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Your Lie in April(TV show/series, 2014-2015)

Original title: "四月は君の嘘" (Japanese/JA)
TV-PG
| 23min per episode | Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 22 episodes

Your Lie in AprilRating: 4.3/5 (with 446 votes)
Your Lie in April (Japanese: 四月は君の嘘, Hepburn: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, lit. 'April is Your Lie') is a Japanese romantic drama manga series written and illustrated by Naoshi Arakawa. It was serialized in Kodansha's magazine Monthly Shōnen Magazine from April 2011 to February 2015. The story follows a young pianist named Kо̄sei Arima, who loses the ability to perform the piano after his mother's death, and his experiences after he meets violinist Kaori Miyazono. The manga series originated from a one-shot comic that Arakawa entered in a competition; he based the series on it and drew inspiration from the existence of musical manga, such as Beck and Nodame Cantabile. A-1 Pictures adapted Your Lie in April into an anime television series that was aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina block from October 2014 to March 2015, and an original video animation (OVA) episode was released in May 2015. A live-action film adaptation of the same name was released in September 2016. Various stage play adaptations have also been produced. In 2013, the manga won the 37th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category. By June 2017, Your Lie in April had over 5 million copies in circulation. The manga received mixed reviews; several critics praised its plot and characters but criticized the... ()
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About Your Lie in April

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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Your Lie in April Seasons and Episodes

10/10/2014Season 1 - 22 episodes
#1 | 10/10/2014Monotone / Colorful
3.1/5 (with 6 votes)
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.
#2 | 10/17/2014Friend A
3.1/5 (with 6 votes)
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.
#3 | 10/24/2014Inside Spring
3.1/5 (with 6 votes)
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?
#4 | 10/31/2014Departure
3.6/5 (with 6 votes)
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?
#5 | 11/07/2014Gray Skies
2.9/5 (with 5 votes)
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.
#6 | 11/14/2014On the Way Home
3.0/5 (with 5 votes)
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.
#7 | 11/21/2014The Shadows Whisper
2.9/5 (with 5 votes)
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.
#8 | 11/28/2014Let It Ring
3.0/5 (with 5 votes)
Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?
#9 | 12/05/2014Resonance
3.4/5 (with 5 votes)
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 | 12/12/2014The Scenery I Shared with You
3.3/5 (with 5 votes)
During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.
#11 | 12/19/2014Light of Life
2.8/5 (with 5 votes)
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 | 01/09/2015Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2.6/5 (with 4 votes)
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?
#13 | 01/16/2015Love's Sorrow
2.8/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#14 | 01/23/2015Footsteps
2.6/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#15 | 01/30/2015Liar
2.5/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#16 | 02/06/2015Two of a Kind
2.4/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#17 | 02/13/2015Twilight
2.3/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#18 | 02/20/2015Hearts Come Together
2.8/5 (with 4 votes)
Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.
#19 | 02/27/2015Goodbye, Hero
2.5/5 (with 4 votes)
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?
#20 | 03/06/2015Hand in Hand
2.5/5 (with 4 votes)
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.
#21 | 03/13/2015Snow
2.9/5 (with 4 votes)
Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.
#22 | 03/20/2015Spring Wind
2.9/5 (with 4 votes)
Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.
05/15/2015Specials - 1 episode

Additional Information

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Production country: Japan
Derivative works/Adaptions: "Your Lie in April" (find it on Amazon), "Your Lie in April" (movie, 2016), "Your Lie in April: A Six Person Etude" (find it on Amazon)
Made by: A-1 Pictures
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 21 languages: Arabic (AR), Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Indonesian (ID), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/10/2014
Last episode released on: 03/20/2015
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso"
"四月是你的谎言"
"Ton mensonge d'Avril"
"Ton mensonge en avril"
"KimiUso"
"Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso"
"Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso"
"Twoje kwietniowe kłamstwo"
"เพลงรักสองหัวใจ"
"Nisan`daki Yalanın"
"四月是你的謊言"
"April is Your Lie"
"Tháng Tư Là Lời Nói Dối Của Em"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:2867, Added: 05/12/2018, Last updated: 04/22/2024