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Your Lie in April

2014 – 2015Show1 season22 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A deeply moving, cathartic animated series about growing up and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes · best: S1E22 "Spring Breeze" 9.8

Episodes

8.7

Story

I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.

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?

Feels like

  • Musical Drama
  • Heartbreaking Romance
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Classical Music Focus
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Visually Poetic
  • Trauma and Healing
  • Youthful Passion
  • Bittersweet Ending

Cast

24 of 102 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kyohei Ishiguro, Miyuki Kuroki, Kazuya Iwata
Written by
Takawo Yoshioka
Produced by
Kensuke Tateishi, Makoto Kimura, Shunsuke Saitou
Music by
Masaru Yokoyama, Frédéric Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2014 · March 20, 2015 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2014
Last aired
March 20, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Freeze-Frame Bonus, Rule of Drama, Double Standard: Abuse, Female on Male +9

  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Rule of Drama
  • Double Standard: Abuse, Female on Male
  • Parental Substitute
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Your Days Are Numbered
  • Technician vs. Performer
  • Call-Back
  • Anime Hair
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • Disappears into Light
  • Bowdlerise

12 of 138 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 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?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Your Lie in April streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Your Lie in April worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Your Lie in April okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Your Lie in April?

8 h

About 8 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will Your Lie in April make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Your Lie in April good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Your Lie in April in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.