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

The Second Wall - Your Lie in April - Episodes 1-3: "Will My Music Reach Him" www.beardyandthebeast.com/ SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atbeardy/ Discord: https://discord.gg/dATxzkvj4w Twitter: https://twitter.com/atbeardy/ PODCAST SERVICES SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beardy-and-the-beast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beardy-and-the-beast/id1561848108 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjkyMTI4OTcwMi9zb3VuZHMucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fR474JT9NgtfqpsnyNgUi iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/80459828/ TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Media--Entertainment-Podcasts/Beardy-And-The-Beast-p1421217/ VIDEO SERVICES Youtube: https://youtube.com/@BeardyAndTheBeast Join us as we discuss topics such as: 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 ... Nope the white van stays