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Your Lie in April

Animation, Comedy, Drama • 2014 • 23m

01

Monotone / Colorful

13

Kousei's life has been dull and gray. His friends Tsubaki and Watari try their best to cheer him up but there's not more color in his life; His eyes don't sparkle. However, there's this new girl who might just be able to change all that.

02

Friend A

13

Kousei, Tsubaki & Watari sit down to watch Kaori's performance which ends up being completely unlike anything else they've seen. Kaori just seems to have a way with music completely different to how Kousei was taught.

03

Inside Spring

14

Kousei and Kaori spend some time together and get to talking about Kousei's past. Will he ever be able to play a piano again? What happens if he can never overcome his fear, will color ever return to his life?

04

Departure

13

Kousei and Kaori arrive just in time for the competition, however without a chance to practice the piece how will Kousei be able to perform? And how can he survive on stage with the memories of his mother still haunting him?

05

Gray Skies

12

Kaori is recovering from her accident after the performance, and Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki are starting to realise the new feelings that are brewing in their group.

06

On the Way Home

13

Kaori is pushing Kousei to the limits in an attempt to bring back his musical skills. Tsubaki has to figure out where her feelings are pointing her.

07

The Shadows Whisper

12

The Maihou Music Competition has started and Kousei is starting to feel his fears catching up with him. At the same time some old rivals have appeared and are set on competing with Kousei.

08

Let It Ring

12

Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?

09

Resonance

12

It's Kousei's turn to take the stage, and everyone is waiting to see whether or not he will be able to play. How will he be able to perform with the memories of his mother still floating in his mind?

10

The Scenery I Shared with You

12

During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.

11

Light of Life

12

The qualifiers are up, but Kousei is sure he already knows where he placed. Takeshi and Emi however are desperate to see how their greatest rival was marked.

12

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

12

School's over and Summer break has begun, as long as you're not in Summer School. For Kousei and Kaori though there's not break yet, as they have to prepare for the Gala Concert. Tsubaki though just wants to spend whatever time she can with her friends, as the future is so uncertain. Can Saki help Kousei hear the music?

Cast

Reviews

tmdbsomApr 2021
5.0

Strangely motivational, extremwly sad and a happy ending. This has to be one of the best anime. The music is spot on. Animation is marvelous. It hits you at right places. You will cry. Damn how much you will cry. No matter what you do it's too intoxicating and ending is really how it should be. A story about love, friendship, music and support that everyone ahould have.

Giovanni
GiovanniAug 2024
5.0

A lie can have a lasting impact on your life. When it’s a meaningful lie, it enriches the lives of everyone who watches this anime. Your Lie in April is a poignant narrative that can evoke deep emotions and tears. The music throughout the series crescendos beautifully, culminating in a Grand Finale that stays with you forever. The main themes of music, art, friendship, and genuine love take center stage, emphasizing how crucial art is in our lives. It shows us the connections we share through the small details we often miss and teaches us significant lessons. This anime is essential viewing! We all need a Kaori in our lives, and we should strive to be like her, embracing joy even in challenging times. She has a unique way of motivating you to appreciate your life’s journey. When you act for someone else, nothing can stand in your way. On the downside, if we’re being critical, the story could have been paced a bit more effectively to heighten the emotional experience. Nevertheless, the finale more than compensates for this, making this anime a genuine masterpiece that should educate future generations about the value of music, honesty, and life.

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