Your Lie in April 2014
“I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.”
What is Your Lie in April?
Your Lie in April is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures. The story follows Kousei Arima, a former piano prodigy who loses his ability to play after the sudden death of his mother.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 2014
- Last aired
- Mar 20, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
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Overview
Your Lie in April is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures. The story follows Kousei Arima, a former piano prodigy who loses his ability to play after the sudden death of his mother. His days become monotonous until he encounters Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with a free-spirited and unconventional approach to music. Her passionate violin playing gradually influences Kousei and reignites his connection to music. The series aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block and is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Crunchyroll. The show explores themes of healing, self-expression, and the emotional power of music as Kousei attempts to return to the piano.
Should you watch it?
“A traumatized piano prodigy rediscovers music through a free-spirited violinist.”
- exceptional musical performances
- deep emotional storytelling
- beautiful animation
- slow pacing in early episodes
you enjoy character-driven stories about healing through music.
Suitable for teens and adults who appreciate emotional narratives with musical themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Monotone / Colorful Oct 10, 2014
- E2 Friend A Oct 17, 2014
- E3 Inside Spring Oct 24, 2014
- E4 Departure Oct 31, 2014
- E5 Gray Skies Nov 7, 2014
- E6 On the Way Home Nov 14, 2014
- E7 The Shadows Whisper Nov 21, 2014
- E8 Let It Ring Nov 28, 2014
- E9 Resonance Dec 5, 2014
- E10 The Scenery I Shared with You Dec 12, 2014
- E11 Light of Life Dec 19, 2014
- E12 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Jan 9, 2015
- E13 Love's Sorrow Jan 16, 2015
- E14 Footsteps Jan 23, 2015
- E15 Liar Jan 30, 2015
- E16 Two of a Kind Feb 6, 2015
- E17 Twilight Feb 13, 2015
- E18 Hearts Come Together Feb 20, 2015
- E19 Goodbye, Hero Feb 27, 2015
- E20 Hand in Hand Mar 6, 2015
- E21 Snow Mar 13, 2015
- E22 Spring Wind Mar 20, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about classical music?
Yes, it prominently features classical piano and violin performances.
Does the main character recover his ability to play piano?
The series explores his journey to rediscover his passion for music.
Is it based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from a manga by Naoshi Arakawa.
How many episodes are there?
The series has multiple episodes with additional OVAs.
Is it appropriate for children?
It is best suited for teens and adults due to emotional themes.