Your Lie in April

2016Movie2 h 2 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Experience the joy of love and the pain of loss.

Arima Kousei won numerous piano competitions while under the strict watch of his mother. He was known as the human metronome during that time. Since the death of his mother, Kousei has been unable to hear the sound of his piano. He then meets Miyazono Kaori through childhood friend Sawabe Tsubaki. Kaori plays the violin and has a free sprit. Since meeting her, Kousei is able to face the piano again. Meanwhile, Kaori holds a secret.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age
  • Musical Performance
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Emotional Healing
  • Classical Music
  • Tragedy and Hope
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Takehiko Shinjo
Written by
Yukari Tatsui

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Facts

September 10, 2016 · 2 h 2 min · Suicide Themes

Released
September 10, 2016
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Comedic Sociopathy, Childhood Friend Romance, Disproportionate Retribution +9

  • Comedic Sociopathy
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Four-Temperament Ensemble
  • Cry into Chest
  • Betty and Veronica
  • The Cameo
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Pastel-Chalked Freeze Frame
  • Age Lift
  • Disease Bleach

12 of 138 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Your Lie in April?"

Questions about Your Lie in April

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Your Lie in April?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Your Lie in April worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Your Lie in April good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Your Lie in April plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Your Lie in April in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Your Lie in April use?

Comedic SociopathyChildhood Friend RomanceDisproportionate RetributionBunny-Ears LawyerFour-Temperament EnsembleCry into ChestBetty and VeronicaThe CameoNot What It Looks LikePastel-Chalked Freeze FrameAge LiftDisease Bleachand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 tropes for it, including Comedic Sociopathy, Childhood Friend Romance, and Disproportionate Retribution.