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DramaSlice of Life

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Score 8.9
Popularity131,278
TypeANIME
FormatTV
StatusFALL 2017
Episodes22
Duration25 mins
Start Date14/10/2017

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3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season

Shaft

Synopsis

Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama continues pushing through his struggles in the professional shogi world as well as his personal life. Surrounded by vibrant personalities at the shogi hall, the school club, and in the local community, his solitary shell slowly begins to crack. Among them are the three Kawamoto sisters—Akari, Hinata, and Momo—who forge an affectionate and familial bond with Rei. Through these ties, he realizes that everyone is burdened by their own emotional hardships and begins learning how to rely on others while supporting them in return.

Nonetheless, the life of a professional is not easy. Between tournaments, championships, and title matches, the pressure mounts as Rei advances through the ranks and encounters incredibly skilled opponents. As he manages his relationships with those who have grown close to him, the shogi player continues to search for the reason he plays the game that defines his career.

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23 Episodes
Episode 1 - Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River
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Episode 1 - Chapter 1 Rei Kiriyama / Chapter 2 The Town Along the River

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Episode 2 - Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge
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Episode 2 - Chapter 3 Akari / Chapter 4 Beyond the Bridge

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Episode 3 - Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky
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Episode 3 - Chapter 5 Harunobu / Chapter 6 Beyond the Night Sky

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Episode 4 - Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 V.S.
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Episode 4 - Chapter 7 Hina / Chapter 8 V.S.

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Episode 5 - Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Episode 5 - Chapter 9 Agreement / Chapter 10 Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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Episode 6 - Chapter 11 Child of God (Part One) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part Two)
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Episode 6 - Chapter 11 Child of God (Part One) / Chapter 12 Child of God (Part Two)

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Episode 7 - Chapter 13 Child of God (Part Three) / Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters / Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi
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Episode 7 - Chapter 13 Child of God (Part Three) / Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters / Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi

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Episode 8 - Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi / Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder
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Episode 8 - Chapter 15 Teach Me How to Play Shogi / Chapter 16 Image / Chapter 17 Distant Thunder

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Episode 9 - Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)
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Episode 9 - Chapter 18 Distant Thunder (Part 2) / Chapter 19 Distant Thunder (Part 3)

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Episode 10 - Chapter 20 Something Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 Something Given (Part 2)
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Episode 10 - Chapter 20 Something Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 Something Given (Part 2)

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Episode 11 - Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year
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Episode 11 - Chapter 22 The Old Year / Chapter 23 The New Year

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Episode 11.5 - Omnibus Special Episode
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Episode 11.5 - Omnibus Special Episode

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Episode 12 - Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)
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Episode 12 - Chapter 24 What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Chapter 25 Black River (Part 1)

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Episode 13 - Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door
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Episode 13 - Chapter 26 Black River (Part 2) / Chapter 27 Beyond the Door

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Episode 14 - Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water
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Episode 14 - Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water

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Episode 15 - Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego
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Episode 15 - Chapter 30 Moonlight / Chapter 31 Lump of Ego

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Episode 16 - Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope
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Episode 16 - Chapter 32 Running Through the Night / Chapter 33 Middle of the Slope

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Episode 17 - Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night
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Episode 17 - Chapter 34 Silver Thread / Chapter 35 Water's Surface / Chapter 36 Base of the Blue Night

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Episode 18 - Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time
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Episode 18 - Chapter 37 Torrent / Chapter 38 Passing Time

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Episode 19 - Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)
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Episode 19 - Chapter 39 Passing the Night / Chapter 40 Kyoto (Part 1)

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Episode 20 - Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)
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Episode 20 - Chapter 41 Kyoto (Part 2) / Chapter 42 Kyoto (Part 3)

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Episode 21 - Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur
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Episode 21 - Chapter 43 When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Chapter 44 Small Murmur

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Episode 22 - Chapter 45 New School Term / Fighter
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Episode 22 - Chapter 45 New School Term / Fighter

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User Reviews (11)

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RoryBurrows

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"To me, 3-gatsu no Lion is the epitome of human emotion, an experience rivalled by none. "

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iamjohnsmith

107

"A beautifully-nuanced Slice of Life that shows how we move through life in the company of others' stories"

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TheAnimeBingeWatcher

66

"So close to becoming the single greatest anime of all time. I would sacrifice my newborn child for a season 3."

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LordReno

66

"Every now and then an anime exceeds all expectations, and turns into an unbelievable masterpiece."

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chailupa

44

"A gentle tale with a powerful message."

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Nieb

40

"I think this show is a must-watch for everyone who loves anime. Especially if you're going through tough times."

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unimportantuser

40

"3-gatsu no lion is on a whole other level"

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Douzeries

34

"The perfect coming of age, simply put."

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ValiQuez

32

"Rivers in Flood: Learning to Live With the Parts of You That Hurt"

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manux

25

"After thinking for a while the best thing I could come up with about this anime is that it is __BEAUTIFUL!__"

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YuiHirasawa39

8

"A superhero anime that masquerades as a realistic slice-of-life"