Your Lie in April
I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.
On Fuji TV
A bittersweet coming-of-age romance centered on two young musicians navigating trauma, grief, and the redemptive power of music and connection.
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?
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
Questions people ask
Is Your Lie in April sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Your Lie in April one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of series.
Is Your Lie in April violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Your Lie in April scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Your Lie in April easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Your Lie in April leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Your Lie in April, and what each one shares →
Like Your Lie in April
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Your Lie in April
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Your Lie in April, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Your Lie in April, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Your Lie in April, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
