Your lie in April
Author
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Kosei Arima was a piano prodigy until his cruel taskmaster of a mother died suddenly, changing his life forever. Driven by his pain to abandon piano, Kosei now lives in a monotonous, colorless world. Having resigned himself to a bland life, he is surprised when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with an unorthodox style. Can she bring Kosei back to music, and back to life?"--
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 2
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
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?
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"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 the trill of playing for an eager audience. Now Kaori's demandling 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 ..."--Page 4 of cover....
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 4
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Kosei's road back to playing the piano has been rough, but he's finally beginning to regain his confidence, even though he still has trouble hearing the notes. But as his first solo competition in years closes in, Kosei will have to deal with reentering a cutthroat world, where old rivals still remember and resent Kosei's younger self, the precocious Human Metronome. Kaori's support is unwavering, but will it be enough to push Kosei through all the...
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 5
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"The music competition is in full swing, with both of Kosei's old rivals, the genius Takeshi Aiza and unstable prodigy Emi Igawa, energized by his return. When it's finally Kosei's turn, he lives up to his reputation, playing precisely and flawlessly at first. But before too long, the phantom of his mother reappears, casting him back in the dark, uncertain abyss"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 6
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Spirits are still high after the Maiho Music Competition when Kaori receives a letter in the mail: There's going to be a gala concert to celebrate the winners, and even though Kaori and Kosei didn't advance, they're invited to perform! Conficent they can leave a lasting impression, Kaori seizes the chance to order Kosei back onto the stage with her. The ultimate duo that moved an entire audience's hearts will perform once more, and people are buzzing...
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 7
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"With Kaori nowhere to be seen at the gala concert, Kosei is forced to perform alone. As he plays, he confronts painful memories and finds a link connecting him t the audience, his late mother, and even himself. Meanwhile, Tsubaki struggles to find truth within her complicated feelings for Kosei is he like a little brother to her, a childhood friend, or something more&?"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 8
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Interrupted Time -- After successfully performing a piece imbued with his mother's memories, Kosei overcomes his trauma and seems stronger than ever. But for Kaori, the ga;a concert was spent bedridden in the hospital. Her second hospitilizationm, nearly back-to-back with the previous one, exacerbates Kosei's fears. Even then, he continues to practice piano. But one day, on the way to his music lessons, a strange gift falls into Kosei's life -- what...
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 9
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Want to commit double suicide with me?
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 10
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Kosei and Nagi's duet has carried their thoughts and feelings to the most precious people in the musicians' lives. The words, "please play with me again," from Kosei give Kaori a small ray of hope. As Kosei competes to qualify for the East Japan Piano Competition in December, Kaori begins her difficult rehabilitation. Each of them begins their difficult walk forward, but will the coming winter bring healing or hardship?"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Your lie in April volume 11
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
'While Kaori undergoes surgery, Kosei performs in his competition, and as their time together draws to a close, the truth of their friendship is revealed, a friendship that began with an April lie, but changed them and the lives of those around them."-- cover page 4.