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March Comes In Like a Lion

2017·Movie
2h 18min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Rei Kiriyama is a 17-years-old shogi (Japanese chess) player. He debuted as a professional shogi player when he was in middle school. He lives by himself in Tokyo, because his parents and younger sister died in an traffic accident when he was little. One day, Rei Kiriyama meets three sisters who are his neighbors. The three sisters are Akari Kawamoto, Hinata Kawamoto and Momo Kawamoto. This is his first meeting with someone outside of the shogi world in many years. Having meals with the Kawamoto family brings warm feelings to Rei Kiriyama. As Rei Kiriyama continues his shogi career, his interactions with his neighbors allows him to grow as a shogi player and as a person.
Japanese DramaEmotional DepthCharacter StudyShogi FocusFound FamilyHealing JourneyComing-of-AgeMelancholicSlice-of-Life

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Is March Comes In Like a Lion worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is March Comes In Like a Lion?

2 h 18 min

March Comes In Like a Lion runs 2 h 18 min.

What language is March Comes In Like a Lion in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch March Comes In Like a Lion?

2JPKR

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What tropes does March Comes In Like a Lion use?

Say It with HeartsFlashback CutStock Shoujo Bullying TacticsJust FriendsAdults Are UselessArt ShiftThrowing the FightAnimal JingoismSibling RivalryDeath of a Child2D Visuals, 3D EffectsOh, Crap!and 111 more

TV Tropes lists 123 storytelling tropes for March Comes In Like a Lion, including Say It with Hearts, Flashback Cut, Stock Shoujo Bullying Tactics.