Your Lie in April

23min

Animation

Comedy

Drama

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?

Production Companies

A-1 Pictures

Aniplex

dentsu

Fuji Television Network

Kodansha

Kyoraku Industrial Holdings

Lawson Entertainment

Episodes

Cast

Monotone / Colorful

1. Monotone / Colorful

23min

10th Oct 2014

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.

Friend A

2. Friend A

23min

17th Oct 2014

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.

Inside Spring

3. Inside Spring

23min

24th Oct 2014

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?

Departure

4. Departure

23min

31st Oct 2014

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?

Gray Skies

5. Gray Skies

23min

7th Nov 2014

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.

On the Way Home

6. On the Way Home

23min

14th Nov 2014

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.

The Shadows Whisper

7. The Shadows Whisper

23min

21st Nov 2014

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.

Let It Ring

8. Let It Ring

23min

28th Nov 2014

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

Resonance

9. Resonance

23min

5th Dec 2014

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?

The Scenery I Shared with You

10. The Scenery I Shared with You

23min

12th Dec 2014

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

Light of Life

11. Light of Life

23min

19th Dec 2014

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.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

12. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

23min

9th Jan 2015

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?

Love's Sorrow

13. Love's Sorrow

23min

16th Jan 2015

Kousei 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.

Footsteps

14. Footsteps

23min

23rd Jan 2015

Kousei, 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.

Liar

15. Liar

23min

30th Jan 2015

Tsubaki 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.

Two of a Kind

16. Two of a Kind

23min

6th Feb 2015

Kousei'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.

Twilight

17. Twilight

23min

13th Feb 2015

Nagi 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.

Hearts Come Together

18. Hearts Come Together

23min

20th Feb 2015

Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.

Goodbye, Hero

19. Goodbye, Hero

23min

27th Feb 2015

After 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?

Hand in Hand

20. Hand in Hand

23min

6th Mar 2015

Unable 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.

Snow

21. Snow

23min

13th Mar 2015

Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.

Spring Wind

22. Spring Wind

23min

20th Mar 2015

Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.

First air date

10th Oct 2014

Last air date

20th Mar 2015

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks