Anime Like March comes in like a lion meets Bump of Chicken
Bump of Chicken's "Fighter" doesn't just score Rei's struggle, it is his struggle, every quiet moment of self-doubt compressed into four minutes of guitar that refuses to let you look away. The CGI moves like a heartbeat, sharp and urgent, matching a band that understands why a shogi prodigy's loneliness hits harder than any victory. This is what happens when two artists who genuinely love each other's work stop pretending collaboration is compromise.
SYNOPSIS
Shogi prodigy Rei Kiriyama moves through the world with quiet intensity, carrying the weight of his choices and the fractured connections that define him. When Bump of Chicken's soaring track "Fighter" accompanies his journey, the music transforms his internal struggle into something larger than himself. The song's driving energy mirrors Rei's own push forward, even when doubt creeps in at the edges. This collaboration between the band and mangaka Umino Chika captures something essential about persistence and growth. Vivid CGI animation brings fresh life to the story's emotional core, synchronizing the rhythm of the music with Rei's quiet determination on and off the board. You watch a character caught between isolation and connection, between the game he's mastered and the relationships he's learning to value. The piece works as both a standalone musical moment and a love letter from creators who genuinely care about this narrative. It's the kind of collaboration that happens when genuine fandom meets genuine artistry, resulting in something that feels personal rather than commercial.
