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