March Comes In Like a Lion (2016)
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March Comes In Like a Lion is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
March Comes In Like a Lion is one of the better-rated Japanese series out there. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 143 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 143 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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 17-year-old pro shogi player who is burdened with deep loneliness.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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