Your Lie In April has become one of today's most saddest and moving anime series on small screens. Many people did not see it coming as it initially poses a "light-hearted romantic comedy" dynamic.
But, as the series progresses onto its course, viewers and followers start to realize that it is more of a "drama-tragedy," and it focuses on the harsh realities of life. Not only that it depicts real-life tragedies, it, also, centers the spotlight on a person's flaws, imperfections, and failures.
Despite its sad and heartbreaking storyline, it appears that there is an existing audience for this kind of anime. This is why CBR released a list of anime series that offer a similar tune and feel as Your Lie In April.
One of the saddest anime series today is I Want To Eat Your Pancreas. Based on the title alone, several individuals would think that this has a suspense-thriller course.
But, as it happens, this material from Studio VOLN tackles relationships and longevity. It follows two young individuals, who eventually form an "unlikely friendship" only to find out that one of them is terminally ill.
The publication, also, included Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day on the list of the most heartbreaking anime series. The premise of the material begins with a ghost of a deceased girl who could not pass into the afterlife.
Amid her journey, she forces her former friends to get back together as they used to do in the past. However, things become more complicated when each of them starts to feel "guilt and regret."
Other anime titles that have the same features as Your Lie In April include Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, March Comes In Like A Lion, and Maquia. These materials dive deep into the viewers' emotions as they discuss real-life issues, no matter how uncomfortable and difficult it might get for the audience.
Looper released its own list, as well, earlier in October. But, instead of focusing on anime series, it, also, includes classic films that have continued to touch and move many lives.
While it did not include Your Lie In April, the publication's line-up still looks promising as these materials are real "tear-jerkers." Several fans and avid viewers even attest to this via various online forum platforms, like Quora.
On top of it all, Studio Ghibli's 1988 classic film, Grave of the Fireflies appears to be the most heartbreaking and saddest material in the world of animated movies and series. Apart from it being a real-life story, many seemingly agree that it continues to "crush souls" even today.
