Your lie in April

Your lie in April

22 episodes

54 scenes

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  • Sakura-lined road opening scene

    Episode 1

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    Can be difficult to get an image with as few vehicles on the road as in the show. It's a fairly busy road, so you may be standing there for a while waiting for the traffic lights to align. You can get a very show-accurate image if you pay attention to the details, try to line up the signs, and you're patient.

  • Kaori chases after the black cat

    Episode 1

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    This scene can be somewhat difficult to find since there are several roads that lead off the main road, and they all look quite similar. Unlike in the show, there are no sakura trees in this location.

  • Kaori searches for the black cat by some vending machines

    Episode 1

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    The angle of the lighting in this scene is somewhat unrealistic (since the vending machines face north), but it's a very good match to reality otherwise even in 2024 as this is being written. It may be possible to match the lighting near sunrise or sunset before the sun gets too high in the sky.

  • Kaori stands among the sakura trees while searching for the black cat

    Episode 1

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    Some of the trees in this scene have been trimmed or cut down entirely due to old age or disease, but the scene is still recognizable.

  • Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki walk home from school (1)

    Episode 1

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    It's a little hard to tell if the trees in the background are sakura trees or not based on Google street view imagery, but they do at least seem to have some pink flowering in some coverage.

  • Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki walk home from school (2)

    Episode 1

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    This area is largely the same as in the show, but the trees have been trimmed and may not be as full as they appear in the show. The light is coming from the right side, which is east in real life, so the location is best visited in the morning even though the scene in the show is in the evening.

  • Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki walk home from school (3)

    Episode 1

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    This scene is quite different from in the anime. In the anime, the bridge appears much further away than it is, and the area is a lot more built up than the show makes it look. The lighting in the show is quite unrealistic as well since the shot is facing west, but the sun is off the screen on the right which would place it well into the northern sky (which isn't possible in the northern hemisphere). It may be possible to get a good image shortly after the sun has set in the evening so it's less obvious that the sun is in the wrong place.

  • Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki walk home from school (4)

    Episode 1

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    You would expect this scene to be facing west since it was shot on their way home from school (in the evenign), but the actual direction is facing mostly east. This makes the scene best visited in the early morning rather than the evening.

  • Kousei and Tsubaki walk home from school

    Episode 1

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    This scene appears to be facing more west, but it was actually taken facing almost directly north. The sun appears to be northwest, but it may be possible to get a picture that resembles the show if the clouds are reflecting the sun in the perfect way.

  • Kousei encounters Kaori for the first time

    Episode 1

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    There are a few sakura trees in the show in this location, however in reality there are not many in view of this scene (although there are some out of view). Additionally, the concrete dome that Kaori is standing on in the show isn't in the park. Looking at satellite imagery, it appears that the dome was never actually a part of of the park. Lastly, the buildings in this scene don't perfectly align with how they are laid out in real life, but they at least look the same.

  • Kaori leads Kousei into Towa Hall

    Episode 1

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    There are no sakura trees lining the pathway in real life, and the layout of the pillars and light poles is slightly different from in the show.

  • Kousei walks home after school

    Episode 2

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    This is mostly accurate to the show. The main issue is the angle of the lighting. The scene is facing south, but the sun appears to be behind the camera which would place it in the north. Visiting in the early morning may give a better result than visiting in the evening, although the evening is also possible.

  • Kaori waits for Kousei along the pathway (1)

    Episode 2

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    This is very accurate to the show. The only differences are very slight and are mostly due to the whimsical coloring style used in the show. If you get the perfect weather and timing, it may be possible to get a very show-accurate picture.

  • Kaori waits for Kousei along the pathway (2)

    Episode 2

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    This is very accurate to the show. The only differences are very slight and are mostly due to the whimsical coloring style used in the show. If you get the perfect weather and timing, it may be possible to get a very show-accurate picture.

  • Kaori appoints Kousei as "Friend A"

    Episode 2

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    This is very accurate to the show. The only differences are very slight and are mostly due to the whimsical coloring style used in the show. If you get the perfect weather and timing, it may be possible to get a very show-accurate picture.

  • Kaori looks for Watari after school

    Episode 2

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    This is very accurate to the show. The only differences are very slight and are mostly due to the whimsical coloring style used in the show. If you get the perfect weather and timing, it may be possible to get a very show-accurate picture.

  • Kaori stands outside the bakery where Kousei played piano

    Episode 3

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    The bakery here serves great sweets, but as of 2023 they did not allow customers to sit inside due to covid concerns. This may have changed since then. The sakura tree visible in this scene is present, but it was trimmed at some point so it may not be as full as it appears in the show.

  • Kaori and Kousei talk and feed the black cat in a park

    Episode 3

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    The real park is very different from the park in the show. There are no sakura trees in the park, and the layout of the play equipment and walkways is different. Looking at Google Street View, it appears the park was remodeled in 2015 and removed many of the features that kept the park much more show-accurate.

  • In front of Towa Hall

    Episode 4

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    The actual name of the building is the Nerima Culture Center (練馬文化センター).

  • In front of the hospital Kaori goes to

    Episode 5

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    The actual name of the hospital is the Nerima Hikarigaoka Hospital (練馬光が丘病院). As of 2023, it was shut down and may be demolished in the future.

  • Kaori waits for Kousei at Courage Bridge

    Episode 5

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    This scene is very accurately recreated in the show. The only real difference is the position of the sun, which would place the scene in the early morning rather than the evening which is when it takes place in the show.

  • Kaori and Kousei talk on Courage Bridge

    Episode 5

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    Similar to other scenes from this location in this episode, the sun is in the opposite direction from where it should be for this time of day.

  • Kaori on Courage Bridge

    Episode 5

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    Similar to other scenes from this location in this episode, the sun is in the opposite direction from where it should be for this time of day.

  • Kaori jumps off Courage Bridge into the river

    Episode 5

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    This scene is taken very close up to the railing that runs along the bridge, but in real life there is another fence that may make it a little difficult to get this exact shot. Similar to other scenes from this location in this episode, the sun is in the opposite direction from where it should be for this time of day.

  • Kaori and Kousei in the river after jumping off Courage Bridge

    Episode 5

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    This shot may be tricky to get because it's so low to the water. You can use the fencing and pole in the background to align everything. Similar to other scenes from this location in this episode, the sun is in the opposite direction from where it should be for this time of day.

  • Tsubaki carries Kousei home

    Episode 6

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    The exact position of the camera in this scene is a little difficult to determine since the skyline and surrounding buildings have changed significantly over the years. The empty lot on the left side of this scene had a home built on it between 2020-2022, and more buildings have been build in the background. Lastly, this scene was in the evening in the show however the sky glow is coming from the East, which would put this at sunrise rather than sunset in real life.

  • Hambuger shop where Tsubaki and Saitou went to eat

    Episode 6

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  • Kousei walks back from school rehersing music

    Episode 7

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  • Kousei and Kaori walk home from school

    Episode 7

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  • Kaori and Kousei come across a black cat

    Episode 7

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  • Kaori and Kousei sit on a bench and talk in a park (1)

    Episode 7

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  • Kaori and Kousei sit on a bench and talk in a park (2)

    Episode 7

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  • Kaori and Kousei sit on a bench and talk in a park (3)

    Episode 7

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    This scene was actually shot from all the way across the park. It may look like a close-up shot, but it's actually quite far away. You will probably need to use a telephoto lens to get a good image that matches the show.

  • Kaori and Kousei sit on a bench and talk in a park (4)

    Episode 7

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  • Kaori encourages Kousei to play piano again

    Episode 7

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  • Looking across the train tracks from where Kaori and Kousei talked

    Episode 7

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  • "Arms like to feel useful"

    Episode 7

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  • Kousei, Kaori, Watari, and Tsubaki standing outside the competition venue

    Episode 7

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    The actual name of the building is the Kodaira Citizen's Cultural Hall (小平市民文化会館)

  • Kaori shows Kousei a list of contestants for the competition

    Episode 7

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  • Kousei is confronted by the head judge after his performance

    Episode 11

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    This scene takes place inside the Kodaira Citizen's Cultural Hall, so you will have to make sure you check the hours before going. The building is open to the public, but it may be closed for events or on holidays.

  • Kousei, Kaori, Watari, and Tsubaki walk home from Kousei's competition

    Episode 11

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  • Kousei breaks into a run

    Episode 11

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  • Kousei, Kaori, Watari, and Tsubaki run after the train

    Episode 11

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    The building and tennis courts that are visible in this scene have been torn down and turned into an empty lot as of 2024.

  • Kaori returns home to her parent's bakery

    Episode 11

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    The bakery that used to be here moved to a new location sometime between 2009 and 2013. It was converted to a hair salon, but still resembles the bakery from the show on the outside. You can still find the bakery (named Arcachon) at its new location nearby, and you can get Canelé there but they only make one batch per day so if you get there too late they may be sold out.

  • Kousei and Kaori discuss the run-through of their performance

    Episode 11

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  • Kaori mock-interviews Kousei about his first competition in a long time

    Episode 11

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    This area gets mowed at least once a year, which removes all the grass and makes it look different from the show.

  • Kousei responds to Kaori's mock-interview with his own thoughts

    Episode 11

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    This area gets mowed at least once a year, which removes all the grass and makes it look different from the show.

  • Kaori asks Kousei what he had his heart on during his performance

    Episode 11

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    The exact location of this scene is difficult to pin down to the meter, but this general area all looks relatively the same. This area gets mowed at least once a year, which removes all the grass and makes it look different from the show.

  • "You know, I'm not always going to be around to help you"

    Episode 11

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    This area gets mowed at least once a year, which removes all the grass and makes it look different from the show.

  • Kousei stands in front of Towa Hall reading Kaori's letter

    Episode 22

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  • "I wonder if you'll remember me even just a little"

    Episode 22

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  • "I'm really really sorry!"

    Episode 22

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  • Kousei looks across the railroad crossing to where Kaori stood

    Episode 22

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  • Kaori stands on Courage Bridge

    ED

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    This shot was taken from further back than it appears. It's a little tricky to line up, but you can use the poles in the background to get a very accurate recreation. Unlike some other scenes in this area, the sun is in the correct position for this time of day. This scene could realistically be replicated any season of the year.