Your Lie in April
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Your Lie in April

"I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change."

2014 0h 23m 1 Season • 22 Episodes ★ 8.6 (1,106 votes) Ended

Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?

Rating
8.6
Runtime
23 min
Episodes
22

Production

A-1 Pictures A-1 Pictures
Aniplex Aniplex
dentsu dentsu
Fuji Television Network Fuji Television Network
Kodansha Kodansha
Kyoraku Industrial Holdings Kyoraku Industrial Holdings
Lawson Entertainment Lawson Entertainment

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tmdbsom
★ 10/10 Apr 3, 2021

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.

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Giovanni
★ 10/10 Aug 13, 2024

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.

Keywords

traumaviolinclassical musicfriendshiprivalryromanceunrequited lovetragedyschoolmiddle schoolbased on mangaschool lifepianoshounenanimeprodigylove polygonintrospectivemusicdramaticadmiringcruel

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