四月は君の嘘

2014 - 2015

Monotone / Colorful

10th October 2014

Episode 1

Kousei'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 A

17th October 2014

Episode 2

Kousei, 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 Spring

24th October 2014

Episode 3

Kousei 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?

Departure

31st October 2014

Episode 4

Kousei 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 Skies

7th November 2014

Episode 5

Kaori 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 Home

14th November 2014

Episode 6

Kaori 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.

The Shadows Whisper

21st November 2014

Episode 7

The Maihou Music Competition has started and Kousei is starting to feel his fears catching up with him. At the same time some old rivals have appeared and are set on competing with Kousei.

Let It Ring

28th November 2014

Episode 8

Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?

Resonance

5th December 2014

Episode 9

It's Kousei's turn to take the stage, and everyone is waiting to see whether or not he will be able to play. How will he be able to perform with the memories of his mother still floating in his mind?

The Scenery I Shared with You

12th December 2014

Episode 10

During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.

Light of Life

19th December 2014

Episode 11

The qualifiers are up, but Kousei is sure he already knows where he placed. Takeshi and Emi however are desperate to see how their greatest rival was marked.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

9th January 2015

Episode 12

School's over and Summer break has begun, as long as you're not in Summer School. For Kousei and Kaori though there's not break yet, as they have to prepare for the Gala Concert. Tsubaki though just wants to spend whatever time she can with her friends, as the future is so uncertain. Can Saki help Kousei hear the music?

Love's Sorrow

16th January 2015

Episode 13

Kousei has taken the stage at the Gala Concert. Endeavoring to put on a performance without Kaori. This is his chance to prove his abilities as a pianist and try to come to terms with the memory of his mother.

Footsteps

23rd January 2015

Episode 14

Kousei, Tsubaki and Watari visit Kaori in the hospital, but she insists everything is fine. Tsubaki reflects on her past with Kousei and considers if she has romantic feelings for him. Meanwhile, Kousei makes an important decision about his future.

Liar

30th January 2015

Episode 15

Tsubaki is frustrated as she sees her friends moving forward, afraid that she might be left behind. Kousei finds it difficult to keep visiting Kaori in the hospital. Hiroko comes across a promising young talent.

Two of a Kind

6th February 2015

Episode 16

Kousei's concerns for Kaori temporarily subside as he runs into her on the street and they go shopping. Nagi can't take the harsh criticism she receives with Kousei as her piano teacher.

Twilight

13th February 2015

Episode 17

Nagi is feeling the pressure of her upcoming performance, and is struggling to deal with it. But as she learns, every performer goes through the same emotions.

Hearts Come Together

20th February 2015

Episode 18

Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.

Goodbye, Hero

27th February 2015

Episode 19

After Nagi and Kousei's performance Takeshi is pumped. It's his turn to take the stage. What will his music say about himself? What will he convey to the audience?

Hand in Hand

Episode 20

Unable to come to grips with the idea that Kousei has feelings for Kaori, Tsubaki lashes out. Kousei, meanwhile, continues to avoid visiting Kaori in the hospital.

Snow

13th March 2015

Episode 21

Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.

Spring Wind

20th March 2015

Episode 22

Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.

Top Cast

Natsuki Hanae•Risa Taneda•Ayane Sakura

Animation Comedy Drama

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?

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Full Cast

Natsuki Hanae Image

Natsuki Hanae

Kousei Arima (voice)

Risa Taneda Image

Risa Taneda

Kaori Miyazono (voice)

Ayane Sakura Image

Ayane Sakura

Tsubaki Sawabe (voice)

Ryota Osaka Image

Ryota Osaka

Ryouta Watari (voice)

Full Crew

Masaru Yokoyama Image

Masaru Yokoyama

Original Music Composer

Kyohei Ishiguro Image

Kyohei Ishiguro

Series Director

Akira Takata

Prop Designer

Atsuhiro Iwakami Image

Atsuhiro Iwakami

Executive Producer

Yoko Matsuzaki

Executive Producer

Takuya Matsushita

Executive Producer

Akinori Osawa

Music Supervisor

Masanori Sugano

Music Supervisor

Kazuyuki Asaka

Lead Animator

Yoshinori Shiozawa

Art Designer

Keisuke Nozawa

Director of Photography

Hiroaki Sano

Music Producer

Ayumu Anzai

Sound Mixer

Yuki Maeda

Assistant Art Director

Kimiyo Saito

Background Designer

Marie Murata

Background Designer

Izumi Ozawa

Background Designer

Yuki Maeda

Background Designer

Isao Shoji

Compositing Artist

Mutsumi Saitoh

Special Effects

Mutsumi Saitoh

2D Artist

Naoshi Arakawa

Comic Book

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Takawo Yoshioka

Series Composition

Hisayo Usui Image

Hisayo Usui

Art Direction

Ryuta Ono

3D Director

Jin Aketagawa

Sound Director

Yoshihiro Sekiya

Director of Photography

Ken Sakamoto

Executive Producer

Kenji Shimizu

Executive Producer

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Masuo Ueda

Executive Producer

Nobuyasu Suzuki

Executive Producer

Yoshio Yokozawa

Executive Producer

Yuichi Nakao

Executive Producer

Yutaka Ishikawa

Executive Producer

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Kensuke Tateishi

Producer

Makoto Kimura Image

Makoto Kimura

Producer

Shunsuke Saitou

Producer

Kazuko Nakashima

Color Designer

Akinori Mishima

Editor

Tomonori Ochikoshi

Supervising Producer

Toshiya Wada

Sound Effects

Yukiko Aikei

Character Designer

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