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The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 13-15: "Make the time I exist in start flowing"

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He played without Kaori
Still the greatest Shonen of all time
False climax of the story
Great emotional highs and lows, well constructed
Episode 13 overshadowed 14 and 15
Children's card games!
We found the goodest dude
Drew showcases how oblivious he is
Writing is well done, to the point where it's hard to predict the story

Kousei:
Beginning to confront the remnants of his mother
Events, though still unacceptable, begin to get recontextualized
Projecting his emotions effectively through the music
Inspired even his competition to play for their loved ones
Likely the first time he has processed anything that has happened since his mother's passing
A victim of poor preparation from his mother
Makes any excuse to not approach Kaori because it would also mean he's confronting himself and how he feels about her

Kaori:
Finally beginning to show how she feels about Kousei
Lying about the severity of her ailment to protect the feelings of her friends but also so that she can be treated like a normal girl
Illness is being made real to us

Seto:
Blames herself for Kousei's pain

Tsubaki:
Becoming very confused about how she perceives Kousei
Kousei is no longer immovable and is beginning to start his journey
Tsubaki's progression has halted, settled
Having a crisis of purpose
Tsubaki is at a difficult emotional precipice
Is comforted by the support she gives to Kousei
Finds music as competition for Kousei's affections
Is a poisoner

Igawa:
With Kousei beginning to move again she once again feels she will have a rival to chase

Takeshi Aiza:
Has a little sister!

Nagi Aiza:
Is a little sister!

Predictions/Questions:
Something much more emotionally impactful is coming
Exploration of Kaori is coming





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"The ghost of my mom is a shadow of my own creation, an excuse for me to run away from my own weakness" - Kousei (May, probably)

The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 10-12: "The Stars are Shining Down on You"

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Greatest Shonen anime of all time
Not much happens but so much happens
Great transition point between the first and second halves of the story
ngl... Edgerunners fell apart in the middle
Reinforcing a theme of pushing through your fears
Introduction to Seto, top pianist, mother's friend
No, I will not edit that out, Drew
Drew sings Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, Deftones and Dashboard Confessional

Kousei:
Demonstrates that he has been listening and acting on Kaori's advice
Kousei's feelings and state of mind expressed through his piece. Someone writhing in agony, a child pounding on the keys and even saw a mischievous little child.
Expressed the image in his mind, a spring day with Kaori asleep
Caused his "rivals" Igawa and Takeshi to confront themselves in the middle of his piece
- Takeshi confronting the fall of his hero
- Igawa calling for Kousei to return home
Huge step to ask Seto to teach him piano
This time around he is actually involving himself in the music scene

Kaori:
Grounding force for Kousei
Saw the image in Kousei's music
Does not tip-toe around Kousei's feelings
Chose the music piece for their shared performance because she know it meant something to Kousei
Eyes continue to change colour, either based on emotional state, who she's with or medication state

Seto:
Knew about the abuse of Kousei but was unable to do anything
Maternal instinct towards Kousei
Guilt has prevented her from reaching out to Kousei
Pushed Kousei to become a pianist
Organizing or recontextualizing the events of Kouse's childhood
Providing reasoned and stable emotional support

Tsubaki:
-

Watari:
Opens up and shows character depth
Impacted by soccer match loss

Predictions/Questions:
Kousei is still a long way from being over his relationship with his mom
Seto becomes a maternal stand-in
Kousei will end up with Igawa because the other women in her life are all mother proxies
Drew doesn't want Kousei to play alone because it's being setup as being about 'them' and not 'him'
What effect did child Kousei have on child Kaori


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My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me
So won't you kill me, so I die happy?

The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 7-9: "Stars in Broad Daylight"

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- Greatest Shonen anime of all time!
- Visits the rivals well throughout over the 3 episodes to give the emotional beats
- 3 episode chunks the right way
- TOURNAMENT ARC
- Tasteless Events approached in a tasteful manner
- Separating comedic violence and real violence through animation and colour choices
- Sports vs Arts kids and how they can relate
- Amazing at showing the nervousness and Exhaustion of performing
- As written vs. flourishes
- Who do you play for?
- Kousei Takashi and Igawa are just Team 6
- Episode 8 is a culmination of what has been built (colour, them emotional beats) And with a new character
- Something something Pokemon
- The poor cat
- This show is a rollercoaster, and things get heavy
- Colour used as a negative, in contrast to how it is normally used
- Abuse and the indifference of witnesses
- The emotions that hit everyone when Kousei starts falling apart
- Masterclass in efficient simple storytelling, and using all parts of the medium



Kousei:
- Strong Piano-no-jitsu
- Not realizing the effect he has had on the others
- Didn't even know the others existed
- Finally recognizing the others though there performances
- His true isolation is revealed
- Context to the abuse
- First time standing up for himself, was the last words to his mother
- Takashi and Igawa pushing Kousei along as good rivals should
- Learning to see the emotions
- What is the source of Kousei's mental blocks, and this is a self punishment
- What support did he have when he needed it?
- It's not your fault Kousei

Kaori:
- Eye colour and emotional
- Just a little sick
- The Manic Pixie Dream girl, grounds Kousei


Tsubaki:
- The one to always push Kousei even as a kid
- Learning that She can also rely on Kousei

Watari:
- A great Captain by being stoic and supportive on their losses


The rivals:
- Iza Takashi
-- More important to be on stage with Kousei, then go to Europe
-- How a Rival can teach you better than any teacher
-- Will inspire Kousei similarly to Kaori
- Emi Igawa
-- Lost all passion until seeing Kousei on the bill
-- Anger and Passion
-- In Love with Kousei?
-- Kousei disappearing left her feeling rejected
-- "I abandoned all of my other infinite possibilities and chose..."
-- Efficacy in showing her nerves


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Heh he said Pianist! Pianist Pianist Pianist!

The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 4-6: "Lets go out there and Shame ourselves like crazy"

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- Character's around Kousei represent something he needs or needs to grow to
- Your Lie In April is not actually an ensemble piece
- Keep referencing Spring coming when they also admit that it is Summer
- Your Lie In April is the greatest Shonen anime of all time
- Skipping anime intros and endings is based and watching them is cringe
- The Romance in this Shonen anime makes sense and does seem forced
- Transcendent relationship between Kousei and Kaori... like a vampire!

Kousei:
- Kousei's dedication to his abusive mom
- Kousei's memories of his mom before her illness showed a very positive relationship
- Kousei's mother representing a stagnancy, something structurally holding him back
- The event with his mom stopped him from playing
- Relying on Kaori allowing Kousei to push forward and play
- Playing a piece by standard, without deviation, is fine however when adlibbing and flourishing he falls apart
- "This isn't even my final form" - Kousei probably
- Kousei jumping off the bridge was a moment of character growth
- Still an incredible musician even though he can't play
- Feels trapped in his world
- Is not devoid of emotion or is self centered, reciprocated Tsubaki's friendship
- Is beginning to face his traumas

Kaori:
- Kaori's colour changing eyes
- Representing freedom, journey and forward progressioon for Kousei's character growth
- Kaori's health issues
- Is a shameful concubine now that her back has been seen, she will never be wed
- Tricksy hobbit, tricked Kousei into signing up for a competition
- Was it deflection or concern when she scolded Kousei about his playing?
- Witnessed the depths of how far Kousei had sank and what she was intruding upon

Tsubaki:
- A pushing force, a catalyst
- Knows Kousei inside and out
- Will she confront Kousei about his mom?
- Tsubaki is not ready to admit her feelings regarding Kousei
- Cloudy eyes and darker pallate, representing her beginning to feel down or sad
- Losing interest in her highschool boyfriend once he returned intrest
- Does not understand how she feels
- Looking for reasons to not 'like' Kousei
- Is it that Tsubaki is mourning the loss of her relationship with Kousei as they are drifting apart or is the fact that they're drifting apart is causing Tsubaki to confront the way she feels about Kousei?
- Didn't even make it past regionals
- Likely feeling isolated as her friend Kaori is growing close with Wateri and Kousei
- Missing a support structure

Watari:
- Surface level is fairly shallow, inside he is sage-like with good advice
- Does Watari care for Kaori?
- Plays netball, likes girls, gave an advice once
- Understands the connection between Kousei and Kaori
- Terrible but is trying to instill good values in Kousei

Predictions:
- Potential to be Drew's favourite TSW to date
- Was Kousei's mom change in personality when she fell ill
- Does Kaori have a tumor?
- Will they keep the relationship between Kousei and Tsubaki familial or will it become romantic
- Who's shoulder will Tsubaki cry on?
- Kousei won't win the Tournament arc


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Everyone wins in a headbutt

The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 1-3: "Will My Music Reach Him"

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Drew Likes it
What threads will he see?
Use of colour/saturation and hw it flows with the story
Flashbacks, vs an emotion or memory
All the puppers barking
The difficulty in discussing the show when you have seen it
Kousei and Tsubaki very much familial, Drew doesn't want this to change
Koari and Watari; Different but complimentary to Kousei
Drew doesn't notice a thing, and Dev calls him out
Like the artistic choice to remove the arm of Kousei's glasses so his expression is always seen
Eyes are the window to the soul, and this is animated very well
No shot wasted
Using the animation figuratively unsteady literally to show characterization
Poetry in the dialog and animation choices
Playing for yourself vs playing for the judges
The hand animations showing the nervousness
Drew can't say "improvisation"
Subtle but powerful scenes
Drew wonders how the series is going to play with our emotions
Drew defines a smooch for Dev
How will Kousei complete or heal Kaori



Kousei:
- Stuck in darkness
- Piano room showing his pain
- Poor Kousei
- Mom living vicariously through Kousei
- Unable to express himself maturely
- Just a little psychological trauma
- Kousei; Nerd
- Not afraid to call out Tsubaki on tricking him
- The whispers of the crowd, and how being back in the concert hall affects him, while showing how well known he was
- Hasn't given up on music, but there are blocks
- Unable to express his thoughts on Koari's performance to her
- Terrified of the piano, but can't stay away


Tsubaki:
- Colourful and energetic
- Can understand where Kousei actually is
- Finding the right way to push Tsubaki
- "He's Like a Brother to me" so obvious Drama bait
- Hopes her level of care is reciprocated from Kousei
- Tsubaki's plan: yay or nay?
- Not about Kousei playing the piano, it's about Kousei making his own choices
- HAs the most clear motivations, but unsure where she will be going

Kaori:
- Magnetic and Attractive - Not physical/romantic, but someone who can draw others in
- Hope her collaboration with Kousei will let Kousei find his sound, and that Kousei will ground her
- Airy, floaty and Wild
- Her playing clearly sparks something in Kousei, attacking his mental block from the side
- How does Koari look up to Kousei?
- How much insider information does she have on Kousei's feelings to her?


Watari:
- Loyal Friend, but not loyal boyfriend
- Not much with him so far
- Has a Sage like maturity
- Way out of his depth in the concert hall




Predictions:
Kousei will become saturated in more colours until a crisis happens
Wants this to be everyone helping and hurting instead of being all about Kousei

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Nope the white van stays

Year in Review - Tokyo Drift: Part 2 - Last Year in Media

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BatB:
Happy third anniversary! - Part 2


Music:
The Flatliners
Static-X (RIP Wayne Static-X)
Smashing Pumpkins
Sleep Token (best token)
Band Maid
Scandal
Halestorm
Evanencense
The Pretty Reckless
Tool
Jinjer
Dorothy
Lauren Babic (Best cover of Sleep Token - Atlantic ever)
Black Lotus
Elephant Revival
Brass Against
Nemophila
Hannabie
System of a Down
BTS
Black Pink
Twice
Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus

Video Games:
God Eater
Remnant 2
Outriders
Cyberpunk 2077: The Phantom Liberty
Diablo IV
Baldurs Gate 3
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Stray
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Gotham Knights
Hogwart's Legacy
Red Fall
Soundfall
Dance Dance Revolution
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Horizon Zero Dawn
Borderlands 2
Destiny 2
Fate/Grand Order
The Last Of Us


Anime, Movies and TV:
Bleach Thosand Year Blood War
Jujutsu Kaisen
Heavenly Delusion
Traders
Devil's Game
Trigun: Stampede
Rouini Kenshin
Eureka
The Garden of Sinners
Fate/Stay Night/Heaven's Feel/Apocrapha/Zero
Darling and Franx
I Dream of Bunny Senpai
Godzilla
Barbie
Oppenheimer
Mission Impossible



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Reggae is just ska without the brass