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四月は君の嘘 [Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso] #2
Your Lie in April Vol. 2
RONDO CAPRICCIOSO After the death of his mother, child prodigy Arima Kosei gave up the piano forever - or so he thought. That vow turned out to be no match for the persistence of sprightly violinist Kaori Miyazono, who's roped Arima back into the world of competitive classical music. But after so many years, will Arima be able to sit down at the ivories again like nothing happened? Or will history repeat itself, with Arima crumbling under the pressure?
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First published January 17, 2012
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April 17, 2025
I mean let's be honest. At this point, this is probably going to be a 5 star series read for me. I don't think I'm going to find much fault in any of these volumes because I relate to them so much
Volume 2 picks up exactly where we left off with volume 1. This one specifically focuses on the Kousei being roped into helping Kaori at her competition. He is supposed to accompany her while she plays the violin. The sheer fear that goes with performing in a concert hall is captured perfectly in this volume. Down to the body language and the way the music is expressed. I remember when I had to perform in a concert hall for my teacher's teacher. The nervousness and fear I felt on that single day was incredible. I can only imagine what that felt like for Kousei considering he took so much time away from playing and didn't really have the opportunity to study the music. While I won't reveal exactly what happens during the performance, I will say that Kaori is such a great supportive character. The amount of faith that she has in Kousei and his ability to play is so amazing and beautiful. It truly is the music that connects the two of them together. This is definitely a volume that is based in character study. Not only do we get better insight to Kaori and Kousei as characters, but we also get great insight to the side characters. There is a reveal related to Kaori that may indicate that we're going to get a sad ending and I don't think that I'm really prepared.
Volume 2 picks up exactly where we left off with volume 1. This one specifically focuses on the Kousei being roped into helping Kaori at her competition. He is supposed to accompany her while she plays the violin. The sheer fear that goes with performing in a concert hall is captured perfectly in this volume. Down to the body language and the way the music is expressed. I remember when I had to perform in a concert hall for my teacher's teacher. The nervousness and fear I felt on that single day was incredible. I can only imagine what that felt like for Kousei considering he took so much time away from playing and didn't really have the opportunity to study the music. While I won't reveal exactly what happens during the performance, I will say that Kaori is such a great supportive character. The amount of faith that she has in Kousei and his ability to play is so amazing and beautiful. It truly is the music that connects the two of them together. This is definitely a volume that is based in character study. Not only do we get better insight to Kaori and Kousei as characters, but we also get great insight to the side characters. There is a reveal related to Kaori that may indicate that we're going to get a sad ending and I don't think that I'm really prepared.
August 20, 2019
Arima you freaking genius.
July 19, 2022
Estuvo bonito. Cuatro capítulos que se leen rápido.
Bonito volumen que nos transmite la idea de que para salir de la tristeza y la frustración a veces necesitamos del apoyo de las demás personas. Solemos encerrarnos tanto en nuestros propios problemas que dejamos de pedir ayuda porque nos da vergüenza exhibir esa faceta débil y abatida que todos poseemos en el fondo de nuestro ser. Es normal tener problemas, traumas y miedos, pero cuando estamos en una situación difícil todo eso lo ignoramos: en esos momentos lo único que hacemos es culparnos por nuestra incapacidad de resolver aquellos problemas. Por ello, me gusta el rol de los amigos de Arima Kousei que intentan de una u otra forma acercarlo nuevamente a lo que mejor sabe hacer: tocar el piano.
En este volumen empiezan a presentarse poco a poco fragmentos del pasado de los personajes, su vida romántica, sus anhelos, su vida escolar, algunos problemas que tienen en su presente, etc. El tipo de humor me ha parecido cándido, aunque divertido. Lo más bonito sin duda es la violinista, Miyazono Kaori, que posee una alegría innata que transmite por donde pasa. Además, como esta alegría está combinada con su faceta extrovertida, esto permite una fusión muy agradable de diversión, osadía y pasión. Tanto sus frases memorables que dejan reflexionando seriamente al protagonista, como su alta energía vibracional que invita a enfrentar el miedo con irreverencia, son características muy bonitas que me encantan de esta chica.
Como historia personal confesaré que no soy disciplinado leyendo mangas. De hecho, el primer volumen de este manga lo leí hace dos años, y aunque me había gustado se me olvidó continuar la historia. No obstante, espero instaurar ese hábito de leer por lo menos un capítulo diario para avanzar poco a poco, con esta y demás historias, que me están esperando en este extenso mundo del manga.
Buen tomo, me ha gustado, anhelo leer el siguiente.
Bonito volumen que nos transmite la idea de que para salir de la tristeza y la frustración a veces necesitamos del apoyo de las demás personas. Solemos encerrarnos tanto en nuestros propios problemas que dejamos de pedir ayuda porque nos da vergüenza exhibir esa faceta débil y abatida que todos poseemos en el fondo de nuestro ser. Es normal tener problemas, traumas y miedos, pero cuando estamos en una situación difícil todo eso lo ignoramos: en esos momentos lo único que hacemos es culparnos por nuestra incapacidad de resolver aquellos problemas. Por ello, me gusta el rol de los amigos de Arima Kousei que intentan de una u otra forma acercarlo nuevamente a lo que mejor sabe hacer: tocar el piano.
En este volumen empiezan a presentarse poco a poco fragmentos del pasado de los personajes, su vida romántica, sus anhelos, su vida escolar, algunos problemas que tienen en su presente, etc. El tipo de humor me ha parecido cándido, aunque divertido. Lo más bonito sin duda es la violinista, Miyazono Kaori, que posee una alegría innata que transmite por donde pasa. Además, como esta alegría está combinada con su faceta extrovertida, esto permite una fusión muy agradable de diversión, osadía y pasión. Tanto sus frases memorables que dejan reflexionando seriamente al protagonista, como su alta energía vibracional que invita a enfrentar el miedo con irreverencia, son características muy bonitas que me encantan de esta chica.
Como historia personal confesaré que no soy disciplinado leyendo mangas. De hecho, el primer volumen de este manga lo leí hace dos años, y aunque me había gustado se me olvidó continuar la historia. No obstante, espero instaurar ese hábito de leer por lo menos un capítulo diario para avanzar poco a poco, con esta y demás historias, que me están esperando en este extenso mundo del manga.
Buen tomo, me ha gustado, anhelo leer el siguiente.
November 15, 2025
“This silence belongs to us… and every single person out there, is waiting for us to fill it with something.”
The sequel is every bit as good as the original! I like how it just kept going, and all the little character traits are quite useful. Kosei accompanying Kaori during her violin competition is my favourite scene. The manga's main focus is on this one event, and they couldn't have done it any better. I had the distinct impression of being at that concert hall.
I'm only halfway through the second volume, but I'm already hooked. I think I'll enjoy each book
more and more as time goes on!
You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.
The sequel is every bit as good as the original! I like how it just kept going, and all the little character traits are quite useful. Kosei accompanying Kaori during her violin competition is my favourite scene. The manga's main focus is on this one event, and they couldn't have done it any better. I had the distinct impression of being at that concert hall.
I'm only halfway through the second volume, but I'm already hooked. I think I'll enjoy each book
more and more as time goes on!
You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.
June 6, 2019
There is something irresistibly enchanting about this series, and I simply cannot help but like it. Being a musician myself, may have a great deal to do with that. I love that our two main characters play the violin and piano, two instruments that I openly adore.
The majority of the book centres around the performance, which is done beautifully. I can almost feel like I'm in that actual concert hall. Performing in front of an audience in a concert, can be absolutely terrifying, and I can definitely relate to Kousei's nervousness. I appreciate the relationship that is forming between Kousei and Kaori, and the humour that the author brings in certainly helps with warming to those characters.
The artwork is wonderful, I cannot fault it. My only issue is, that is that I came to the end of this volume way too soon.
The majority of the book centres around the performance, which is done beautifully. I can almost feel like I'm in that actual concert hall. Performing in front of an audience in a concert, can be absolutely terrifying, and I can definitely relate to Kousei's nervousness. I appreciate the relationship that is forming between Kousei and Kaori, and the humour that the author brings in certainly helps with warming to those characters.
The artwork is wonderful, I cannot fault it. My only issue is, that is that I came to the end of this volume way too soon.
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September 21, 2025“everything you say, everything you do…all of it…shines so brightly. to me, it’s blinding. i have to close my eyes.”
i’m not gonna rate every single volume but i do like all of them don’t get me wrong!! it’s so painful in the early stages of this story when kousei hasn’t found his footing yet but the payoff at the end is so worth it 🤭 i’m for sure gonna be binging this manga nowww
“you are freedom itself.”
“no, i’m not. music is freedom.”
November 26, 2018
This was a strong sequel to the opening volume and focuses on Arima’s and Kaori’s blossoming friendship over classical music. I had goosebumps reading their performance and the sheer passion they have for music is wonderfully shown on their faces. I feel like Kaori’s fainting spells are going to be the start of something sad though which I’m not looking forward to reading :/
I love how diverse Arima and Kaori are - the former is pretty introverted, shy and humble while Kaori is extrovert, loud and revels in attracting attention. I think they complement each other perfectly. Also love Tsubaki snd Watari as supporting characters and hope we get to see much more of them in future volumes!
4.5 stars
I love how diverse Arima and Kaori are - the former is pretty introverted, shy and humble while Kaori is extrovert, loud and revels in attracting attention. I think they complement each other perfectly. Also love Tsubaki snd Watari as supporting characters and hope we get to see much more of them in future volumes!
4.5 stars
May 10, 2016
No tengo palabras para describir el momento del recital... PRECIOSO!!
October 21, 2021
3.5
"Siento como si estuviera en el fondo de un mar oscuro, donde no oigo nada, donde no hay nadie".
Me está gustando lo que quiere mostrarnos el manga. Por este motivo voy a tomarmelo con más calma. Este segundo tomo puede aun ser la introducción pero siento que va a ser un manga bastante profundo.
"Muy pronto abril llegará a su fin".
"Siento como si estuviera en el fondo de un mar oscuro, donde no oigo nada, donde no hay nadie".
Me está gustando lo que quiere mostrarnos el manga. Por este motivo voy a tomarmelo con más calma. Este segundo tomo puede aun ser la introducción pero siento que va a ser un manga bastante profundo.
"Muy pronto abril llegará a su fin".
August 16, 2019
The second volume is just as good as the first! I can relate to what Kosei feels on stage as he's performing. I've always wished I were more like Kaori—the music flowing out naturally and creatively.
Kaori in the hospital worries me, though. This isn't going to be a tragic manga, is it?
Kaori in the hospital worries me, though. This isn't going to be a tragic manga, is it?
March 28, 2024
Volumul doi a început exact în punctul în care s-a încheiat primul volum, iar această continuitate m-a încântat. De obicei se sare câteva zile sau mai mult în continuarea acțiunii sau se începe următorul volum cu un moment diferit, însă aici nu a fost cazul.
I-am urmărit pe Kosei și Kaori în momentul lor muzical din competiție și atât de bine au fost surprinse și redate trăirile lor, încât aveam impresia că sunt în sală, urmărindu-i, și nu pe canapea, pierdută în paginile cărții. Presiunea, teama de a eșua, broboadele de transpirație, au fost doar o parte dintre emoțiile resimțite de artiștii noștrii, dar și încrederea necondiționată pe care Kaori o are în Kosei…
Acest volum s-a bazat pe analizarea personajelor, atât a celor principale, cât și cele secundare, întrucât nici cele secundare nu au fost lăsate deoparte, am primit mici cadre cu acestea în care le putem surprinde trăirile, dar a fost surprins și un moment care mi-a dat de gândit, temându-mă pentru ce va urma în următoarele volume.
Relația dintre Kosei și Kaori este frumos construită și deși sunt caractere total opuse, el introvertit și timid, ea extrovertită și zgomotoasă, se completează perfect și este o plăcere în a-i urmări de-a lungul poveștii. Sunt nerăbdătoare să aflu ce se mai întâmplă, dar am și o frică ce mă macină, însă rămâne de văzut dacă mi se vor confirma bănuielile sau nu 🙈.
I-am urmărit pe Kosei și Kaori în momentul lor muzical din competiție și atât de bine au fost surprinse și redate trăirile lor, încât aveam impresia că sunt în sală, urmărindu-i, și nu pe canapea, pierdută în paginile cărții. Presiunea, teama de a eșua, broboadele de transpirație, au fost doar o parte dintre emoțiile resimțite de artiștii noștrii, dar și încrederea necondiționată pe care Kaori o are în Kosei…
Acest volum s-a bazat pe analizarea personajelor, atât a celor principale, cât și cele secundare, întrucât nici cele secundare nu au fost lăsate deoparte, am primit mici cadre cu acestea în care le putem surprinde trăirile, dar a fost surprins și un moment care mi-a dat de gândit, temându-mă pentru ce va urma în următoarele volume.
Relația dintre Kosei și Kaori este frumos construită și deși sunt caractere total opuse, el introvertit și timid, ea extrovertită și zgomotoasă, se completează perfect și este o plăcere în a-i urmări de-a lungul poveștii. Sunt nerăbdătoare să aflu ce se mai întâmplă, dar am și o frică ce mă macină, însă rămâne de văzut dacă mi se vor confirma bănuielile sau nu 🙈.
July 23, 2019
4/5stars
Great continuation, the author really knows how to capture what is like to be a musician from what I know of it being an oboe player for 7 years!
Great continuation, the author really knows how to capture what is like to be a musician from what I know of it being an oboe player for 7 years!
July 30, 2021
Reading this series makes me equally as sad and as joyous as watching it.
"Totally naïve. Utterly capricious. She's constantly throwing me around like I'm on a rollercoaster. This girl herself is like a journey to who knows where.
'You are freedom itself.'
'No, I'm not. Music is freedom."
Obviously, this manga is about music, so I don't think reading it is as powerful as watching it because of that reason, but Arakawa still does a phenomenal job of making the performances and feelings come to life in this book.
~Also Saito is waaaaay more attractive in the show haha~
Have a wonderful morning 😎
"Totally naïve. Utterly capricious. She's constantly throwing me around like I'm on a rollercoaster. This girl herself is like a journey to who knows where.
'You are freedom itself.'
'No, I'm not. Music is freedom."
Obviously, this manga is about music, so I don't think reading it is as powerful as watching it because of that reason, but Arakawa still does a phenomenal job of making the performances and feelings come to life in this book.
~Also Saito is waaaaay more attractive in the show haha~
Have a wonderful morning 😎
May 28, 2020
Review for the entire series.
Naoshi Arakawa's Your Lie in April is a finely crafted work that will draw a steady stream of emotion from the barren crust of a calcified heart. It is a tearjerker, but it's actually a well-balanced work of humor, drama, and romance. At its heart, this story is a tragedy and a love story as well. It is a love story about life; and the tears it brings, whether from joy, sorrow, or delight.
I recommend you read this story along side the musical accompaniment it suggests in its notes. It will increase your enjoyment by tenfold.
Naoshi Arakawa's Your Lie in April is a finely crafted work that will draw a steady stream of emotion from the barren crust of a calcified heart. It is a tearjerker, but it's actually a well-balanced work of humor, drama, and romance. At its heart, this story is a tragedy and a love story as well. It is a love story about life; and the tears it brings, whether from joy, sorrow, or delight.
I recommend you read this story along side the musical accompaniment it suggests in its notes. It will increase your enjoyment by tenfold.
April 20, 2024
「お願いします 私の伴奏をしてください 私をちょっぴり支えてください くじけそうになる私を── 支えてください」
''Please, be my accompanist, support me a little bit, Please support me in this moment I’m about to lose heart.''
''Please, be my accompanist, support me a little bit, Please support me in this moment I’m about to lose heart.''
August 26, 2019
Love the way it just carried on, also all the little extra character details are so helpful.
Again 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read, this one is better than the first so can’t wait for number 3 !
Again 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read, this one is better than the first so can’t wait for number 3 !
June 19, 2024
Nu că aș ține eu mare cont de anotimpul sau luna din titlul unei cărți, dar cumva am păstrat acest volum pentru săptămânile astea, numai bine pentru a mă putea bucura de lectură chiar sub un cireș înflorit.
Volumul 2 din "Minciuna ta din aprilie" reia firul poveștii exact de unde prima carte l-a lăsat, cu cei doi protagoniști gata să se urce pe scenă. Recitalul de vioară și pian este neașteptat, la fel cum și apariția copilului minune Kōsei îi surprinde pe toți. Acesta a fost numit un geniu al clapelor, însă de când i-a murit mama nu a mai pus mâna pe partituri. Kaori Miyazono îl convinge însă să îi mai dea o șansă pianului, dar oare acest lucru îi poate dezgheța mâinile și mintea cu privire la cântatul la pian?
Simpatic și acest volum, ce cred că s-ar potrivi perfect pentru adolescenți, având o poveste cute, ușor de citit și cu multe momente tipice acelora ani când pubertatea face ravagii printre emoții.
Volumul 2 din "Minciuna ta din aprilie" reia firul poveștii exact de unde prima carte l-a lăsat, cu cei doi protagoniști gata să se urce pe scenă. Recitalul de vioară și pian este neașteptat, la fel cum și apariția copilului minune Kōsei îi surprinde pe toți. Acesta a fost numit un geniu al clapelor, însă de când i-a murit mama nu a mai pus mâna pe partituri. Kaori Miyazono îl convinge însă să îi mai dea o șansă pianului, dar oare acest lucru îi poate dezgheța mâinile și mintea cu privire la cântatul la pian?
Simpatic și acest volum, ce cred că s-ar potrivi perfect pentru adolescenți, având o poveste cute, ușor de citit și cu multe momente tipice acelora ani când pubertatea face ravagii printre emoții.
March 20, 2017
¡Qué pasión tocando el violín! Me acabo de enterar de que hay anime también, voy a verlo ahora mismo. Esta historia se merece ser escuchada.
June 4, 2021
3.75.
July 28, 2023
The piano competition where Kaori is playing the violin with Kosei is her accompanist is perhaps one of the most intense segments I've ever read in a manga. So much sweat! It's hard work and Kosei is really struggling. As this volume ends, we see everyone striving so hard toward their dreams and not succeeding (yet?) This is a hard series, because there's no easy victories. I think that's the point.
Keeping reading today...I don't know why I put this down after the first volume. Now I can't stop.
Keeping reading today...I don't know why I put this down after the first volume. Now I can't stop.
February 12, 2024
I really adore the way this manga continues to unfold. Even if I know thanks to the anime that it goes on to explore more tragedy, grief and trauma, the manga reads fast and it's beautiful in the way it chooses to approach the topics it deals with and how it portrays its characters as very human kids.
August 3, 2025
Oh my god they play together and it goes so wrong.
I love how Kaori stops playing as soon as the piano stops.
I love how she supports and helps him take that step and Arima just finds answers for himself.
I love the friends who support and give their all and I'm happy for Tsubaki and would like to know more about her.
I will definitely continue reading this manga and highly recommend it.
I love how Kaori stops playing as soon as the piano stops.
I love how she supports and helps him take that step and Arima just finds answers for himself.
I love the friends who support and give their all and I'm happy for Tsubaki and would like to know more about her.
I will definitely continue reading this manga and highly recommend it.
December 30, 2017
4.5/5
There are some cheesy moments, and the main girl (whose name I can't remember offhand) is something of a manic pixie dream girl. But on the whole, the writing and the artwork are both quite good. And it's emotional enough that I can't help but love it, in spite of its flaws.
There are some cheesy moments, and the main girl (whose name I can't remember offhand) is something of a manic pixie dream girl. But on the whole, the writing and the artwork are both quite good. And it's emotional enough that I can't help but love it, in spite of its flaws.
August 15, 2018
I've become addicted to this series and can't stop reading it!
I struggle with graphic novels as I often forget to look at the pictures. This one doesn't rely heavily on the pictures so if I forget to look I'm not totally lost.
I struggle with graphic novels as I often forget to look at the pictures. This one doesn't rely heavily on the pictures so if I forget to look I'm not totally lost.
December 20, 2025
wanted to give it five stars because I really liked seeing his mental state portrayed throughout the volume and also liked more solo Tsubaki content, but it is sooo manic pixie dream girl it's hard to ignore, especially the last scene lol
May 6, 2020
Los personajes son muy divertidos y las reflexiones muy profundas. Precioso.
June 7, 2020
No me gusta el ritmo de la historia, siento que nos aventaron muy de golpe.
October 7, 2021
As one of my all time favorite animes, the manga doesn't disappoint
February 5, 2022
4,5 - bardzo lubię tą mangę, jednak anime oddaje więcej emocji, dlatego obniżona ocena :]
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