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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?

1 Seasons
22 Episodes
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Cast & Characters
episode image Spring Wind
9.7/10 (3150 votes)

#1 Spring Wind

S1:E22

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

episode image The Scenery I Shared with You
9.1/10 (1230 votes)

#2 The Scenery I Shared with You

S1:E10

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

episode image Love's Sorrow
9.1/10 (1100 votes)

#3 Love's Sorrow

S1:E13

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.

episode image Snow
9.1/10 (1126 votes)

#4 Snow

S1:E21

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

episode image Departure
9.0/10 (1232 votes)

#5 Departure

S1:E4

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?

episode image Resonance
8.9/10 (963 votes)

#6 Resonance

S1:E9

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?

episode image Hand in Hand
8.9/10 (964 votes)

#7 Hand in Hand

S1:E20

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.

episode image Hearts Come Together
8.7/10 (919 votes)

#8 Hearts Come Together

S1:E18

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

episode image Let It Ring
8.5/10 (909 votes)

#9 Let It Ring

S1:E8

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

episode image Footsteps
8.5/10 (907 votes)

#10 Footsteps

S1:E14

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.

episode image On the Way Home
8.3/10 (902 votes)

#11 On the Way Home

S1:E6

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.

episode image Light of Life
8.3/10 (863 votes)

#12 Light of Life

S1:E11

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.

episode image Goodbye, Hero
8.2/10 (838 votes)

#13 Goodbye, Hero

S1:E19

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?

episode image Friend A
8.1/10 (975 votes)

#14 Friend A

S1:E2

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.

episode image Liar
8.1/10 (837 votes)

#15 Liar

S1:E15

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.

episode image Two of a Kind
8.1/10 (819 votes)

#16 Two of a Kind

S1:E16

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.

episode image Inside Spring
8.0/10 (926 votes)

#17 Inside Spring

S1:E3

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?

episode image Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
8.0/10 (822 votes)

#18 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

S1:E12

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?

episode image Gray Skies
7.8/10 (886 votes)

#19 Gray Skies

S1:E5

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.

episode image The Shadows Whisper
7.8/10 (843 votes)

#20 The Shadows Whisper

S1:E7

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.

episode image Twilight
7.8/10 (806 votes)

#21 Twilight

S1:E17

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.

episode image Monotone / Colorful
7.6/10 (1092 votes)

#22 Monotone / Colorful

S1:E1

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Kousei Arima (voice)

Kousei Arima (voice)

Actor: Natsuki Hanae
character image Kaori Miyazono (voice)

Kaori Miyazono (voice)

Actor: Risa Taneda
character image Tsubaki Sawabe (voice)

Tsubaki Sawabe (voice)

Actor: Ayane Sakura
character image Ryouta Watari (voice)

Ryouta Watari (voice)

Actor: Ryota Osaka

The highest rated episode of Your Lie in April is "Spring Wind" (S1E22) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 3,150 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Monotone / Colorful" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,092 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Spring Wind" (S1E22) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 3,150 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Monotone / Colorful" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,092 votes.

Name Department Job
Akira Takata Art Prop Designer
Hisayo Usui Art Art Direction
Izumi Ozawa Art Background Designer
Kimiyo Saito Art Background Designer
Marie Murata Art Background Designer
Yoshinori Shiozawa Art Art Designer
Yuki Maeda Art Assistant Art Director
Keisuke Nozawa Camera Director of Photography
Yoshihiro Sekiya Camera Director of Photography
Mutsumi Saitoh Crew Special Effects
Kyohei Ishiguro Directing Series Director
Akinori Mishima Editing Editor
Atsuhiro Iwakami Production Executive Producer
Ken Sakamoto Production Executive Producer
Kenji Shimizu Production Executive Producer
Kensuke Tateishi Production Producer
Makoto Kimura Production Producer
Masuo Ueda Production Executive Producer
Nobuyasu Suzuki Production Executive Producer
Shunsuke Saitou Production Producer
Takuya Matsushita Production Executive Producer
Tomonori Ochikoshi Production Supervising Producer
Yoko Matsuzaki Production Executive Producer
Yoshio Yokozawa Production Executive Producer
Yuichi Nakao Production Executive Producer
Yutaka Ishikawa Production Executive Producer
Akinori Osawa Sound Music Supervisor
Ayumu Anzai Sound Sound Mixer
Hiroaki Sano Sound Music Producer
Jin Aketagawa Sound Sound Director
Masanori Sugano Sound Music Supervisor
Masaru Yokoyama Sound Original Music Composer
Toshiya Wada Sound Sound Effects
Isao Shoji Visual Effects Compositing Artist
Kazuko Nakashima Visual Effects Color Designer
Kazuyuki Asaka Visual Effects Lead Animator
Ryuta Ono Visual Effects 3D Director
Yukiko Aikei Visual Effects Character Designer
Naoshi Arakawa Writing Comic Book
Takawo Yoshioka Writing Series Composition

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