Your Lie in April

Name: Your Lie in April
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014-10-10
Rating: 8.6
Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Risa Taneda, Ayane Sakura, Ryota Osaka

ENDED1 Season22 Episodes★ 8.6

Your Lie in April is an animated comedy series on Fuji TV that ran from 2014 to 2015, ending after 1 season and 22 episodes.

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NetworkFuji TV

First AiredOct 10, 2014

Last AiredMar 20, 2015

GenreAnimation, Comedy, Drama

Runtime23 min

Original Title四月は君の嘘

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionA-1 Pictures, Aniplex, dentsu

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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Cast

Natsuki Hanae

Kousei Arima (voice)

Risa Taneda

Kaori Miyazono (voice)

Ayane Sakura

Tsubaki Sawabe (voice)

Ryota Osaka

Ryouta Watari (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 22 episodes

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E1Monotone / Colorful

Oct 10, 201423m★ 6.6

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.

E2Friend A

Oct 17, 201423m★ 6.9

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.

E3Inside Spring

Oct 24, 201423m★ 6.7

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?

E4Departure

Oct 31, 201423m★ 7.7

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?

E5Gray Skies

Nov 7, 201423m★ 6.7

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.

E6On the Way Home

Nov 14, 201423m★ 6.9

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.

E7The Shadows Whisper

Nov 21, 201423m★ 6.7

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.

E8Let It Ring

Nov 28, 201423m★ 7.1

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

E9Resonance

Dec 5, 201423m★ 7.2

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?

E10The Scenery I Shared with You

Dec 12, 201423m★ 7.4

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

E11Light of Life

Dec 19, 201423m★ 6.8

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.

E12Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Jan 9, 201523m★ 6.2

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?

E13Love's Sorrow

Jan 16, 201523m★ 7.2

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.

E14Footsteps

Jan 23, 201523m★ 7.0

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.

E15Liar

Jan 30, 201523m★ 6.5

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.

E16Two of a Kind

Feb 6, 201523m★ 6.6

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.

E17Twilight

Feb 13, 201523m★ 6.1

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.

E18Hearts Come Together

Feb 20, 201523m★ 7.2

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

E19Goodbye, Hero

Feb 27, 201523m★ 6.7

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?

E20Hand in Hand

Mar 6, 201523m★ 6.9

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.

E21Snow

Mar 13, 201523m★ 7.4

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

E22Spring Wind

Mar 20, 201523m★ 8.2

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

About Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April is an animation, comedy, drama series on Fuji TV. The show first aired on Oct 10, 2014 and currently has 1 season and 22 episodes. Your Lie in April has ended. It has a rating of 8.6/10 based on 1,202 votes. The cast includes Natsuki Hanae, Risa Taneda, Ayane Sakura, Ryota Osaka.