Goku’s sacrifice still gets to me, even after all these years. I was just a kid when I first saw it, and I couldn’t believe it – I mean, who expects their hero to give up everything like that? At the time, I had no idea that coming back to life in Dragon Ball was basically a revolving door, so it hit me pretty hard.
It wasn’t the only time I got emotional over an anime, of course. When I met Chopper in One Piece, I won’t lie, I teared up a bit. His story just resonated with me, you know? And Jiraiya’s… well, let’s just say it was a tough watch.
But if I’m being honest, there are a few scenes that still get to me even now. I’d be lying if I said they didn’t affect me anymore – some wounds just don’t fully heal, I guess.
A Different Kind of Heartache
Your Lie in April, or Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, is a whole different story, though. I didn’t know what to expect when I first started watching it – I hadn’t read the manga, but the premise sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot.
The first few episodes were great – the rhythm was good, the story was original, and it was just… captivating. Each episode felt like a little work of art, and the anime was really well done. What I didn’t expect, though, was for it to completely break my heart.
I mean, at first, it seemed like your run-of-the-mill story about a young prodigy who finds music again after years of not playing. But then Kaori Miyazono showed up, and… wow. She was like a ray of hope, you know? Her personality was infectious, and she just lit up the screen.
Kosei Arima, the protagonist, was a different story altogether. He and Kaori just seemed meant to be, and their story… well, it was like Naoshi Arakawa took all our feelings and put them into this beautiful, painful narrative. The ending was just… wow. I won’t spoil it for you, but let’s just say it was one of those “leave you speechless and crying” moments.
People were still talking about it on social media for ages, coming up with theories about alternative endings and whatnot. We all wanted Kosei and Kaori’s story to end differently, but… well, that’s not how life works, I guess.
If you haven’t seen Your Lie in April, I highly recommend it – it’s a masterpiece, and it’s only 22 episodes. Just… be prepared, okay? It’s a wild ride, and it’ll hit you right in the feels. You might even find yourself watching it again, despite the emotional turmoil it puts you through. I know I did.