Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: Moments
Your Lie in April: Moments / 四月は君の嘘 MOMENTS / Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso OVA
| Genres: Music, Performing Arts, Shounen | |
| Themes: Music, Performing Arts | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: A-1 Pictures | |
| Rating: 7.69 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1368 | |
| Popularity: #2067 | |
| Users Listed: 117,162 | |
| Users Scored: 64,891 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/21/2025 | |
| Aired: May 15, 2015 (Spring) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set within the prestigious Towa Hall, the series explores the intense world of competitive piano performance through the lens of three exceptionally talented musicians. Kousei Arima, initially lauded for his emotionally resonant playing, grapples with a shift towards technical perfection, attracting the attention of Takeshi Aiza, who seeks to emulate Kousei's precision. Meanwhile, Emi Igawa strives to rekindle Kousei’s earlier artistic expression through her lively performances. Beneath the surface of friendly competition lies a complex dynamic; each pianist subtly challenges the others, pushing boundaries and revealing hidden motivations within their pursuit of musical excellence. The narrative delves into themes of artistic identity, the pressures of perfectionism, and the evolving nature of inspiration in a refined and contemplative atmosphere.
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Characters:
- Aiza, Takeshi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki
- Arima, Kousei (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanae, Natsuki
- Igawa, Emi (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori
- Aiza, Nagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kayano, Ai
- Arima, Saki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko
- Arima, Takahiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hamada, Kenji
- Igawa, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakazu, Yumi
- Igawa, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyasaka, Shunzou
- Miyazono, Yoshiyuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookawa, Tooru
- Miyazono, Ryouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shindo, Naomi
- Miyazono, Kaori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taneda, Risa
- Ochiai, Yuriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Atsuko
- Sawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tazawa, Masumi
- Sawabe, Tsubaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakura, Ayane
- Seto, Hiroko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonozaki, Mie
- Setsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Rie
- Setsuko's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Hironori
- Takayanagi, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ooyama, Takanori
- Watari, Ryouta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta
Staff:
- Fukushima, Yuuichi (Producer)
- Saitou, Shunsuke (Producer)
- Tateishi, Kensuke (Producer)
- Ishikawa, Tatsuya (Assistant Producer)
- Kawazoe, Chitose (Assistant Producer)
- Yamatani, Nakuru (Assistant Producer)
- Ishiguro, Kyouhei (Director)
- Yoshioka, Takao (Script, Series Composition)
- wacci (Theme Song Performance)
- Aikyou, Yukiko (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
- Arakawa, Naoshi (Original Creator)
- Asaka, Kazuyuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Asami, Hikaru (In-Between Animation)
- Gotou, Hideki (Production Manager)
- Hamasaki, Tooru (2nd Key Animation)
- Hirayama, Eiko (Special Effects)
- Hosoi, Mieko (Key Animation)
- Itou, Kaori (2nd Key Animation, Animation Director, Key Animation)
- Iwakami, Atsuhiro (Chief Producer)
- Kuroki, Miyuki (2nd Key Animation)
- Maeda, Yuki (Background Art)
- Masui, Naoko (2nd Key Animation)
- Matsushita, Takuya (Chief Producer)
- Minabe, Naoki (Production Manager)
- Nakamura, Ryousuke (Key Animation)
- Nanbu, Hiromi (Key Animation)
- Nishii, Ryosuke (2nd Key Animation)
- Nishimoto, Shuu (Production Manager)
- Nonoshita, Iori (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
- Nozawa, Keisuke (Director of Photography)
- Ochi, Takeshi (Planning)
- Odagiri, Narumi (Production Manager)
- Okuda, Yoshiko (Animation Director)
- Seki, Minami (2nd Key Animation)
- Sekiya, Yoshihiro (Director of Photography)
- Shimizu, Hiroyuki (Planning)
- Shimizu, Soutarou (Key Animation)
- Shiozawa, Yoshinori (Background Art)
- Shou, Menglong (2nd Key Animation)
- Suehira, Asa (Production Manager)
- Suezawa, Kei (Key Animation)
- Sugizono, Akiko (Key Animation)
- Suzuki, Masaru (Key Animation)
- Takahashi, Yuu (Production Manager)
- Todaka, Maki (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
- Tsuzuki, Haruka (In-Between Animation)
- Ueuchi, Kenta (Production Manager)
- Yokoyama, Masaru (Music)
News:
- 'Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso' Volume 11 to Bundle OVA (10/21/2014)
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- Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (anime - Sequel)