7.7
Kids on the Slope
2012
I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.
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?
Monotone / ColorfulOct 10, 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.6Kousei'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 AOct 17, 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.9Kousei, 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 SpringOct 24, 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.7Kousei 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?
DepartureOct 31, 2014 · 23m · ★ 7.7Kousei 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 SkiesNov 7, 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.7Kaori 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 HomeNov 14, 2014 · 23m · ★ 6.9Kaori 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.
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?
Natsuki HanaeKousei Arima (voice)
Risa TanedaKaori Miyazono (voice)
Ayane SakuraTsubaki Sawabe (voice)
Ryota OsakaRyouta Watari (voice)
Yuki KajiTakeshi Aiza (voice)
Mie SonozakiHiroko Seto (voice)
Saori HayamiEmi Igawa (voice)
Mamiko NotoSaki Arima (voice)
Rina DendouMusic Competition Contestant (voice)
Inori MinaseKoharu Seto (voice)
Atsuko TanakaYuriko Ochiai (voice)
Ai KayanoNagi Aiza (voice)
Takanori OoyamaAkira Takayanagi (voice)
Hiromichi TezukaTeacher (voice)
Ben HiuraJunzou Ibata (voice)
Ikuji NoseAudience Member (voice)
Ari OzawaKomugi (voice)
Marie MiyakeNurse (voice)
Kanehira YamamotoHomeroom Teacher (voice)
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Strangely motivational, extremwly sad and a happy ending. This has to be one of the best anime. The music is spot on. Animation is marvelous. It hits you at right places. You will cry. Damn how much you will cry. No matter what you do it's too intoxicating and ending is really how it should be. A story about love, friendship, music and support that everyone ahould have.
A lie can have a lasting impact on your life. When it’s a meaningful lie, it enriches the lives of everyone who watches this anime. Your Lie in April is a poignant narrative that can evoke deep emotions and tears. The music throughout the series crescendos beautifully, culminating in a Grand Finale that stays with you forever. The main themes of music, art, friendship, and genuine love take center stage, emphasizing how crucial art is in our lives. It shows us the connections we share through the small details we often miss and teaches us significant lessons. This anime is essential viewing! We all need a Kaori in our lives, and we should strive to be like her, embracing joy even in challenging times. She has a unique way of motivating you to appreciate your life’s journey. When you act for someone else, nothing can stand in your way. On the downside, if we’re being critical, the story could have been paced a bit more effectively to heighten the emotional experience. Nevertheless, the finale more than compensates for this, making this anime a genuine masterpiece that should educate future generations about the value of music, honesty, and life.
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