March Comes In Like a Lion Vol. 05

March Comes In Like a Lion Vol. 05

After struggling in his attempt to win the Shishioh title, Shimada now settles into his role as shogi ambassador. His shogi courses are lively affairs and this is no exception. And even with rain tempering some of the festivities, the energy from the youth as well as his fellow professionals has given the title challenger renewed hope for the future. A future where titles continue to be achievable if not won.

Biographical Notes:

Chica Umino is one of the most decorated and best-selling authors in modern day Japan. She is the first comic artist to win the manga grand slam, having taken the Tezuka Prize, the Manga Gran Prix, the Kodansha Award and the Japan Media Arts Award. She broke through with her hit series Honey & Clover (Viz Media). Outside of her comic work, she has provided character designs for the Eden of the East television series and the Fate/Grand Order video game franchise.

Title Notes:

• Winner of the 2021 Japan Media Arts Award

• Winner of the 2014 Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize

• Winner of the 2011 Kodansha Manga Award

• Winner of the 2011 Manga Gran Prix Award

• First English language publication for this author since 2010.

• One of the most popular properties in Japan.

• The inspiration for the Netflix TV series of the same name

• Preview chapters on CrunchyRoll

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