March Comes In Like a Lion Episode 1: Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River

the visual direction is absolutely gorgeous. the landscape backgrounds look just like a moving painting and it gives me major ghibli vibes

28181883

the premier immediately establishes a masterful audiovisual identity. the warm color palette and strong musical score create an incredibly intriguing atmosphere that perfectly complements the protagonist's quiet life as a professional shogi player.

homotron3799

yo where has this anime been all my life??? the art is so incredibly beautiful and the ost is already stuck in my head

specialist54

Captivating and well-animated 1st episode. The beginning expertly captures the tone and mindset of Rei while injecting levity and humor without detracting from the overall tone of the story. The soundtrack complements their respective scenes.

stellanuit_temi

March comes like a Lion is one of those animes that is deceitfully beautiful at first glance, but hides a deeper and mature story under its surface and the first episode has hints of that with the introduction of a colorful group of characters like Rei and the Kawamoto sisters.

rairai

This is the first time I've heard of this anime. I'm not expecting a lot yet, but I got a feeling that Rei has a deep and dark past that could break my heart at any moment. Plus, the soundtrack's lyrics are giving me a hint that it is! Looking forward to the next episodes.

lakshyasharma78388

The main character looks like they are alone and confused. Some people can find the slow pace boring but the feelings are real style of the art is simple but it has a unique feel.

rynnohana

The beginning of the story really got me carried away. I like the portrayal of the main character, which felt very relatable to real life.

uorseucs

The start seems gloomy, but the episode is actually very wholesome. It’s surprising, but I like it. The animation is very clean, the art is unique, and the style is catchy and cute. Overall, a very solid premiere—the lore is intriguing, and it’s warm, comfy, and enjoyable.

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QUICK TAKES

belva

The main character looks like they are alone and confused. Some people can find the slow pace boring but the feelings are real style of the art is simple but it has a unique feel.

the visual direction is absolutely gorgeous. the landscape backgrounds look just like a moving painting and it gives me major ghibli vibes

yo where has this anime been all my life??? the art is so incredibly beautiful and the ost is already stuck in my head

rynnohana

The beginning of the story really got me carried away. I like the portrayal of the main character, which felt very relatable to real life.

uorseucs