Synopsis
Continues the story of Your Lie in April: Moments
At the prestigious Towa Hall, three piano prodigies take part in a competition, beginning with the exceptionally talented Kousei Arima. His first performance, full of emotion, captivates the fiery Emi Igawa, but over time Kousei transforms into a pianist renowned for his exactness and perfectionism, drawing the notice of the eccentric Takeshi Aiza. Without either being aware of the other, Emi and Aiza begin channeling their musical energies toward Kousei—Emi hoping to restore his earlier passionate style through her own vibrant playing, and Aiza fueled by his admiration for Kousei as he strives to beat him in a genuine rivalry.
In this installment
Once celebrated as the "Human Metronome," piano prodigy Kousei Arima achieved fame and acclaim through his flawless timing, cultivated under his mother's rigorous guidance. However, following her sudden passing, Kousei lost the ability to hear the sound of the piano, leading him to abandon performing entirely. Now a junior high student, he lives a monotonous life alongside his friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari, struggling with his grief while retaining a deep love for music. His gray world is suddenly transformed when he encounters the eccentric violinist Kaori Miyazono, who demands that he return to the stage as her accompanist. Through a poignant deception, the two draw nearer, with Kaori determined to bring color and light back into Kousei's existence.
Background
Winner in the anime division of the 2016 Sugoi Japan® Awards.
