No Lion Episode 22 — 3-gatsu

This episode serves as a hopeful conclusion to the first season, focusing on Rei’s growth and his decision to finally stop running away from his own life.

: The episode kicks off with a new school term. Rei, typically a "lone wolf," finds himself struggling to connect until Hayashida-sensei suggests he form a Shogi Club.

: Shogi-wise, Rei has overcome the stagnation that plagued him earlier. He is now proactively seeking growth by joining Shimada's workshop. 3-gatsu no Lion Episode 22

: Reviewers from Nichinichichan and Reddit note that the episode beautifully wraps up the theme of moving forward amidst life's hurdles.

: The season ends with the first opening theme, "Fighter," playing over a montage of the Kawamoto family, signifying that Rei is no longer alone. Season 2, Episode 22: "Another Side / Here" This episode serves as a hopeful conclusion to

: By the end of the series, Rei has acknowledged the Kawamoto house as a true "home." Instead of waiting to be invited, he now goes there by his own accord.

: Rei ends up merging with the "Shogi Science Club" to form the "After-Burners." It’s a heartwarming step forward as Rei finally finds a place where he belongs at school. : Shogi-wise, Rei has overcome the stagnation that

Since 3-gatsu no Lion (March Comes in Like a Lion) has two seasons, both ending on episode 22,