Is the TV show March Comes In Like a Lion available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we make it simple to find where to watch March Comes In Like a Lion (2016) — whether that’s on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+. This quiet, powerful anime follows Rei Kiriyama, a 17‑year‑old professional shogi player who carries the weight of family loss and an intense inner loneliness. The show balances the tension of shogi matches with the tenderness of everyday life: Akari, Hinata and Momo’s warmth slowly pull Rei out of isolation, move by careful move, like a delicate endgame. Beloved for its emotional depth and beautifully drawn character work, the series has earned critical acclaim and multiple awards in Japan. In the article that follows, the Stream Tracker team will check current availability across major platforms, note region differences when they apply, and explain how to watch Rei’s journey from solitary player to someone who learns to live again.

Synopsis

A moving story of loss and the slow work of rebuilding, centered on Rei Kiriyama, who lost his family in a childhood accident. Now a 17-year-old professional shogi player, Rei is weighed down by a profound loneliness and keeps to himself in an old Tokyo neighborhood. When he becomes involved with three spirited sisters—Akari, Hinata, and Momo—their warmth and everyday chaos begin to pull him out of isolation, challenging him to face the emotional battles from his past as well as the competitive pressures of his career. Through friendships, setbacks, and small acts of care, Rei gradually learns to open up and reclaim a life he thought was gone.

Release date

2016

Seasons / Episodes

2s / 44ep

Total duration

18h 20min

Rating

Country

Japon

Genre(s)

Animation, Drame

Cast

Kana Hanazawa Misaki Kuno Kengo Kawanishi Kentaro Tone Nobuhiko Okamoto Shigeru Chiba Ai Kayano