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Your Lie in April (Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso) IOTI Life is Colorful
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Excellent summary, I agree with all your main points.
I'm loving so far how this show manages to end every episode on such a strong note. I felt that the scenes on the courage bridge really bookended this episode nicely, and we get a big character scene for Kousei. I'm really appreciating the speed at which we are seeing character development on his part, really great stuff.
Again Watari not being very committed to liking Kaori and telling Kousei to go after her because who knows what could happen. Good stuff.
I've read up to this episode in the manga and it is more or less a direct adaptation. The order of some minor scenes are changed for the sake of fitting the structure of an episode better but otherwise it is a very faithful adaptation.
Episode 5 was really great.
Someone mentioned this earlier but it is beautiful to realize how aware the characters are of their feelings and those around them.
Edit: I've read a few people say that the anime specifically handles the whole abuse issue in a far worse fashion when compared to the manga. What's everyone's thoughts on this? It is admittedly kinda uncomfortable when they push him sometimes. It doesn't bother me too much but I guess for others it could.
Someone mentioned this earlier but it is beautiful to realize how aware the characters are of their feelings and those around them.
This love square could be really interesting. This whole anemic thing makes me wonder for what's coming down the road though...
Edit: I've read a few people say that the anime specifically handles the whole abuse issue in a far worse fashion when compared to the manga. What's everyone's thoughts on this? It is admittedly kinda uncomfortable when they push him sometimes. It doesn't bother me too much but I guess for others it could.
The show is alright so far. Just has the significant problem of coming after Nodame. It's the same thing, except with better animation, much worse middle school characters, poor comedy and a bunch of unnecessary relationship drama.
Hopefully it'll do its own thing and get interesting eventually, but right now I can't say it does anything great besides look pretty.
Reminds me of the new Yamato, which just made me want to go rewatch LoGH the whole time.
Hopefully it'll do its own thing and get interesting eventually, but right now I can't say it does anything great besides look pretty.
Reminds me of the new Yamato, which just made me want to go rewatch LoGH the whole time.
Really enjoyed episode 6. The animation and music continue to impress and the characters are all great.
I am starting to feel the same, unexpectedly.
I am starting to feel the same, unexpectedly.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
But Kaori feels a lot more interesting than Tsubaki as a character.
Full version of OP posted (hopefully if you are clicking this it hasn't been copyright striked yet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNdf7wHNgoA
God tier OP, good lord based Goose House
God tier OP, good lord based Goose House
Yup, so good
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Yeah that OP OST kicks ass. Wish I could say the same for the show itself, especially since I started teaching my self Piano again several months ago after stopping practice in my early youth. Was rather interested in the premise and the first episode produced some rather likable 4 protagonists. Wasn't even so opposed to the obvious love-triangle (or rectangle).
Unfortunately the cringe-worthy monologuing that overshadows just about every scene, somewhat off character-interaction, usually disrupting physical humor, cheap and predictable melodrama, too little focus on the music and occasional low budget sequences meant I've ended up severely disappointed. Most of that was foreseeable in the first episode already but I was hoping for better :/
Maybe the new opponents will provide some fun competition at least.
Unfortunately the cringe-worthy monologuing that overshadows just about every scene, somewhat off character-interaction, usually disrupting physical humor, cheap and predictable melodrama, too little focus on the music and occasional low budget sequences meant I've ended up severely disappointed. Most of that was foreseeable in the first episode already but I was hoping for better :/
Maybe the new opponents will provide some fun competition at least.
TheKaeptain
Banned
That gif in the OP made me want to watch this.
Do it, it's good
Honestly, I think they're about the same to me. I'm leaning more towards Tsubaki after the latest episode though.
I really enjoyed this episode, some great performances by Takeshi and Emi. I'm enjoying that they have fleshed out personalities and are given more of a backstory.
Next week is going to be a huge week with Kousei's performance upcoming, I can feel it.
Have a gif:
Also new OP and ED info for the second cour, the OP will be "Rainbow Symphony" by Koala Mode and the ED will be "Orange" by 7!! Seven Oops.
Next week is going to be a huge week with Kousei's performance upcoming, I can feel it.
Have a gif:
Also new OP and ED info for the second cour, the OP will be "Rainbow Symphony" by Koala Mode and the ED will be "Orange" by 7!! Seven Oops.
ship?
mightynine
Member
I was dreading this episode a bit, because I was afraid it wouldn't really deliver on the back stories of our new challengers.
I was happily surprised that:
- They were fleshed out quite nicely.
- It was not dragged out.
And, nice piano. A good job of showing how Kousei pushed them to become even better, and I thought it quietly sold how impressed he was with their abilities.
Kaori also seemed to get the idea that emotion through playing doesn't mean going so far outside the lines, which makes me wonder if perhaps she'll rein herself in a bit.
And for as much as the show likes to go all chibi-reaction, I found it interesting that Watari didn't get the expected Maka chop from somebody over his Emi swooning.
I was happily surprised that:
- They were fleshed out quite nicely.
- It was not dragged out.
And, nice piano. A good job of showing how Kousei pushed them to become even better, and I thought it quietly sold how impressed he was with their abilities.
Kaori also seemed to get the idea that emotion through playing doesn't mean going so far outside the lines, which makes me wonder if perhaps she'll rein herself in a bit.
And for as much as the show likes to go all chibi-reaction, I found it interesting that Watari didn't get the expected Maka chop from somebody over his Emi swooning.
The act of wishing/putting two characters together from a series that may or may not actually end up together.
Also see Crack Ship, which is the process of putting two characters together that aren't from the same series or that would make no sense at all.
if you need more info see this AMV it does a decent job of covering shipping
Well, just clicked on this thread at random earlier today and saw the gifs in the OP. Really liked how it looked and have now watched everything so far.
I haven't watched a lot of anime, but this sure is one of the best looking ones I've seen. Some of the animation is just amazing.
I haven't watched a lot of anime, but this sure is one of the best looking ones I've seen. Some of the animation is just amazing.
I'm going bet he is going to smoke them or at least eke out a win in the competition. Especially since he pretty much blew his first performance with Kaori, I feel like if he bombs this contest he would be done with piano. But who know what will happen.
Welcome! I'm glad to hear you like it, this has been my favourite show since Silver Spoon and I'm loving every episode so far. Glad to hear you've gotten into it!
Love this gif:
Thanks for making me look up Silver Spoon, I'm now done with S1 and I'm about to start watching S2. Great show.
This makes me very happy, Silver Spoon is absolutely wonderful and needs all the fans it can get
Don't wait, hop aboard the train with us, it's been a hell of a ride so far
If you can hold off until the season is finished then I say do. Nothing beats a good marathon, especially for a series as great as this.
Yeah no kidding!
I'm going to make my prediction towards how the rest of the series is going to play out. First Kosei is going to pull himself together (he's probably going to have Kaori come into his mind or something during the performance or whatever) then deliver a good performance people are happy with (who knows if he will win). He'll probably end up confessing to Kaori, who'll reveal she's sick. Second cour is about her illness, she'll probably compete again but like collapse or something. Kosei will be shaken and things but she'll encourage him to keep on playing. He'll screw it up at first (he'll realize he was previously playing for his mom to get well, now he's playing for Kaori to get well) but will come to peace with his mother somehow and end up playing his best performance ever (spirited not technical, he'll break his mold and play more like Kaori) because Kaori will remind him to play music for the sake of music and win the competition, ending the series and leaving it vague what happens after that.
(I haven't read the manga so this is just me guessing)
fredrancour
Member
Just watched the three most recent episodes in one go. I feel like i said "This kid needs a therapist" ten times during the newest episode. It'll hurt bad if he totally melts down during this performance.
Also, whatever piece of music the female rival played was amazing.
Also, whatever piece of music the female rival played was amazing.
victreeb3l
Member
Feel really bad for Kousei. Also feel bad for the mom too. Yeah shes a horrible person but having terminal illness and having your dream out of reach just like that can warp a person.
Tired of these flashbacks though. Needs to move faster.
Whoah the Goose House video of them performing the OP on YT has over 2.3m views. Love the OP a lot.
Tired of these flashbacks though. Needs to move faster.
Whoah the Goose House video of them performing the OP on YT has over 2.3m views. Love the OP a lot.
Just crazy, last time I looked it was only 600k
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