TV series · 2014 · Animation, Comedy, Drama

Is Your Lie in April OK for kids?

Q: Is Your Lie in April OK for kids?

Not a fit. Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild, profanity is mild and 3 more.

Q: Is Your Lie in April OK for teenagers?

Not a fit. Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: verbal abuse & bullying is severe.

Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?

At a glance

Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children

Not a fit

Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild, profanity is mild and 3 more.

Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit

Not a fit

Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: verbal abuse & bullying is severe.

Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Your Lie in April fits yours, topic by topic. Free.

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What's in it, topic by topic

Sexual & romantic

NudityNone
The evidence explicitly states there is no nudity.
Sexual contentMild
Occasional teenage flirting and innuendo; no sexual activity described.
Sexualised imageryMild
A few comedic panty-shot gags; nothing more described.
Kissing & romanceMild
A teen romance shown through hugs and closeness, with no kissing described.

Language & behaviour

ProfanityMild
Occasional mild subtitled swearing.
Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Occasional slapstick crude gags.
Verbal abuse & bullyingSevere
His mother harshly berates Kousei in flashbacks that are central to his trauma.
Discrimination & hateNone
The evidence states there is no prejudice against any group.
Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Kaori pushes Kousei into performing, framed as encouragement rather than bad behavior.
Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Violence & intensity

Violence & goreModerate
A mother hits her son with a cane and draws blood in flashbacks, plus comedic slapstick hitting.
Frightening & intense scenesMild
Distressing abuse flashbacks and hospital scenes; no horror content described.
Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Death & griefSevere
A parent's death is central and a loved one's terminal illness drives the story.
Alcohol, drugs & smokingNone
The evidence states there is no drinking, smoking or drug use.

Topics some families want to know about

LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Religious contentNot present
The evidence states there is no religious content.
Occult & magicNot present
Realistic setting with no supernatural elements.
Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Messages & valuesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.

Rated 30 Oct 2026 by our research, 15 topics verified by our team.

How we rate

We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.