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Another anime first impressions time! Let's go!
This time, we're talking about Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, or more conveniently known, Your Lie in April. There is this huge theme of spring and cherry blossoms (which Japan has an abundance of and I'm super jealous), which isn't a unique theme but I think it's more important to the story than it shows on the surface.
I'm not sure if this stood out to anyone else, or if anyone noticed, but I found the anime emulating this...striking method of storytelling. It's very hard to describe it, but during scenes when it's just Arima and Kaori, you can really feel there's a special connection between them two. It's actually quite pleasant to see, instead of the typical boy-blushes-stupidly-at-the-girl-he-blatantly-has-a-crush-on scene. I just overall really appreciate the moments between these two main characters because instead of focusing on the romance and the doki-doki parts, it shows Kaori and Arima's developing relationship and their bond through music.
Also, the animation during when Arima compares not being able to "hear" the piano to suffocating at the bottom of an ocean was beautiful. I don't know, maybe it's the aspect of music involved that makes the atmosphere of this anime rather...mystical. Or mysterious-feeling. That's what it feels like to me. But I do indeed enjoy the comedy that comes around from time-to-time (especially from Watari, bless his soul). The manga, however, feels like a "regular" shounen manga in its atmosphere but the emphasis on music really pulled me in to the manga.
The opening song of the anime was, at first, the main reason I was so hyped for this anime. It's by Goosehouse, a cute and extremely talented group of Japanese musicians, who I greatly admire. Check out their YouTube channel because they do a lot of great covers and also some original songs!
Also, mad props to A-1 Pictures for doing key-animation for Kaori's violin performances because damn, that looks like it took a lot of effort. It's not Attack on Titan level of blowing their budget (but hey, how many animes have that type of fine animation?) but nevertheless the group deserves it.
The anime is a pretty faithful adaptation of the manga, which I love and hate, because while I'm happy nothing major has changed, it's kind of boring to watch honestly (unless there's a certain scene I want to see animated/love).
Oh yeah, and one last thing, I know that Arima's mom is dead and deep down loved her son but this woman sure as heck won't stay in her grave and keeps on haunting Arima like BISH REALLY?
In all seriousness, I am caught up with the manga and he kind of overcomes this mental baggage.
I'm looking forward to seeing more performances animated so that I can hear the lovely music that cute 2-d characters play.
Are you watching/reading Your Lie in April? What are you thoughts on it?
Have a Great Day!
-J U L I E
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