March comes in like a lion episode 1 was
pretty good, in my opinion. I wasn't expecting the art-style to be so
rustic but I think it could grow on me, especially since it really
goes hand-in-hand with the slower pacing. Basically it looks more
"sketched" like in a manga, instead of having the fine
crisp lines of the usual anime. The coloring of the animation is
pretty good.
Artistic! I would categorize this anime as one of the more artistic types that gives some "good feels." I'm guessing, having watched only episode 1 so far, that the anime will be a Your Lie in April and Barakamon mix. I think the protagonist (Rei) will warm up through his experiences (with the three sisters and maybe rekindle his old friendships) and step past this lonely slump he is in right now.
Also, I must mention that though there is a slower pace, there are some humorous scenes that fit well with the storyline.
By the way, here is the plot summary of the anime, if
you are interested in getting more background on it:
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-year-old boy who recently
started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi
player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature
emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily
life. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he
has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students.
Meanwhile, his professional career has entered a slump. Burdened with
the heavy expectations placed on him as the fifth to become pro in
middle school, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and
progression into the ranks begin to stagnate.
Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Unlike Rei, they live happily in their modest home, which they warmly welcome Rei into as if he were one of their own. Despite his reservations about becoming too close to the family, he frequently visits, interacting with them and receiving the kind of care and affection he never quite had while under his foster home.
This is the story of Rei's triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.
Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Unlike Rei, they live happily in their modest home, which they warmly welcome Rei into as if he were one of their own. Despite his reservations about becoming too close to the family, he frequently visits, interacting with them and receiving the kind of care and affection he never quite had while under his foster home.
This is the story of Rei's triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.
Lastly, I really think that the artistic style of the
anime makes pretty good wallpapers, as you can see :)
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| Thanks for reading <3 |
