Your Lie in April - It's an anime that is often said to be great, it is even said to be one of the best but I had to check that myself. And I can tell: It is true.
As a pianist myself, the story its connection to music really touched my heart and inspired me. Just after any episode I get the urge to play the piano myself, that's when you know the Anime is well done.
The plot was fairly interesting having a love story with all those concerts as highlights.
The art itself really was outstanding, the characters look nice, so does the rest. I really liked how colors were used to symbolize certain emotions. A colorful environment stands for love while bland environments stand for the lack of love and enjoyment in everyday life. More colors were used at certain concerts to show emotions.
The sound is amazing aswell but I expected as much from a music Anime. I especially liked the non-concert soundtracks but also enjoyed those, in particular I was enlightened to hear the "Revolutionary Etude" (not sure if it's called like that in English) by Chopin as I've played that myself.
Characters were fine. The main characters were developed well and Kaori is a very likable character.
Overall it's an Anime you cannot miss even if you're not a musician. It'll strike your feelings, I'll promise you that.
"Was I able to live inside someone’s heart? Was I able to live inside your heart? Do you think you’ll remember me at least a little? You’d better not hit "reset!" Don’t forget me, okay? That’s a promise, okay? I'm glad it’s you, after all. Will I reach you? I hope I can reach you."
