Despite the fact that I really wanted to watch this series, the amount of spoilers I'd seen about it discouraged me. but at the same time, as a person who considers himself a fan of classical music. I feel like I shouldn't be missing out on this series. I just randomly got in the mood and gave it a shot. and this series had exceeded my initial expectations.
Your Lie in April is a deceptively wonderful series, and at first glance, it seems to be just a tale of romance, but once you get past the introduction, you'll see that it offers much more than you initially anticipate.
❝ I hate piano. but if I'm clinging to it, it's because I have nothing else. Take away the piano, and I'm empty. There's nothing left but an ugly resonance. ❞
Kousei Arima is a child prodigy pianist. When he was a kid, under the guidance of a strict mother, he underwent rigorous and harsh training. His childhood was filled with resentment, guilt, and trauma due to the immense pressure he underwent. Despite his painful childhood, Arima is calm, gentle, and dense. A characteristic I wouldn't expect from someone who had been through a painful past He spends his days along with his childhood friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Watari Ryouta. But he frequently spent his time alone with his thoughts. His seemingly dull and monotonous life suddenly became more vibrant when he met Kaori Miyazono.
Kaori is a passionate violinist. a cheerful, aggressive type of person. almost the complete antithesis of Arima's personality. She is a phenomenal violinist, despite being regarded as a really sloppy violinist from a technical perspective, such as not adhering to music score sheets as they are written. as if making the music her own. Even so, it is her distinct playing style that is the most captivating aspect of her music.
Arima and Kaori's initial relationship may have left many people feeling dissatisfied. And even as the series progresses, one would have high expectations for the romance element it contains. After all, that is how the anime portrayed the preface. and you cant help but imagine how their relationship would grow.
❝ Whether you’re sad, you’re a mess, or you’ve hit rock bottom, you still have TO PLAY! That’s how people like us survive. ❞
—Kaori Miyazono
Many characters in the series have their own person they look up to, someone they admire, like a candle in the midst of darkness, like a hero. And for Arima, it's Kaori Miyazono. Her compassion assisted him in breaking free from his dark past. He was once more able to get to his feet and carry on with his life.
This series' greater allure comes from the fact that it is more than just a tale of falling in love in the midst of youth or about a musician's passion for music, delving deep into their heart. It is a story about freedom.
Freedom from the shackles of emotion, from the cage of fear you are trapped in. healing the wounds of the painful past. Maybe change isn't so bad after all; all you need to do is muster the courage, inspiration, and motivation to move forward and step onto something unconventional you've been too afraid to enter. and by then you'll be able to see the whole world and find yourself, where you truly belong.
Time is flowing, and change is inevitable. Whether you love or loathe your seemingly unchanging life, change will always come. Days will not always be the same. You have no choice but to accept and embrace it, regardless of how frightening or painful it may be. and live another chapter of your life. Even if the people around you leave you along the way, even if it means struggling, even though you don't know what lies ahead, always continue to step forward. In this way, the joyful moments and precious memories you shared with your loved ones won't be in vain.
We will have both difficult and joyful experiences along the way. We will meet people with whom we will share our good times. and even though the relationship and pleasant memories we have with someone may only last a short while, their presence lasts just long enough to affect us in ways we never imagined possible.
Some fans might find the portrayal of youth in this series to be unrealistically mature. We frequently did not perceive life as being so profoundly meaningful when we were that age. But that is what this series is willingly approaching in a fanciful but passionate manner. After all, Your lie in April is a fictional work that has been written and presented in a way that allows it to tell a rich and emotionally evocative story. given that it could have a few drawbacks as a work of fiction. But it's not that significant, and you wouldn't mind much anyway.
Fiction is often made up of ideality, something out of reality. because, let's face the truth, reality can be dull, painful, and scary. Simply put, the universe is simply unconcerned with your thoughts and feelings. But with fiction, an ideal story can be brought to life. something that is hardly ever possible for us to experience in real life. It's entertaining, it's interesting. Your Lie in April is a kind of story that initially seems to be made of ideality. it's light-hearted, and warming. but at the same time also tainted with elements of sorrow and despair. As the story develops, these two opposing elements will come into contact, and which will give you the impression that perhaps it will have an emotional satisfying outcome. Not all stories, though, are willing to approach it in that manner. Despite this, Your lie in April managed to transform it into a bittersweet feeling.
Among all the stories you've ever heard or seen, those that have left an indelible imprint on your heart are perhaps the most memorable. those that touches your emotion, and left your mind contemplating. and that is what I experienced in this series. It will be one of those that I'll never forget. Perhaps leaving a mark on the audience's hearts was the main objective of this series. so that it will leave a lasting impression. and it succeeds in doing so.
The animation is excellent. It stands out in the places where it needs to stand out. and it succeeds in conveying the atmosphere it seeks to convey. The atmosphere and characters are given such a lively vibe thanks to the prominent lighting and vibrant colors.
The same theme can be heard in the soundtrack. Together with the visuals, it creates the atmosphere and emotions suitable for each scenario being presented. When the character begins to play a classical piece, it uses the opportunity to portray a story at the same time. This results in an inexplicable feeling that only music can convey.
this anime already exists for quite a long time now. and it's likely that you've already seen a lot of the spoilers before you even watched it, (at least for me) which is discouraging. It's unfortunate that this series lost some of its potential viewers because they were aware of how it would end. But this series is more than that, I assure you. More than you might imagine, it has a lot to offer. this series is beautiful, and worth shredding tears for.
41 out of 43 users liked this review
