Your Lie in April

Season 1

TV-PG

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 Season 1

22 Episodes

Monotone / Colorful
E1
Monotone / ColorfulKousei'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.
Friend A
E2
Friend AKousei, 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.
Inside Spring
E3
Inside SpringKousei 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?
Departure
E4
DepartureKousei 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?
Gray Skies
E5
Gray SkiesKaori 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.
On the Way Home
E6
On the Way HomeKaori 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.
The Shadows Whisper
E7
The Shadows WhisperThe 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.
Let It Ring
E8
Let It RingTakeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?
Resonance
E9
ResonanceIt'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?
The Scenery I Shared with You
E10
The Scenery I Shared with YouDuring the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.
Light of Life
E11
Light of LifeThe 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.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
E12
Twinkle Twinkle Little StarSchool'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?
Love's Sorrow
E13
Love's SorrowKousei 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.
Footsteps
E14
FootstepsKousei, 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.
Liar
E15
LiarTsubaki 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.
Two of a Kind
E16
Two of a KindHiroko decided to let Kousei teach the piano to Nagi. Nagi can't fully dislike him, because he's very nice to her except for the lesson time. And Kaori and Kousei goes shopping with doctor's permission.
Twilight
E17
TwilightKaori told Kousei what kind of situation she is now by quoting the lines of the novel that they have read, so he hesitates to see Kaori again. Ryota and Nagi give him a good advice. Then, Kousei thinks of a good idea to encourage her.
Hearts Come Together
E18
Hearts Come TogetherNagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.
Goodbye, Hero
E19
Goodbye, HeroKaori decided strongly that she undergoes surgery to play music with Kousei again. Kousei practices intensively for a competition, because his future success depends on being achieved a high ranking in it. Tsubaki studies very hard to go to high school near music school where Kousei aims for.
Hand in Hand
E20
Hand in HandUnable 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.
Snow
E21
SnowThe shock of seeing Kaori's condition suddenly take a turn for the worse causes Kousei to once again turn away from the piano. "Music takes away everyone I care about..." His past trauma flashing through his mind, Kousei finds himself all alone again.
Spring Wind
E22
Spring WindKousei realizes that he's onstage now because of the people in his life - the same people who support him. Playing the notes that they all gave him, Kousei pours his entire soul into his performance, so that it will reach Kaori.