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March Comes in Like a Lion Watch Order
The March Comes in Like a Lion franchise runs to two entries spanning 2016 to 2017, 44 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with March comes in like a lion (2016) and work down.
- Entries2
- Episodes44
- TV series2
- Films0
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | March comes in like a lion 3-gatsu no Lion Watch on Crunchyroll Netflix +1 | TV | 2016 | 22 |
| 2 | | March comes in like a lion Season 2 3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season Watch on Crunchyroll Netflix +1 | TV | 2017 | 22 |
Where to watch March Comes in Like a Lion
Every entry below is on more than one service. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
March comes in like a lion (2016) is the earliest entry. 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…
What to watch after March Comes in Like a Lion
482 people who watched March Comes in Like a Lion recommend A Silent Voice as the next thing — more than any other title. These are votes cast by viewers on AniList, not genre matches:
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Frequently asked
How many episodes of March Comes in Like a Lion are there?
March Comes in Like a Lion has 44 episodes across 2 TV series.
How many March Comes in Like a Lion entries are there?
2 in total: 2 TV series, 0 films, and 0 OVAs and specials.
What order should I watch March Comes in Like a Lion in?
Release order works for March Comes in Like a Lion — start with March comes in like a lion (2016) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the March Comes in Like a Lion films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
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