March Comes In Like a Lion
Originally released in 2017. March Comes In Like a Lion is a drama film. directed by Keishi Otomo. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kasumi Arimura, and Kana Kurashina
Synopsis
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-years-old shogi (Japanese chess) player. He debuted as a professional shogi player when he was in middle school. He lives by himself in Tokyo, because his parents and younger sister died in an traffic accident when he was little. One day, Rei Kiriyama meets three sisters who are his neighbors. The three sisters are Akari Kawamoto, Hinata Kawamoto and Momo Kawamoto. This is his first meeting with someone outside of the shogi world in many years. Having meals with the Kawamoto family brings warm feelings to Rei Kiriyama. As Rei Kiriyama continues his shogi career, his interactions with his neighbors allows him to grow as a shogi player and as a person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ryunosuke Kamiki
as Rei Kiriyama
Kasumi Arimura
as Kyoko Koda
Kana Kurashina
as Akari Kawamoto
Shota Sometani
as Harunobu Nikaido
Kaya Kiyohara
as Hinata Kawamoto
Kuranosuke Sasaki
as Kai Shimada
Ryo Kase
as Toji Soya
Gin Maeda
as Someji Kawamoto
Issey Takahashi
as Takashi Hayashida
Hideaki Ito
as Masamune Goto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Asmik Ace
- TOHO
- Hakusensha
- AMUSE
- Aniplex
- The Asahi Shimbun
- KDDI
- dentsu
- Robot Communications
- Mainichi Shimbun
- GYAO
- Hulu Japan
- jeki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is March Comes In Like a Lion about?
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-years-old shogi (Japanese chess) player. He debuted as a professional shogi player when he was in middle school. He lives by himself in Tokyo, because his parents and younger s...
Who directed March Comes In Like a Lion?
March Comes In Like a Lion was directed by Keishi Otomo.
How long is March Comes In Like a Lion?
March Comes In Like a Lion has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was March Comes In Like a Lion released?
March Comes In Like a Lion was released on March 18, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in March Comes In Like a Lion?
The main cast of March Comes In Like a Lion includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kasumi Arimura, Kana Kurashina, Shota Sometani, Kaya Kiyohara.