- Voice Actor (CV)
- Ai Kayano
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- November 9
- Role
- Supporting
- Identity
- A professional women's shogi player affiliated with the Kansai Shogi Association, daughter of the renowned 9-dan master Kiyotaki Kōsuke, and senior fellow disciple to Yaichi Kuzuryū and Ginko Sora
Personality
Warmhearted
Resilient
Nurturing
Genuinely passionate about shogi
Natural big-sister energy
Keika Kiyotaki stands out as one of the most relatable characters in 'March Comes in Like a Lion.' Born into a shogi household as the daughter of a ninth-dan master, she nonetheless forges her own path through sheer determination. In a world dominated by prodigies, Keika embodies the spirit of the everyday person who refuses to give up — facing the harsh reality of age restrictions for women's professional examinations while continuing to support and nurture younger players with genuine warmth. Her unwavering love for shogi and the quiet resilience she shows in the face of career obstacles make her one of the story's most emotionally resonant figures.