Series
Your Lie in April
“I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.”
AnimationComedyDrama
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?
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Seasons & episodes
1Monotone / Colorful10 Oct 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.6Kousei'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.
2Friend A17 Oct 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.9Kousei, 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.
3Inside Spring24 Oct 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.7Kousei 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?
4Departure31 Oct 2014 · 23m · ★ 7.7Kousei 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?
5Gray Skies7 Nov 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.7Kaori 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.
6On the Way Home14 Nov 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.9Kaori 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.
7The Shadows Whisper21 Nov 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.7The 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.
8Let It Ring28 Nov 2014 · 23m · ★ 7.1Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?
9Resonance5 Dec 2014 · 23m · ★ 7.2It'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?
10The Scenery I Shared with You12 Dec 2014 · 23m · ★ 7.4During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.
11Light of Life19 Dec 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.8The 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.
12Twinkle Twinkle Little Star9 Jan 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.2School'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?
13Love's Sorrow16 Jan 2015 · 23m · ★ 7.3Kousei has taken the stage at the Gala Concert. Endeavoring to put on a performance without Kaori. This is his chance to prove his abilities as a pianist and try to come to terms with the memory of his mother.
14Footsteps23 Jan 2015 · 23m · ★ 7.0Kousei, Tsubaki and Watari visit Kaori in the hospital, but she insists everything is fine. Tsubaki reflects on her past with Kousei and considers if she has romantic feelings for him. Meanwhile, Kousei makes an important decision about his future.
15Liar30 Jan 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.5Tsubaki is frustrated as she sees her friends moving forward, afraid that she might be left behind. Kousei finds it difficult to keep visiting Kaori in the hospital. Hiroko comes across a promising young talent.
16Two of a Kind6 Feb 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.6Kousei's concerns for Kaori temporarily subside as he runs into her on the street and they go shopping. Nagi can't take the harsh criticism she receives with Kousei as her piano teacher.
17Twilight13 Feb 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.1Nagi is feeling the pressure of her upcoming performance, and is struggling to deal with it. But as she learns, every performer goes through the same emotions.
18Hearts Come Together20 Feb 2015 · 23m · ★ 7.2Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.
19Goodbye, Hero27 Feb 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.7After Nagi and Kousei's performance Takeshi is pumped. It's his turn to take the stage. What will his music say about himself? What will he convey to the audience?
20Hand in Hand6 Mar 2015 · 23m · ★ 6.9Unable to come to grips with the idea that Kousei has feelings for Kaori, Tsubaki lashes out. Kousei, meanwhile, continues to avoid visiting Kaori in the hospital.
21Snow13 Mar 2015 · 23m · ★ 7.4Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.
22Spring Wind20 Mar 2015 · 23m · ★ 8.2Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.
Details
- First aired
- 10 Oct 2014
- Last aired
- 20 Mar 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Episodes
- 22
- Votes
- 1,196 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
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Cast
Natsuki HanaeKousei Arima (voice)
Risa TanedaKaori Miyazono (voice)
Ayane SakuraTsubaki Sawabe (voice)
Ryota OsakaRyouta Watari (voice)
