Your Lie in April
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| 2/10 Not enough miracles. |
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| Real talk: this show was boring as fuck. The art, music and animation are great, but i couldn't bring myself to give a fuck about the characters. Seeing them yelling and crying wasn't enough to move me. The show isn't bad; it felt like a high-quality anime (in terms of production values). But i'm not really sure why this shit is rated so high. 7/10 |
| I liked the ending. Although to be honest, the past episodes are quite too dramatic for me to handle but the last episode made me teared up. Well I knew from the start that Kaori likes Arima and she the stuff that she likes watari is just a front. I love the art and the music and I'm wondering what happened to the competition. |
  ★━━─ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵? 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺? |
| Really good anime. Definitely my favorite anime series at the moment. The ending got me balling my eyes out. The feels were tooooo mucchhhhh LOL. Although I would've much preferred that Kaori actually stayed alive. Ugh it would have been such a great ending if she miraculously overcame her illness and then started to perform more duets with Kousei and then continue the story from there, but nonetheless the ending was good, as painful and heartbreaking as it is. Rating this a 10/10. Really enjoyed this anime. I had a feeling she didn't actually 'like' Watari from the start. I really liked how the title had a significant meaning to the story, that it was her lie in april that got herself closer to Kousei. Those flashbacks of his mom during his first few perfomances coming back were kinda annoying tho. |
 ♔ caught in the wonder ♔ |
jemetire said: this show is so difficult to score because .. i will admit - the story bored me it was predictable, they repeated a lot of their own script, and the characters were occasionaly frustrating because they were indecisive or literally stupid. [...] So now im finished, and I'm wondering how I enjoyed hate watching a series so much. It wasn't amazing, but I know it will stick with me. 7/10 Same for me, predictable, a lot of cliches (not sure if it's that word, i'm french so..), at the end i didn't feel anything special because the death of kaori was obvious. 6/10 for me (but the last 3 episodes were good) |
felipecardel said: i agree with the guy who wrote the review giving it a 6/10, though: - at times the comedy had terrible timing - at times the monologues would drag way too long - at times the drama was forced and/or badly-handled I agree with you on these points. Another point I thought was annoying: - Watari being too much of a side character or Friend A. It's obvious that he and Kaori had nothing going on. For Kousei, as long as two people of the opposite sex are laughing and smiling at each other, it means they're totally into each other. This mindset of Kousei's made him a bitter character and he didn't even realize he had feelings for her until episode 20-21. The same could be said about Tsubaki. I have other problems with the anime but I don't feel like going into detail about them. |
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| I don't get why people are implying that this show is overrated. You don't get anime like this so often, it was quite an experience, my only complaint is the obvious occasional out of place comedy. Without any doubt it's the best anime of the year, at least the anime industry finally tried harder for a change. |
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Tormented said: I don't get why people are implying that this show is overrated. You don't get anime like this so often, it was quite an experience, my only complaint is the obvious occasional out of place comedy. Without any doubt it's the best anime of the year, at least the anime industry finally tried harder for a change. Maybe because the writing for the characters and the pacing in the middle was abysmal? It's not like it's the worst anime ever. But it's not like it belongs on #13 of all time. Come on. It's pretty average when you realise that most anime out there are shit. Good production values don't make a show good. |
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| been long since i shed some good amount of tears. I m thankful that i watched it :') |
| Despite everything that happened, it was nice to see all the changes between the first-episode-Kousei and the last-episode-Kousei. It was frustrating watching the characters sometimes but if every character was likable, reasonable, realistic, acted their age, etc., the show would have been a total bore. Take Nodame Cantabile for example, Nodame was an extremely unrealistic character but the manga/anime succeeded because Nodame was Nodame. Also, it seemed to me Watari actually liked Kaori despite acting all happy and cheerful chasing after different girls. He obviously knew that Kaori never liked him and that Kousei liked her and that scene at the end where Watari is staring at the picture of him with Kaori on his phone made me wish that we could have known more about him and his inner thoughts. |
| Finally finished this. I have to say, it's been quite a while since a show could make me laugh and then almost cry, and laugh again over and over and over...I have nothing to say, really. 10/10. I wavered between giving it a 9 or 10 at times, but the last two episodes won me over. It really does go to show that stories don't have to have a great twist to be memorable - I knew from the first few episodes Kaori was going to die, but in no way did it hamper my enjoyment. RIP Kaori, and thanks YLIA. It was a great ride. |
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| I think a part of me broke |
| Yep. Confirmed. Have been crying since I woke up this morning. This can't be healthy. |
| This whole series was a punch in the guts, Loved It! :') |
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| I am 100% satisfied with how this ended. I was a bumbling mess for the majority of this episode, but I'm totally OK with that. I knew what I was starting. The letter was the right way to put the nail in the coffin to keep my sniffles going through the credits, too. I had been really sad when Kaori dropped her bow halfway through. I loved her violin, and really wanted to hear more of it. As the final duet, it did not dissapoint. I still have goosebumps. Overall: Amazing, one of my favorite anime I've seen in a long while. |
| Well this was a roller coaster of emotions. I didn't expect this kind of an ending when I first started watching. I can't lie I loved it though. |
| This show is a masterpiece I'll never forget it. |
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| where are the end of shigatsu? |
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| Hmm, the idea telling the story on Kaori's perspective in a form of a letter was very nice. Though, there was no need to stress Kousei's piano trauma for like how many episodes. That was the main reason I dropped this anime in the first place (decided to get back on it just now due to the popularity). This was better off just 1 cour tbh, I can't see the need to portray those piano competitions so dramatically if it's just going end with Kaori telling us about her crush on Arima for such a long time. Anyway P.S. that treasure was very cute, I can't help it. |
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| why are my eyes sweating? |
| Still can´t believe what i just watched... Brilliant! The show had so much flaws, but everytime I got to see someone performing it just rocked. So much emotions, eargasm and goosebumps for me. It´s really inspiring if you like or make music. It was the musical performances and their presentation which were extraordinary. The moment when kaori played the violin the first time, or when Kosei and Kaori played their duet and Kosei started to regain self confidence, playing his emotions, i was really speechless and stunned. Seeing that i fell in love instantly with that anime. Sometimes i was even bothered when i heard the thoughts of the characters layed over the music(let me hear the piano man!!!) Oh and also the scenes where Kosei couldn´t hear the notes, with him beeing deep down under water, where sometimes annoying But besides that it was brilliant. Well for the rest of the story and the show in general: The comedy was soooooo bad placed most of the time. We got the most silent and emotional scenes ripped apart when suddenly the next scene(mostly trying to be funny) hits you like a truck with 80 mph. Characters: Kosei was shallow at first, never said alot, somehow an emotionless hull(off stage), which got better towards the end. What i really liked was the story between him and his mother. Kosei´s behaviour and complexes or what you want to call it, felt somehow believable with that past. At first i got this really bad impression of his mother , but as it turned out she isn´t as awful as it seemed. Only wanting good for him. So good that it hurt. She sure was fucked up in hear head tho... "Loves Sorrow" what a wonderful piece of music and what a wonderful performance. This are the moments where the anime really shines like a diamond! I think Kaori was a interesting character, likeable , even if she had that Tsundere thing, the way she wants to cheer Kosei up and inspire him was just great + alot of positive energy and pep (towards the end I got to know why) At some point she decides to live the best life possible, no matter what. And she wasn´t shallow at all. She always said the right things in the right moments and expressed the rest of the emotions through music :-) When it comes to Tsubaki, well i hated her. The worst Tsundere character i´ve seen so far. Character progression? I´d say no! All in all just annoying. So there are 2 Tsunderes. One saves the show, one is ruining it. One made me almost cry in the end(would have cried if i had a bad day lol), the other one... well i wish her death :-) For Watari, he was a really nice and loyal friend and highly likeable. I´d also think he´d have deserved more screentime + monologues. Emi and Nao were cool too. I was also hoping i get more to see more of Emi since her performance rocked and she had a crush on Kosei. What i disliked most of the time (beside the bad placed humor), was the romance part except Kosei x Kaori towards the end. Relationship angst, triangles, friend zoned... There where so many good and intimitate scenes, perfect for a kiss or a confession, but it never happened. Tsubaki could never confess to Kosei... Kosei beeing blind when it comes to Tsubakis love... But at least Kosei progressed and started to understand his feelings to Kaori towards the end. The scene with them beeing on the rooftop while it snowed, made my heart really warm. Probably one of the better scenes "off the stage". Kawaii. After that scene i´d have never thought that the author decides to let Kaori die. This was a very touchy moment. My intuition told me that she would survive, but damn i was so wrong... I have to admit. This ending was really good. Normally i get kind of pissed when someone dies that i really like( it´s normal isn´t it?) It was so touchy, that i had to hold back my tears. And also this letter(which was surprisingly long, at least 3 pages of a4 paper) came quite surpising, but was a very good idea from the author. Last words: The show sure has rewatch factor, if you really enjoy the music performances like me. There where already 4-5 stage performances that i rewatched, while almost marathoning the anime. I really couldn´t get the anime out of my head and wanted to finish it as fast as possible :-) The show sure got it flaws and i wanted to rate it 9 first, but the last 3 episodes or so where so intense! And thoose performances where so intense, that i overlook the flaws. Nothings perfect, no ones perfect. Nothing will ever be perfect because thats not possible. If MAL says 10 is a Masterpiece and 9 is "just" Great, well then it´s a well deserved 10 from me. Ty for taking your time to read and have a nice day. |
Kokosnuss_PalmeOct 7, 2015 11:42 PM
| Sorry but I simply cried when finish the anime. So touching ending that it hurts. So emotive. I have no words to describe it. Is a masterpiece. |
| This whole 'lie' and the ending were pretty easy to predict to be honest. And I didn't even like Kaori that much, and, well, not a fan of her choices either. She could have been honest and spend more time with Kousei, instead of Watari, there would be less forced drama, more of actual romance... And maybe Tsubaki wuld have learned her place, because she was the worst in this show -_- I'm sure I would love it a lot more, if it was more about music and them performing. Because when they did, it looked just outstanding, animation and soundtrack were flawless. As it is - it's still very good, but definitely not a timeless masterpiece. 8/10 |
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| God this letter destroyed me, I could barely read the subtitles through the tears |
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| So I've been drawn to this anime mainly because of the awesome OP, classical music, art, and some feels according to what I've heard. Visuals and music were really excellent. But on the otherhand, the drama storyline didn't worked out for me. I'm not sure if I'm just being cold-hearted but I can't seem to sympathize with the main characters. Feels are very strong with music alone though and that would be probably the most memorable part of the series including the classical pieces played. Overall, it was ok I guess. Not groundbreaking as I thought it would be. |
| I was looking forward to the Final Result of the Competition *sigh . . . |
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darkwing_uop said: Kiseki-Aoi said: I was looking forward to the Final Result of the Competition *sigh . . . in the end, it doesn't really matter..... Yeah , but I was expecting for the Arima Kousei True Comeback *sigh |
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| 10/10 |
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| I wonder, where did Arima place in that final? i haven't seen it in episode, maybe in OVA they'll show, or am I just blind? :D |
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| Crying my eyeballs out like everyone else.. I dropped this anime around episode 10 before since I couldn't watch Arima's fail performance but I finished this today and I can seriously say that episode 22 is one of the saddest drama ever.. DARN YOU KAORI DARN YOUUU WHYY |
| You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down |
| Tsubaki won. :3 |
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Kiseki-Aoi said: I was looking forward to the Final Result of the Competition *sigh . . . same id love to see an adult arima... but well the best thing was the first opening and the worst thing was tsubaki ok show overall |
bastek66 said: RandomDeception said: So a violent dying character with a terrible temper can be "best girl". Seems legit. Still better than violent baseball slut with terrible temper. this. Fuck tsubaki. |
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| omg i cried too much that i can't have enough tissues. One of those shows that makes me cry like Clannad AS. 10/10 - I wish she just... |
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