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四月は君の嘘 [Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso] #3
Your Lie in April Vol. 3
SCARS AND EGG SANDWICHES Kosei's return to the stage as Kaori's accompanist was a complete disaster. He couldn't hear the music, he lost track of the tempo, and they stopped and restarted the piece. But it did accomplish one thing: It reminded him of the thrill of playing for an eager audience. Now Kaori's demanding Kosei enter a piano competition solo, but he's terrified that, alone on the bench, the ghost of his abusive mother will paralyze him yet again...
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2012
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April 17, 2025
YES YES YES YES YES. I am so in love with this manga! I can't say it enough!
We are finally getting some deeper insight to Kousei's past as he attempts to make his way back to the stage. He's struggling a lot with attempting to perform because of a disability. It's interesting seeing him work through it. Of course, Kaori is there to help guide him through the preparations that he needs. There are some interesting elements at play including a small love triangle that I didn't expect, but is actually not bothering me. There is also the introduction of new characters who are old rivals of Kousei who are interested that he's come back to the competition arena. While it seems like pure hatred from his rivals, I think that the story and characterization will actually end up being a bit more complex. I can't begin to explain how much this story is doing for me. I don't know if I'm being a bit biased because of my musical background, but I'm loving this. The art is so freaking good. It's perfection. Once again, if you haven't checked out this manga read it!
We are finally getting some deeper insight to Kousei's past as he attempts to make his way back to the stage. He's struggling a lot with attempting to perform because of a disability. It's interesting seeing him work through it. Of course, Kaori is there to help guide him through the preparations that he needs. There are some interesting elements at play including a small love triangle that I didn't expect, but is actually not bothering me. There is also the introduction of new characters who are old rivals of Kousei who are interested that he's come back to the competition arena. While it seems like pure hatred from his rivals, I think that the story and characterization will actually end up being a bit more complex. I can't begin to explain how much this story is doing for me. I don't know if I'm being a bit biased because of my musical background, but I'm loving this. The art is so freaking good. It's perfection. Once again, if you haven't checked out this manga read it!
November 15, 2025
"Isn't it funny how the most unforgettable scenes can be so trivial?"
Fantastic series and it’s only getting better!
This volume surprised me by expanding the story's scope beyond Kosei's piano competition to include the effects of competitiveness and the ambitions of celebrities on others around him. I never expected music competitions to be that difficult.
Highly addictive for anyone interested in Manga.
You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.
Fantastic series and it’s only getting better!
This volume surprised me by expanding the story's scope beyond Kosei's piano competition to include the effects of competitiveness and the ambitions of celebrities on others around him. I never expected music competitions to be that difficult.
Highly addictive for anyone interested in Manga.
You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.
February 14, 2019
I have a feeling this story is going to leave me shattered in the end
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September 24, 2025“thank you. for coming into my life. since that day…my world—even my keyboard…has been full of color.”
this is so quotable omg!! i really did forget how beautiful the story is. it’s for music lovers everywhere!! i really need to channel my kousei and get back on my piano grind honestly 😌 BUT ANYWAYYY COMPETITION NEXT VOLUME!!! 😛✌️
“a girl who has a crush on my friend. a boy and a girl, alone in a music room…as if hiding from the silver moon. in the dark of night…it’s as if only the two of us exist.”
August 2, 2019
This series is just gorgeous. I enjoyed this installment more than the previous one. I love that the entire storyline revolves around music, in particular, the piano and violin, my two favourite instruments.
Much of this is staged in the concert hall, but before that, we are able to get to know a couple of the other characters a little better. There is evidently a love triangle that has formed, so I hope that isn't dragged out too long over the next installments. I love the artwork and how how everything relates to music, and the way it makes a person feel. I look forward to book four!
Much of this is staged in the concert hall, but before that, we are able to get to know a couple of the other characters a little better. There is evidently a love triangle that has formed, so I hope that isn't dragged out too long over the next installments. I love the artwork and how how everything relates to music, and the way it makes a person feel. I look forward to book four!
May 10, 2016
Me ahogo en lágrimas con el momento que se ha marcado Tsubaki.
October 21, 2021
3.5
"Quiero que toque el piano..no quiero que sufra. Ahora mismo se está refugiando en la música. Está sacando el dolor y el sufrimiento e incluso sus luchas internas. Las está canalizando a través del piano".
No voy a mentir que le estoy cogiendo el cariño a los personajes. Parecen muy achuchables. Sin embargo, ahora mismo creo que debería haber pospuesto las lecturas pero yo sigo. Poco a poco vamos viendo un principio de desarollo en los personajes y yo creo que cuando llegué al final serán unos personajes completamente distintos a los que eran en el primer tomo.
"Ojalá se detuviera el tiempo para siempre".
"Quiero que toque el piano..no quiero que sufra. Ahora mismo se está refugiando en la música. Está sacando el dolor y el sufrimiento e incluso sus luchas internas. Las está canalizando a través del piano".
No voy a mentir que le estoy cogiendo el cariño a los personajes. Parecen muy achuchables. Sin embargo, ahora mismo creo que debería haber pospuesto las lecturas pero yo sigo. Poco a poco vamos viendo un principio de desarollo en los personajes y yo creo que cuando llegué al final serán unos personajes completamente distintos a los que eran en el primer tomo.
"Ojalá se detuviera el tiempo para siempre".
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August 25, 2020These three volumes (3-5) continue the fascinating story of Kosei Arima, a teen whose promising future as a pianist abruptly came to a halt with the death of his mother and his inability to hear the notes he tries to play. His friend, Kaori, manages to convince the young man to accompany her during a violin competition, but this is no cure for Kosei's problem. As the story progresses, two rivals, Takeshi and Emi learn that Kosei has regained some of his old confidence and is entering another competition; they both vow to defeat him. With the day of the event drawing closer, the teen is haunted by his past, including ghostly memories of his demanding and abusive mother. Will all these pressures be too much for Kosei to overcome? Give this series a try and find out! -Louisa A.
June 4, 2021
Wait I loved this? That’s a surprise
February 1, 2023
it was soo cute this is a fav series for me so expect all 5 stars! lol
March 20, 2022
I feel like nothing really happens in this volume, but I am sooooooooo excited to get to the the later volumes!!!!
Based on which episodes I liked best, everything after vol. 8 is going to be - - - - - aghjhfbjlhdbfglkjsbdfjlhb.
= heartbreak.
Have a wonderful afternoon 🎹🎻.
Based on which episodes I liked best, everything after vol. 8 is going to be - - - - - aghjhfbjlhdbfglkjsbdfjlhb.
= heartbreak.
Have a wonderful afternoon 🎹🎻.
September 18, 2022
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/84gucIpTjDM
"Right now, Arima-kun is trying to turn that pain into music. We take the pain, the suffering—we put all our struggles out there for everyone to see. That's how our music comes alive."
Technically I didn't even read to halfway, but the first quarter gave me exactly what I needed to see and going to stop here with this series. I feel confident Kosei is going to grow and heal and that he will indeed one day hear his music again. The conversation that Kaori and the other girl have really meant a lot to me personally, specifically how Kosei's friend said she wanted to see him to play the piano again but not at the extent of it being painful to him. It also meant a lot when Kaori apologizes and realized she didn't think of his feelings when pushing him to keep playing the piano. Kosei's response to her apology was everything and feel content that this is personally a good stopping point for me.
Was this a "bad" series? No, I definitely don't think it was. It was just not for me and rather stop where I did for my own peace and wellbeing.
"Right now, Arima-kun is trying to turn that pain into music. We take the pain, the suffering—we put all our struggles out there for everyone to see. That's how our music comes alive."
Technically I didn't even read to halfway, but the first quarter gave me exactly what I needed to see and going to stop here with this series. I feel confident Kosei is going to grow and heal and that he will indeed one day hear his music again. The conversation that Kaori and the other girl have really meant a lot to me personally, specifically how Kosei's friend said she wanted to see him to play the piano again but not at the extent of it being painful to him. It also meant a lot when Kaori apologizes and realized she didn't think of his feelings when pushing him to keep playing the piano. Kosei's response to her apology was everything and feel content that this is personally a good stopping point for me.
Was this a "bad" series? No, I definitely don't think it was. It was just not for me and rather stop where I did for my own peace and wellbeing.
August 17, 2019
This is such an insightful reflection on competition—both the events, which are the situations of this volume, and the idea of competition itself. This volume of Your Lie in April surprised me by broadening the scope of the story from just Kosei's piano competition to the way competitiveness and dreams of stardom affect others around him, too—Tsubaki in softball, and Watari in soccer.
The story is tightly focused on a huge question: Who am I, apart from who I am in relation to other people? The conversations Kosei has with himself, with Kaori, and with a wise black cat are real and challenging. I see myself and my own aspirations and fears all throughout this book.
I can't predict what's going to happen in Book 4. Part of me wants Kosei to triumph; another part will be content for him to learn what he can from a failure. I'm eager to find out which way it goes.
The story is tightly focused on a huge question: Who am I, apart from who I am in relation to other people? The conversations Kosei has with himself, with Kaori, and with a wise black cat are real and challenging. I see myself and my own aspirations and fears all throughout this book.
I can't predict what's going to happen in Book 4. Part of me wants Kosei to triumph; another part will be content for him to learn what he can from a failure. I'm eager to find out which way it goes.
October 4, 2016
Sweet and emotional. Not the best but it is a nice manga))) First loves , childhood passions and music!
And Tsubaki/Kousei moment was so kawai!
Get ready for the competition!
And Tsubaki/Kousei moment was so kawai!
Get ready for the competition!
February 10, 2022
I really like this little series. I don't have many words to describe my feelings but I definitely wanna continue to see how it goes and how it ends.
Was also told that, in the anime, you get to hear the music and though I'm not a classical music fan, it is still interesting so I might end up checking that too when I'm done. I mean, why not?
Was also told that, in the anime, you get to hear the music and though I'm not a classical music fan, it is still interesting so I might end up checking that too when I'm done. I mean, why not?
August 12, 2017
This is getting so intense. I didn't think that music competitions could be so intense!!!
December 10, 2024
3,5/5⭐️
April 21, 2024
Typically, with a series you love, you wish to be able to experience it for the first time again, usually because you miss that feeling it originally gave you. Something I realise more and more is that even though I know where the series is going, it always gives you that same feeling you had when you watched it for the first time. The start of the series (and honestly the series as a whole) is still able to give you this rush of warmth, happiness and carefreeness every single time you revisit it.
On a bit of a darker note, I have always appreciated how realistic this story stays in the portrayal of dealing with (childhood) trauma and abuse. It's not easily solved, you can't 'just move on' from it.
Of course, you have characters like Kaori, who at first push and push Kousei to get into playing the piano again, but will follow this up with a very mature approach; showing she is aware that Kousei is suffering, she knows it can be a lot. On top of that, even when Kousei tells her he's grateful she pushed him
''The dust is gone now... thanks to you. Do I look like I'm suffering? I can't fix that. This is going to be hard on me- that's just how it is. I'm sailing in uncharted waters, remember? Trying hard things, giving life to something. It hurts. But it's worth it. So... thank you. For shaking the dust off of me.''
It doesn't magically get rid of the trauma, it doesn't magically get rid of his struggles with the piano, his struggle to even hear the notes in the first place. But the support around him, his friends motivating and pushing him helps, and will slowly get him through the healing process. The series might be surrounding 14-year-olds, and they behave like 14-year-olds, don't get me wrong. But it doesn't make them incredibly naive, or overly mature. I think, personally, that it's a perfect balance.
''A famous violinist once said ''Music transcends words. By exchanging sounds, you can learn about each other. You come to understand each other as if your souls are being joined together. As if your hearts are intertwining. It's a conversation between instruments, a miracle brought to life by harmony. In that instant, music transcends words.''''
On a bit of a darker note, I have always appreciated how realistic this story stays in the portrayal of dealing with (childhood) trauma and abuse. It's not easily solved, you can't 'just move on' from it.
Of course, you have characters like Kaori, who at first push and push Kousei to get into playing the piano again, but will follow this up with a very mature approach; showing she is aware that Kousei is suffering, she knows it can be a lot. On top of that, even when Kousei tells her he's grateful she pushed him
''The dust is gone now... thanks to you. Do I look like I'm suffering? I can't fix that. This is going to be hard on me- that's just how it is. I'm sailing in uncharted waters, remember? Trying hard things, giving life to something. It hurts. But it's worth it. So... thank you. For shaking the dust off of me.''
It doesn't magically get rid of the trauma, it doesn't magically get rid of his struggles with the piano, his struggle to even hear the notes in the first place. But the support around him, his friends motivating and pushing him helps, and will slowly get him through the healing process. The series might be surrounding 14-year-olds, and they behave like 14-year-olds, don't get me wrong. But it doesn't make them incredibly naive, or overly mature. I think, personally, that it's a perfect balance.
''A famous violinist once said ''Music transcends words. By exchanging sounds, you can learn about each other. You come to understand each other as if your souls are being joined together. As if your hearts are intertwining. It's a conversation between instruments, a miracle brought to life by harmony. In that instant, music transcends words.''''
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.
March 20, 2017
No tengo palabras :/
April 20, 2024
「みんな怖いよ。舞台に上がるのは。失敗するかも。全否定されちゃうかもしれない。それでも歯をくいしばって舞台に上がる。何かにつき動かされて、私達は演奏するんだ」
''We’re all afraid, you know… to get up on stage. Maybe you’ll mess up. Maybe they’ll totally reject you. Even so, you grit your teeth and get up on stage anyway. something compels us…moves us to play music.''
''We’re all afraid, you know… to get up on stage. Maybe you’ll mess up. Maybe they’ll totally reject you. Even so, you grit your teeth and get up on stage anyway. something compels us…moves us to play music.''
May 1, 2024
for future me's reference the start date is not accurate i just forgot to check what it was before i returned it to kindle unlimited LOL. anyways this series is so good, genuinely one of the only manga's i can engage with and i can't wait for the next one.
October 2, 2019
Just beginning to unravel the backstory of them all...
April 29, 2020
AHORA EMPIEZA LO MEJOR
EMPRENDAMOS ESTE VIAJE NUEVAMENTE Y QUE LAS ESTRELLAS SEAN NUESTRA GUÍA EN LA OSCURIDAD❤
EMPRENDAMOS ESTE VIAJE NUEVAMENTE Y QUE LAS ESTRELLAS SEAN NUESTRA GUÍA EN LA OSCURIDAD❤
May 6, 2020
No puedes parar de reír, personajes con una personalidad arrolladora y muy diferentes entre ellos. También hay muchos momentos para reflexionar con Arima.
June 7, 2020
Ahora si estamos hablando mi idioma.
La pobre Tsubasaki soy yo a los 14, la comprendo totalmente.
La pobre Tsubasaki soy yo a los 14, la comprendo totalmente.
February 25, 2025
This one was so good!! I am surprised how the games went for Tsubaki and Ryota. Usually in books everything is a happy ending. This book was so enjoyable. I love Kosei the more I read about him.
June 6, 2025
"It takes courage to sail in uncharted waters." - Snoopy
I liked how this volume used quotes from the Charlie Brown series to fit into the story.
I liked how this volume used quotes from the Charlie Brown series to fit into the story.
August 28, 2019
Fantastic series and it’s only getting better!
Highly addictive for anyone interested or into Manga 😊
Highly addictive for anyone interested or into Manga 😊
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