Eiichiro Oda is the mangaka of One Piece and is responsible for the adventures of the Straw Hat crew. But there is a manga that the artist almost forgot about.
Which manga is it about? The manga that Oda is particularly envious of is known as Seconds in D Minor or in English Your Lie in April. The original story is called Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso and is about a romantic drama.
- Kosei Arima is a gifted pianist and wins numerous music competitions. However, he is drilled by his mother to perform.
- When his mother dies, Kosei suffers a mental breakdown. He suddenly can no longer hear what he plays on the piano.
- Two years later, he meets the girl Kaori Miyazono, who is a talented violinist. She helps him rekindle his passion for music.
However, the end of Your Lie in April transforms into a sad drama. Kosei must learn to cope with pain and loss. For Kaori hides a secret that severely affects their friendship.
Here you can watch a trailer for Your Lie in April:
Oda was so fascinated by the story that he forgot about One Piece
How well did Oda receive the story? The mangaka of One Piece mentioned in a television show that he was jealous of Your Lie in April. He praised the way music was conveyed in the manga. He stated that the music genre is the most difficult to implement in the manga industry. He added:
“It’s a framework with atmosphere. Japanese people sometimes convey a unique sense of distance in their films and illustrations. It’s so good that you want to see what the next panel is.”
Oda read the manga just before a deadline for his own work and reportedly forgot to finish the manuscripts in time for a deadline. He read Your Lie in April in one go and was so enthusiastic about it that he made the whole studio buy the manga on their way home.
How well did Your Lie in April receive feedback from others? Both the manga and the anime are very popular. On My Anime List, the manga achieves a rating of 8.64 / 10 points and ranks 9th among the most popular romance animes. On IMDb, the anime also achieves a rating of 8.5 / 10 points.
In the user reviews, character development, storytelling, and graphics are praised. Even fans who are not into romances are encouraged to give this anime a chance.
If you want to convince your friends to dive into the anime genre, Your Lie in April might be the right choice. Alternatively, MyMMO demon Cortyn has compiled 5 series that provide a good introduction to the anime world: 5 series to seduce your friends to anime
