The most important example, and the one that I think really gets my point across, is Kousei’s performance in the final episode. It happens during pretty much every performance. This idea of inner change is used a ton in Your Lie in April. To any person not privy to his inner thoughts, his mother would still be an abusive, selfish parent. It’s interesting to me that when Kousei finally comes to terms with the circumstances surrounding his mother, nothing has really changed outside of his mind. Of course, over time, Kaori helps him rediscover his love of piano and of life in general. Now, he was always a reserved kid, but is it any wonder that he can’t really express his emotions throughout the first bit of the story? He has the unconscious thought that being emotional is bad, mostly because of that singular moment. Kousei’s first moment was when he let his emotions go and emptied all his pain out in front of his mother. When each musician walks out onto the stage, they know that regardless of their performance, something will be different in the aftermath. Ironically, some of these moments last entire episodes. Moments that change the courses of entire lives. His angry, violent mother wasn’t there anymore, and yet he would be in even more pain than before. And when he finally snapped… His mother was suddenly gone. And Kousei was all for it! He practiced and practiced even though he knew it would probably never be enough. We have this woman who any person would call a horrible parent, who physically abused her child not from being intoxicated, or because Kousei did anything that could be construed as ‘wrong,’ but because he couldn’t win a competition. The enormous guilt he carries after her death is evidence of this. I believe Kousei’s strongest trait is his loyalty to his mother. If there’s one thing Kousei understands at the beginning of the story, it is the importance of family. Believing that his skill in music was the only thing that could make his mother happy. For a long time, he simply accepted that. He was essentially born to fulfill his mother’s aspirations and was berated and abused by her. Here we have this amazingly talented pianist who has too much baggage. But Kousei, on the other hand, never really has a definitive goal, other than perhaps making others happy.Īrima Kousei has issues. Who wouldn’t want to make the absolute most of the limited time they have left? Tsubaki has been metaphorically running behind Kousei for a very long time and is the one who cares for and understands him the most, and now wants to stand next to him instead. Kaori’s goal, which has arisen from her impending death, is something that all of us can empathize with. It shows people in certain situations and then applies suitable goals to each of them. Your Lie in April’s strength lies with its characters. But I believe the inklings of all these people are or were within our lives at some point. Sure, maybe none of us are as talented as Arima Kousei, and maybe none of us have a friend that cares about us as much as Sawabe Tsubaki, and perhaps we’ll never meet someone as feisty and vibrant as Miyazono Kaori. Now, the question is, how does Your Lie in April circumvent this issue and manage to stay engaging, relatable, and realistic?
This is a turn-off to many media viewers because if done incorrectly, melodramas will appear as an unrealistic portrayal of human emotion. It is chalk-full of intense scenes of people breaking down, crying, and having internal monologues as they discover how they really feel. Your Lie in April is, of course, a melodrama. But when one shines their figurative spotlight on the transformations of character that Kousei, Kaori, and Tsubaki go through – which is what everyone should be focused on – we receive a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale that I think many of us can relate to. I wish Seto Hiroko got more screen time and backstory. Maybe it’s because I’m younger than most venerable anime enthusiasts, or because I have a soft spot for heartbreak, but for me, Your Lie in April was an emotional roller coaster that just kept turning my stomach inside and out.
It is incredible in its main characters, incredible in its presentation, and of course, All. If you have not watched or read this story yet, please do so before watching this video.įirst off, let me just say that I am a huge fan of Shigatsu Wa Kimi no Uso. This video contains massive spoilers for Your Lie in April.
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