by Chica Umino, with art by Chica Umino.

Reception

March Comes in Like a Lion holds an average score of 8.7 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 2,709 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout March Comes in Like a Lion include: Coming of Age, Family Life, Philosophy, Rehabilitation, Seinen, Shogi, Found Family, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.