Rei Kiriyama lost his parents long ago as a child. He bears a heavy loneliness in his heart and currently at 17 years old, is a professional shogi player. Rei lives in Shitamachi in Tokyo and meets the three Kawamoto sisters Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Little by little, he starts to change.

Sangatsu no Lion is stunningly beautiful in every sense of the word. Through Rei, the series portrays the despair and sorrow of depression, while on the other side, with the Kawamoto family, it captures the bittersweet happiness of life. Together, the characters form perfect harmony, bringing us a mellow and warm slice of life anime like you’ve never experienced before. In just three episodes you will be in love with every single character, and most of all, you will be in love with the unique and adorable art style of Sangatsu no Lion. This is a charming story of how anguish and hardships are slowly chased away by the dazzling light of kind-hearted people. Even if slice of life is not your thing, this series will make you feel like you're part of the family, and definitely, you will not regret watching this gem.