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The Best Episodes of March Comes In Like a Lion

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The Best Episodes of March Comes In Like a Lion

Rei is a 17-year old professional shōgi player, who lives by himself, not having a real family, and has scarcely any friends. Among his acquaintances...

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  1. Background image for Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    S1:E5

    Rei must pick up Momo from kindergarten. Nothing can go wrong with doing this errand, right? Unfortunately, this leads Rei to remember more of his past.

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  2. Background image for Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)

    S1:E10

    Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?

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  3. Background image for Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)

    S1:E12

    Rei runs astray a little bit, but gets right back on track. Can he bear the cold jokes from his latest opponent, Tsujii, and emerge victorious?

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  4. Background image for Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)

    S1:E9

    Rei has a match with the old Mr. Matsunaga. If Mr. Matsunaga loses one more game, he'll have to retire. How will Rei handle the match?

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    Director:Sayaka Iwai
  5. Background image for Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water

    S1:E14

    Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close

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  6. Background image for Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs

    S1:E4

    Will Hina be able to give her home made lunch to the person she is concerned about? Tune in as a fateful meeting unfolds in front of our eyes...

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  8. Background image for Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 3)
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 3)

    S1:E6

    Does Rei want to go somewhere, or just run away? Let's discover more of the Shogi world as Mr. Hayashida comes to the rescue!

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    Director:So Toyama
  9. Background image for Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River

    S1:E1

    Rei Kiriyama moves in to town, and his past is slowly revealed. Alongside battling opponents in shogi, he also wants to find that missing something...

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  10. Background image for Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky

    S1:E3

    Showdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.

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  11. Background image for Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year

    S1:E11

    All of Rei's matches are done for the year, but a small tragedy happens as the year comes to a close. Will Rei be able to overcome it?

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  12. Background image for Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego

    S1:E15

    And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!

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    Director:Yuichi Wada
  13. Background image for Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge

    S1:E2

    Who was that mysterious figure who stole his mail? And Akari's job is what?! Tune in as we continue to explore Rei's past.

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  14. Background image for Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi

    S1:E7

    What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!

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  15. Background image for Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)

    S1:E8

    Let's continue to learn Shogi! In this episode, we'll also discover a little more about Rei's Father, and not to mention that special guest he has..

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  16. Background image for Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope

    S1:E16

    Master Souya's challenger in the Lion King Tournament has been determined! Also, Rei decides to take a step in the direction that will benefit him in the long run.

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    Director:Sayaka Iwai
  17. Background image for Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night

    S1:E17

    The Lion King Tournament finally begins. Rei continues to grow with his workshop buddies, but also runs into some trouble with his sister.

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  18. Background image for Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time

    S1:E18

    The Lion King Tournament is underway, although things are not looking good for the challenger. Still, he will not give up, and is determined to press forward.

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  19. Background image for Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)

    S1:E19

    Match Four of the Lion King Tournament begins in Kyoto. We find out a little more about the Challenger, and the reasons he continues to persist.

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  20. Background image for Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)

    S1:E20

    The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.

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  21. Background image for Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door

    S1:E13

    Smith prepares for his battle with the intimidating Gotou, and Rei is determined not to lose against Shimada. How will their matches go?

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  22. Background image for Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur

    S1:E21

    The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.

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  23. Background image for Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter

    S1:E22

    Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.

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  24. Background image for Chapter 46 Setting Sun / Chapter 47 Ramune
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Chapter 46 Setting Sun / Chapter 47 Ramune

    S2:E1

    The After School Science Club merged with a proposed shogi club to become “the Shogi Science Club.” Club activities include Rei teaching the members how to play shogi and Rei being taught various science experiments. Rei realizes that he’s delighted to have a warm place where he belongs at school. With ramune in hand, he heads for the Kawamoto home.

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  25. Background image for Chapter 48 Chaos / Chapter 49 Kumakura
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Chapter 48 Chaos / Chapter 49 Kumakura

    S2:E2

    Rei is at the Shogi Hall with Nikaidou and other players to watch the live broadcast of the final game for the Meijin Championship between Souya and Kumakura. Meanwhile, veteran player Yanagihara describes the game as “chaos,” but what does that portend for the Meijin Championship?

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  26. Background image for Chapter 50 June / Chapter 51 Ladybug Bush (Part 1)
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Chapter 50 June / Chapter 51 Ladybug Bush (Part 1)

    S2:E3

    During a lunch break between matches, Nikaidou pressures Rei to win all his matches so they can battle in the finals. Rei looks on coolly until Nikaidou points out feelings Rei never realized he had. Meanwhile, at the Kawamoto house, Someji, Akari, Hinata and Momo have a brainstorming session about Crescent Moon’s new summer sweet creation. Momo proposes novel ideas, but the usually cheerful Hinata seems down...

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is the best rated episode of "March Comes In Like a Lion". It scored 7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Takashi Kawabata and written by Yukito Kizawa, it aired on 11/5/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)".