Your Lie in April was Naoshi Arakawa’s Second Attempt at Making a Manga About Classical Music After Getting Rejected for Not Being Unique Enough

Watching Your Lie in April is bound to land you a spot in your therapist’s office. With unrealistic or superficial plots, only a few romance anime have inspired growth in their audience outside of building romantic relationships, and Naoshi Arakawa’s Your Lie in April is still hailed as one of the most influential in the genre.
Kosei Arima and Kaori in Your Lie In April | Credits: A1 Pictures
Your Lie in April has significantly left a mark on both anime and manga fans with its heartrending story. In reality, Arakawa intentionally crafted the franchise to break your heart, leaving a scar that may never heal.
While the anime is widely loved within the community, fans might be surprised to discover that this was Arakawa’s second attempt to showcase the beauty of classical music through manga after his first project was initially rejected.
Your Lie in April Marks...
Kosei Arima and Kaori in Your Lie In April | Credits: A1 Pictures
Your Lie in April has significantly left a mark on both anime and manga fans with its heartrending story. In reality, Arakawa intentionally crafted the franchise to break your heart, leaving a scar that may never heal.
While the anime is widely loved within the community, fans might be surprised to discover that this was Arakawa’s second attempt to showcase the beauty of classical music through manga after his first project was initially rejected.
Your Lie in April Marks...
- 10/24/2024
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
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