Your Lie in April has a reputation that precedes it: the anime people warn you to have tissues ready for. A-1 Pictures' 2014 adaptation of Naoshi Arakawa's manga follows a piano prodigy who cannot hear his own playing after his mother's death, and the violinist who drags him back to music. If you are deciding whether to start it in 2026, the honest questions are where to stream it and whether it earns the emotional reputation or leans on it.
Quick answer
Your Lie in April (*Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso*) is a 22-episode musical drama from A-1 Pictures (2014), adapting Naoshi Arakawa's manga. It streams on Crunchyroll in most regions, sub and dub, and Netflix carries it in select territories. According to SenpaiRanks, Your Lie in April holds an 8.29 adjusted score, one of the higher marks on our drama and romance rankings.
The hook
The premise is small — a kid returns to competitive piano — but the show uses classical performance as the language for grief, first love and the fear of not being good enough. The animation treats a recital like an action set piece. This is exactly the kind of title a single popularity number flattens: the Consensus axis says a lot of people love it, and the Quality axis reflects the split between viewers moved by its sincerity and those who find the melodrama heavy. Both readings are valid, and seeing them side by side is the point. On the romance ranking it sits in the upper tier.
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Where to stream it
- Crunchyroll — sub and dub, the full 22-episode run, in most regions.
- Netflix — available in select territories; catalogue varies by country.
We list platforms plainly, no placement bias — a where-to-watch answer that hides an option is not honest. The show page tracks region changes.
The call
Come for the music, stay for a story that treats a teenager's grief with unusual seriousness. Watch the first two episodes, then open the ranking page and rate it — your vote is how the board learns where real viewers land, not just where the loudest ones do. If understated romance is your taste, the Dangers in My Heart guide is a gentler, funnier companion watch.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch Your Lie in April in 2026?
A: Crunchyroll streams all 22 episodes, sub and dub, in most regions; Netflix carries it in select territories.
Q: Is Your Lie in April good?
A: Yes — it holds an 8.29 adjusted score on SenpaiRanks and is one of the most acclaimed musical dramas in anime, though its melodrama divides some viewers.
Q: Is Your Lie in April sad?
A: Very. It is widely cited as one of the most emotional anime; the ending is the reason for the tissue warnings.
Q: How many episodes is it?
A: 22 episodes, a single complete season that adapts the manga in full.