March comes in like a lion Announces Full Season Two Cast

March comes in like a lion returns for a second season this October and the main cast members, new and returning, have now been confirmed.

Kawanishi Kengo will return as the show’s protagonist, shogi player Kiriyama Rei.

Kayano Ai will voice eldest Kawamoto sister Akari.

Hanazawa Kana will play middle Kawamoto sister Hinata.

Kuno Misaki will play the youngest Kawamoto sister, Momo.

The final returning cast member will be Okamoto Nobuhiko in the role of Nikaido Harunobu - Rei’s best friend and rival.

A number of new cast members for the new season have also been confirmed.

Otsuka Houchu will play Yanagihara Sakutarou, a 66-year-old shogi pro and title holder.

Yuki Aoi will voice Megumi Takagi, who plays a role in Hinata's bullying issues.

Nishi Asuka will play Sakura Chiho, Hinata's classmate.

The second season of March Comes in Like a Lion begins broadcasts on Oct. 14.

TV anime official website: http://3lion-anime.com/
NHK March comes in like a lion website: http://www.nhk.or.jp/anime/3lion/
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Source: PR TIMES