YOUR LIE IN APRIL ANIME SERIES
The creators of this series understand that the simple motions of a character’s actions can convey emotions and speak in ways dialogue never could. It’s like something out of “Fantasia.” Even though there’s no dialogue, you feel the characters’ emotions in every key they play. But unlike other shows, where the instrumentals feel more like an intermission, these take you to a magical place where the music continues the story. The funny thing is that several of these segments continue for several minutes.
But these scenes had a deep emotional impact, combining vibrant views and moving melodies that greatly enhance the story. For those who aren’t pianists, you might expect to be bored. More impressive, the instrumental scenes are spectacular. On top of that, the voice acting complements the character animation extremely well. The expressions of the main and supporting characters breathe life-like energy into them. I’m not exaggerating when I say that the animation is beautiful in every sense of the word! It’s not just the colorful backgrounds and moving atmosphere, but the animation on the characters is some of the best I’ve seen. In addition to the story, the animation is some of the best of any anime I’ve watched. Simply, you quickly root for many of the characters and hope they get what they desire, and not just the main characters but many side characters as well. You feel his friendship with all the people he interacts with and wants to see everyone happy and cheerful. Even though these are classic archetypes, the characters still manage to come off as interesting, funny, and surprisingly complex people.ĭespite a lot of the anime being centered around this music competition where they compete against each other, they still keep the focus on the main protagonist and him overcoming his depression. What surprises me is that even with those typical elements, they really work here. Tropes that include the prodigious main character, the kind-hearted, strong love interest, the supportive best friends who are also rivals. What makes it so interesting is that, while it includes many familiar tropes that you’ve seen numerous times, they are presented in unique and surprising ways. But let me just say from a viewer’s standpoint, this series provides a rollercoaster of emotions. His days of hiding from the piano end one day when he comes across Kaori Miyazano, a free-spirited violinist who helps Kōsei rediscover his passion for music.įor the sake of not giving anything away, I won’t divulge the story any further from there. While he has two close friends, Kōsei lives alone and avoids music. His mother had unexpectedly died during a recital, causing him to no longer hear the sound of his own piano. The story begins two years after he suffered a tragedy. The story centers on a teenage boy named Kōsei Arima, a piano prodigy who had dominated musical competitions when he was younger and who is the envy of many of his music-loving peers.
They’re great, but the one that has touched me the most was “Your Lie in April.” This one-season series is one of the most well written, beautiful, and emotional works I’ve ever seen. If you’re not, you should check them out. Most of you are likely aware of some of the more popular ones, like “Spirited Away” and “My Hero Academia”. In the last few years, I’ve come across some great pieces of anime.