March Comes In like a Lion is an anime television series animated by Shaft, adapted from the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Chica Umino. It features the life of Rei Kiriyama, an introvert and professional shogi player, who gradually develops both his play and his relationship with others. The first season aired between October 8, 2016, and March 18, 2017, on NHK G for a total of 22 episodes. The second season aired between October 14, 2017, and March 31, 2018, for a total of 22 episodes. Both seasons are licensed in North America by Aniplex of America and streamed by Crunchyroll, while Anime Limited has licensed the first season in the United Kingdom.
In the first season, the first opening and ending theme songs are "Answer" and "Fighter" by Bump of Chicken, respectively. The second opening theme song is "Goodbye Bystander" by Yuki and the second ending theme song is "Orion" by Kenshi Yonezu. In the second season, the first opening theme song is "Flag wo Tatero" (フラッグを立てろ; lit. "Raise the Flag") by YUKI, while the first ending theme song is "Kafune" (カフネ) by Brian the Sun. The second opening theme song is "Haru ga Kite Bokura" (春が来てぼくら; lit.
