3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season
Summary: 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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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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3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season Review
3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season — 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. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Drama conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.9). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, 3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Drama, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kawamoto, Momo
Main
Kuno, Misaki
Japanese
Kawamoto, Momo
Main
Huynh, Xanthe
English
Kawamoto, Hinata
Main
Hanazawa, Kana
Japanese
Kawamoto, Hinata
Main
Mills, Kayli
English
Kawamoto, Akari
Main
Kayano, Ai
Japanese
Kawamoto, Akari
Main
Post, Laura
English
Kiriyama, Rei
Main
Kawanishi, Kengo
Japanese
Kiriyama, Rei
Main
Dao, Khoi
English
Aono
Supporting
Takahashi, Shinya
Japanese
Aono
Supporting
Lepley, Ben
English
Arimoto
Supporting
Naka, Hiroshi
Japanese
Arimoto
Supporting
Stone, Doug
English
Fujimoto, Raidou
Supporting
Ootsuka, Akio
Japanese
Fujimoto, Raidou
Supporting
Price, Jamieson
English
Gan-chan
Supporting
Nakao, Ryusei
Japanese
Gan-chan
Supporting
Smith, Christopher Corey
English
Gotou, Masamune
Supporting
Touchi, Hiroki
Japanese
Gotou, Masamune
Supporting
Chase, Ray
English
Hachiya, Subaru
Supporting
Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Japanese
Hachiya, Subaru
Supporting
Venable, Brad
English
Staff
Fukino, Fuminari
Producer
Ooshima, Miku
Producer
Yodo, Akiko
Producer
Yusa, Kazuhiko
Producer
Nojima, Masahiro
Assistant Producer
Oota, Kyouko
Assistant Producer, Publicity
Okada, Kenjirou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Shinbou, Akiyuki
Director, Series Composition
Kameyama, Toshiki
Sound Director
Kakuchi, Takudai
Episode Director
Mikami, Yoshiko
Episode Director
Miyanishi, Tetsuya
Episode Director
Nagatomo, Takakazu
Episode Director
Nakamura, Ryousuke
Episode Director, Storyboard
Nakura, Yasuhiro
Episode Director, Storyboard, Background Art, Layout, Key Animation
Ootani, Hajime
Episode Director, Storyboard
Shiotsuki, Kazuya
Episode Director, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation
Takatsu, Yukio
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Yoda, Nobutaka
Episode Director, Storyboard
Yoshizawa, Midori
Episode Director, Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation