March Comes in Like a Lion follows Rei Kiriyama, a young, gifted professional shogi player who battles loneliness, grief, and the pressures of adult life in Tokyo. Through the care and friendship of the Kawamoto sisters and a warm circle of neighbors, he slowly learns to open up and find belonging both on and off the board. The series blends quiet, introspective drama with sharp character moments and strategic shogi matches that mirror Rei's emotional journey.

March Comes in Like a Lion follows Rei Kiriyama, a young, gifted professional shogi player who battles loneliness, grief, and the pressures of adult life in Tokyo. Through the care and friendship of the Kawamoto sisters and a warm circle of neighbors, he slowly learns to open up and find belonging both on and off the board. The series blends quiet, introspective drama with sharp character moments and strategic shogi matches that mirror Rei's emotional journey.