3月のライオン [3-gatsu no Lion]

Chica Umino’s March Comes in Like a Lion (2008–present, Hakusensha) is a contemplative manga that follows Rei Kiriyama, a young professional shogi player grappling with isolation and depression. Through his encounters with the warm, chaotic Kawamoto sisters and his rivals on the shogi circuit, the series quietly explores themes of found family, mental health, and the weight of genius. Umino’s delicate, expressive art and deeply human storytelling have made this a defining work of 21st-century slice-of-life drama, earning acclaim for its tender, unflinching portrayal of recovery and connection.