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The Best Episodes of March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1

Every episode of March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1!

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This is a gentle tale about people trying to regain something. And it is a tale of battle. Rei Kiriyama had lost his family in an accident when he was young. Now he is a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
    7.4/10(296 votes)

    #1 - 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...

    Director:Kenjirou Okada
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  2. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
    7.5/10(248 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Midori Yoshizawa
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  3. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky
    8.2/10(263 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Seimei Kidokoro
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  4. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 vs
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    #4 - 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...

    Director:Tomoyuki Itamura
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  5. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    8.6/10(267 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Takashi Kawabata
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  6. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter 11 Child of God (Part 1) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part 2) / Chapter 13 Child of God (Part 3)
    7.6/10(216 votes)

    #6 - 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!

    Director:So Toyama
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  7. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters. / Chapter 15 Teach me Shogi
    7.8/10(214 votes)

    #7 - 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!

    Director:Hidekazu Hara
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  8. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder (Part 1)
    8.1/10(221 votes)

    #8 - 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..

    Director:Midori Yoshizawa
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  9. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)
    7.7/10(210 votes)

    #9 - 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?

    Director:Sayaka Iwai
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  10. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)
    8.7/10(275 votes)

    #10 - 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?

    Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  11. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 11 - Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year
    8.0/10(209 votes)

    #11 - 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?

    Director:Seimei Kidokoro
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  12. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 12 - Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #12 - 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?

    Director:Yoshiko Mikami
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  13. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 13 - Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door
    7.6/10(200 votes)

    #13 - 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?

    Director:Takashi Kawabata
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  14. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 14 - Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water
    7.4/10(200 votes)

    #14 - 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

    Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  15. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 15 - Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
    7.6/10(200 votes)

    #15 - 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!

    Director:Yuichi Wada
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  16. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 16 - Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope
    7.7/10(197 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Sayaka Iwai
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  17. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 17 - Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night
    7.8/10(202 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Takashi Kawabata
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  18. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 18 - Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time
    8.0/10(193 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Yoshiko Mikami
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  19. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 19 - Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)
    7.7/10(197 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Hajime Otani
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  20. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 20 - Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)
    8.2/10(204 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Midori Yoshizawa
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  21. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 21 - Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur
    8.1/10(199 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.

    Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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  22. March Comes In Like a Lion Season 1 Episode 22 - Chapter 45 New School Term / Spin-off Fighter
    7.6/10(190 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.

    Director:Kenjirou Okada
    Writer:Yukito Kizawa

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River" is the best rated episode of "March Comes In Like a Lion" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 296 votes. Directed by Kenjirou Okada and written by Yukito Kizawa, it aired on 10/8/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge".