March comes in like a lion

Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily life. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students. Meanwhile, his professional career in Shogi has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed upon him, his

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Shogi Kaikan (Japan Shogi Association)

将棋会館

The headquarters of professional shogi in Japan, this building serves as the workplace for professional shogi players like Rei in the series. Many tournament scenes and professional matches depicted in the anime are based on this iconic location in Shibuya.

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