Your Lie in April Episode 22: Spring Wind

Manga chapter 41-44

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.6

23 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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Your Lie in April Episode 22: Spring Wind

Manga chapter 41-44

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 21Next: EP →

OSHIMETER

9.6

23 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

Nice story

This is in my Top 3 anime shows of all time. I have been watching this anime every april religiously for the last 3 years since i've discovered it. The ending is as bittersweet as the first time i watched it

Fua la verdad creo que es el episodio más emotivo y el que más nos hace sufrir a todos, valió la pena cada capítulo aunque me pone triste el final y siempre nos va a doler😭

An absolute masterpiece. I have never been so deeply moved by an anime. Honestly, I was in tears the entire time. I thought I was prepared for this finale—guess what? I wasn't. That letter? The actual 'lie'? I never saw it coming. The performance visuals are unreal, the pacing is devastatingly calm, and Kaori and Kousei’s final moments hit like a truck. What a beautifully bittersweet ending.

As we reach the climatic, Arima continues to shine, even knowing that Kaori is struggling, with masterpiece music and beautiful pacing and scene all around

reiannbanacia856

Your Lie in April is a deeply moving and visually stunning anime that weaves together music, romance, and emotional growth. It is widely regarded as a modern classic, with a rating of around 9/10, and is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling and art

An absolute masterpiece. I’m literally crying. This anime is so sad but also really beautiful. I don’t even know how to recover from it. Watching Kousei play while thinking about everyone who changed his life felt so emotional. The letter scene made everything sink in. 10/10!!

The last episode is a real tearjerker. Kousei’s last piano feels like a goodbye, and Kaori’s letter shows she loved him. I’m sobbing—this ending hurts but shows love and music stay even after someone is gone.

applepiebycaleb

So you're telling me none of this would have happened if she hadn't lied from the start? Whatever, I could say this is what bittersweet is to most people.

Her letter provides a reality check for Kousei, who internalizes her influence and tries to move forward autonomously. It was a wonderful feeling

A perfect finale! I truly love the scene of the imagined duet with Kaori. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL—what a stunning blend of art and emotion. And that letter dealt the final blow. What a truly unforgettable anime. It will make your eyes wet, but it's truly worth it. 10/10—peak drama.

Devastating and beautiful in equal measure. Kousei's final performance becomes a raw outpouring of love and grief as the truth becomes undeniable. The animation soars during the recital, but it's the quiet moments that shatter you. A masterclass in emotional storytelling.

I started this with zero expectations thinking that it would be a purely light-hearted romance anime but boooy was I ABSOLUTELY wrong. And now here, Kousei's last performance, his coming-to-terms... this is my copium. I am telling everyone I love that I love them now. Beautiful.

the letter from kamori ! it really hits harder , no dramatic screaming just acceptance love and quiet pain, kosei arima's who came with trauma, now will carry love and memory. it's beautiful and devastating, so heart breaking that it's going to stay with me forever.
just crying!

The episode’s emotional peak is Kaori’s posthumous letter, which explains her secret love for Kousei and that her "lie" was arranging their meeting, which was never a coincidence.

This is my favorite anime, the story was good you can see how kaori changes arima's life. He can play piano again, It's sad that they didn't end up together. but it's a good series, must watch this.

The last performance really hits hard and the letter and the cat killed me what a masterpeice . it really broke me

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the twenty-second and final episode, 'Spring Wind' follows directly from 'Snow,' where Kousei steeled himself for his performance while Kaori's condition weighed heavily on everyone around him. Everything the series has established — Kousei's trauma, his relationship with music, and the connections forged with Kaori, Tsubaki, and Watari — converges here for a definitive conclusion. There is nothing after this; the episode is designed to be the last word on every character arc the show has threaded across its full run.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the twenty-second and final episode, 'Spring Wind' follows directly from 'Snow,' where Kousei steeled himself for his performance while Kaori's condition weighed heavily on everyone around him. Everything the series has established — Kousei's trauma, his relationship with music, and the connections forged with Kaori, Tsubaki, and Watari — converges here for a definitive conclusion. There is nothing after this; the episode is designed to be the last word on every character arc the show has threaded across its full run.

EPISODE REVIEWS

Nice story

This is in my Top 3 anime shows of all time. I have been watching this anime every april religiously for the last 3 years since i've discovered it. The ending is as bittersweet as the first time i watched it

Fua la verdad creo que es el episodio más emotivo y el que más nos hace sufrir a todos, valió la pena cada capítulo aunque me pone triste el final y siempre nos va a doler😭

An absolute masterpiece. I have never been so deeply moved by an anime. Honestly, I was in tears the entire time. I thought I was prepared for this finale—guess what? I wasn't. That letter? The actual 'lie'? I never saw it coming. The performance visuals are unreal, the pacing is devastatingly calm, and Kaori and Kousei’s final moments hit like a truck. What a beautifully bittersweet ending.

As we reach the climatic, Arima continues to shine, even knowing that Kaori is struggling, with masterpiece music and beautiful pacing and scene all around

reiannbanacia856

Your Lie in April is a deeply moving and visually stunning anime that weaves together music, romance, and emotional growth. It is widely regarded as a modern classic, with a rating of around 9/10, and is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling and art

An absolute masterpiece. I’m literally crying. This anime is so sad but also really beautiful. I don’t even know how to recover from it. Watching Kousei play while thinking about everyone who changed his life felt so emotional. The letter scene made everything sink in. 10/10!!

The last episode is a real tearjerker. Kousei’s last piano feels like a goodbye, and Kaori’s letter shows she loved him. I’m sobbing—this ending hurts but shows love and music stay even after someone is gone.

applepiebycaleb

So you're telling me none of this would have happened if she hadn't lied from the start? Whatever, I could say this is what bittersweet is to most people.

Her letter provides a reality check for Kousei, who internalizes her influence and tries to move forward autonomously. It was a wonderful feeling

A perfect finale! I truly love the scene of the imagined duet with Kaori. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL—what a stunning blend of art and emotion. And that letter dealt the final blow. What a truly unforgettable anime. It will make your eyes wet, but it's truly worth it. 10/10—peak drama.

Devastating and beautiful in equal measure. Kousei's final performance becomes a raw outpouring of love and grief as the truth becomes undeniable. The animation soars during the recital, but it's the quiet moments that shatter you. A masterclass in emotional storytelling.

I started this with zero expectations thinking that it would be a purely light-hearted romance anime but boooy was I ABSOLUTELY wrong. And now here, Kousei's last performance, his coming-to-terms... this is my copium. I am telling everyone I love that I love them now. Beautiful.

the letter from kamori ! it really hits harder , no dramatic screaming just acceptance love and quiet pain, kosei arima's who came with trauma, now will carry love and memory. it's beautiful and devastating, so heart breaking that it's going to stay with me forever.
just crying!

The episode’s emotional peak is Kaori’s posthumous letter, which explains her secret love for Kousei and that her "lie" was arranging their meeting, which was never a coincidence.

This is my favorite anime, the story was good you can see how kaori changes arima's life. He can play piano again, It's sad that they didn't end up together. but it's a good series, must watch this.

The last performance really hits hard and the letter and the cat killed me what a masterpeice . it really broke me

©新川直司・講談社／「四月は君の嘘」製作委員会

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©新川直司・講談社／「四月は君の嘘」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com