Your Lie in April (2014)
A melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.
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?
How intense is Your Lie in April?
Your Lie in April has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated TV-PG.
What Your Lie in April feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Your Lie in April
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Is Your Lie in April scary?
No. Your Lie in April is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Your Lie in April gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Your Lie in April sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Your Lie in April OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Your Lie in April?
Episodes run about 23m.
Where can I stream Your Lie in April?
Your Lie in April is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Does Your Lie in April have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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