March Comes In Like a Lion

"March Comes In Like a Lion" (Japanese: 3月のライオン, Hepburn: Sangatsu no Raion) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chica Umino. The story revolves around Rei Kiriyama, an introverted professional shogi player, as he develops both his skills in the game and his relationships with others. Having lost his parents and sister at a young age, Rei was taken in by his father's friend, a professional shogi player, the Koda family. Due to difficulties with his adoptive siblings, he chooses to live independently. While living alone in Tokyo, Rei encounters the three Kawamoto sisters (Akari, Hinata, and Momo), who run a traditional wagashi shop, and gradually forms a close, family-like bond with them. The story portrays Rei's challenges in his shogi career, his struggles with loneliness, and his journey in building connections with those around him. The manga is highly praised for its nuanced character development and its profound depiction of emotions, and has been adapted into anime and live-action films.