Your Lie in April: Season 1
2014 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.9
What Season 1 of Your Lie in April
Kōsei Arima is a prodigy pianist who stopped hearing music after his mother's death. Since then he has lived a monotonous life, far from the keys and the stage. His routine changes when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist who encourages him to play again. The season follows their relationship through competitions, where Kōsei's block grows worse. Around them are Tsubaki, who is in love with Kōsei and feels left out, and Watari, whom Kaori likes. Former rivals such as Takeshi and Emi also return. The series asks whether Arima can recover what he lost and face the thing that paralyzed him.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Monotone / Colorful
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.
Directing: Kyohei Ishiguro · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Shizuka Ishigami, Rina Dendou, Haruka Yamazaki
1x02 Friend A
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.
Directing: Takahiro Harada · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Shinobu Matsumoto, Ikuji Nose
1x03 Inside Spring
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?
Directing: Kazuya Iwata · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Inori Minase, Ai Kakuma, Chinami Hashimoto, Ryuichi Kijima
1x04 Departure
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?
Directing: Kyohei Ishiguro, Ayako Kono · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Shinobu Matsumoto, Kanehira Yamamoto
1x05 Gray Skies
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.
Directing: Takashi Kojima, Masashi Ishihama · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shizuka Ishigami, Marie Miyake, Yuki Ishikari
1x06 On the Way Home
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.
Directing: Yoshihide Ibata · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Kazuyuki Okitsu, Fuyuka Ono, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami
1x07 The Shadows Whisper
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.
Directing: Takahiro Majima · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Ben Hiura
1x08 Let It Ring
Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?
Directing: Hidetoshi Takahashi · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Ben Hiura
1x09 Resonance
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?
Directing: Miyuki Kuroki · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka
1x10 The Scenery I Shared with You
During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.
Directing: Takahiro Harada · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka
1x11 Light of Life
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.
Directing: Kyohei Ishiguro, Takahiro Kawakoshi · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Mie Sonozaki
1x12 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
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?
Directing: Riki Fukushima · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka
1x13 Love's Sorrow
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.
Directing: Ayako Kurata · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami
1x14 Footsteps
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.
Directing: Tomotaka Shibayama · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shizuka Ishigami, Marie Miyake
1x15 Liar
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.
Directing: Takeshi Yajima · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka
1x16 Two of a Kind
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.
Directing: Miyuki Kuroki · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano
1x17 Twilight
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.
Directing: Ayako Kono · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase
1x18 Hearts Come Together
Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.
Directing: Toshimasa Ishii · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Yuka Terasaki
1x19 Goodbye, Hero
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?
Directing: Kosaya · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki
1x20 Hand in Hand
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.
Directing: Takeshi Yajima · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano, Shizuka Ishigami
1x21 Snow
Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.
Directing: Ayako Kurata, Tomotaka Shibayama · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki
1x22 Spring Wind Season Finale
Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.
Directing: Kyohei Ishiguro, Miyuki Kuroki · Writing: Takawo Yoshioka · Starring: Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Mie Sonozaki, Toru Okawa
Season 1 Cast
Risa TanedaKaori Miyazono (voice)22 episodes
Shizuka IshigamiContestant (voice)16 episodes
Mie SonozakiHiroko Seto (voice)13 episodes
Rina DendouMusic Competition Contestant (voice)11 episodes
Atsuko TanakaYuriko Ochiai (voice)9 episodes
Takanori OoyamaAkira Takayanagi (voice)8 episodes
Hiromichi TezukaTeacher (voice)7 episodes
Ben HiuraJunzou Ibata (voice)6 episodes
Ikuji NoseAudience Member (voice)6 episodes
Ari OzawaKomugi (voice)5 episodes
Marie MiyakeNurse (voice)5 episodes
Kanehira YamamotoHomeroom Teacher (voice)5 episodes
Genki MuroAudience Member (voice)5 episodes
Harumi SakuraiShopping Mall PA Announcement (voice)5 episodes
Nobuo TobitaMr. Kazama (voice)4 episodes
Kazuyuki OkitsuSaitou (voice)4 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Your Lie in April
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of Your Lie in April?
Season 1 of Your Lie in April has 22 episodes.
When did Your Lie in April season 1 premiere?
Aired October 10, 2014.
Where to watch Your Lie in April season 1?
Subscription, on Animebox Channel Amazon Channel (offer may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to TMDB user ratings, episode 1x22, «Spring Wind», with a 8.2.