Original
10/08/2016 - 03/18/2017 Finished
3-gatsu no Lion (3月のライオン)
Also known as: March Comes In Like a Lion
Having reached professional status in middle school, Rei Kiriyama is one of the few elite in the world of shogi. Due to this, he faces an enormous amount of pressure, both from the shogi community and his adoptive family. Seeking independence from his tense home life, he moves into an apartment in Tokyo. As a 17-year-old living on his own, Rei tends to take poor care of himself, and his reclusive personality ostracizes him from his peers in school and at the shogi hall. However, not long after his arrival in Tokyo, Rei meets Akari, Hinata, and Momo Kawamoto, a trio of sisters living with their grandfather who owns a traditional wagashi shop. Akari, the oldest of the three girls, is determined to combat Rei's loneliness and poorly sustained lifestyle with motherly hospitality. The Kawamoto sisters, coping with past tragedies, also share with Rei a unique familial bond that he has lacked for most of his life. As he struggles to maintain himself physically and mentally through his shogi career, Rei must learn how to interact with others and understand his own complex emotions.
22
Total episodes
22
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 22 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does 3-gatsu no Lion have? Well, currently 3-gatsu no Lion has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! 3-gatsu no Lion doesn't have a single filler episode: all 22 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 22 episodes of 3-gatsu no Lion aired in 2016–2017 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for 3-gatsu no Lion is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 22 without detours. If you came looking for which 3-gatsu no Lion episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
22 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River10/08/2016 | 10/08/2016 | Canon |
| 2 | Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge10/15/2016 | 10/15/2016 | Canon |
| 3 | Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky10/22/2016 | 10/22/2016 | Canon |
| 4 | Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 V.S.10/29/2016 | 10/29/2016 | Canon |
| 5 | Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest11/05/2016 | 11/05/2016 | Canon |
| 6 | Chapter 11 Child of God (Part One) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part Two)11/12/2016 | 11/12/2016 | Canon |
| 7 | Chapter 13 Child of God (Part Three) / Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters / Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi11/19/2016 | 11/19/2016 | Canon |
| 8 | Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi / Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder12/03/2016 | 12/03/2016 | Canon |
| 9 | Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)12/10/2016 | 12/10/2016 | Canon |
| 10 | Chapter 20 Something Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 Something Given (Part 2)12/17/2016 | 12/17/2016 | Canon |
| 11 | Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year12/24/2016 | 12/24/2016 | Canon |
| 12 | Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)01/07/2017 | 01/07/2017 | Canon |
| 13 | Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door01/14/2017 | 01/14/2017 | Canon |
| 14 | Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water01/21/2017 | 01/21/2017 | Canon |
| 15 | Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego01/28/2017 | 01/28/2017 | Canon |
| 16 | Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope02/04/2017 | 02/04/2017 | Canon |
| 17 | Chatper 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night02/11/2017 | 02/11/2017 | Canon |
| 18 | Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time02/18/2017 | 02/18/2017 | Canon |
| 19 | Chapter 39: Passing the Night / Chapter 40: Kyoto (Part 1)02/25/2017 | 02/25/2017 | Canon |
| 20 | Chapter 41: Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42: Kyoto (Part 3)03/04/2017 | 03/04/2017 | Canon |
| 21 | Chapter 43: When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44: Small Murmur03/11/2017 | 03/11/2017 | Canon |
| 22 | Chapter 45: New School Term / Spin-off: Fighter03/18/2017 | 03/18/2017 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does 3-gatsu no Lion have?
3-gatsu no Lion has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does 3-gatsu no Lion have?
In total, 3-gatsu no Lion has 22 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch 3-gatsu no Lion?
It is recommended to watch 3-gatsu no Lion in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch 3-gatsu no Lion online?
3-gatsu no Lion is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is 3-gatsu no Lion a complete anime?
Yes, 3-gatsu no Lion is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does 3-gatsu no Lion have?
No, 3-gatsu no Lion does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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