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Your Lie in April became one of the most memorable romance anime of the 2010s by combining classical music, first love and grief into one beautifully painful coming of age story.

The story follows Kousei Arima, a former child piano prodigy who stops playing after the death of his mother. Although he can still hear everything around him, he loses the ability to hear the sound of his own piano whenever he performs. His life remains quiet and colorless until he meets Kaori Miyazono, a free-spirited violinist who plays music according to emotion rather than strictly following the score. She soon appoints Kousei as her accompanist and pulls him back toward the stage he has been avoiding.

Kaori is bright, impulsive and impossible for Kousei to ignore. Her violin performances are technically unconventional, but she can completely capture an audience by making each piece her own. That same freedom defines her relationship with Kousei. She does not patiently wait for him to recover at his own pace. She pushes him, shouts at him and occasionally uses violence as a motivational technique. It is not always gentle, but Kaori understands that music is still an important part of him even when he is too afraid to admit it.

Her arrival fills Kousei’s monochrome world with color, while cherry blossoms frame some of the series’ most memorable imagery. Hanabee’s new Kaori Miyazono 1/6 scale figure is based on an original manga illustration by series creator Naoshi Arakawa. Kaori wears her school uniform while gently holding a small black cat against her chest.

The pose is simple, but that works well for Kaori. Rather than placing her in the middle of a dramatic violin performance, Hanabee captures a quieter side of the character. Her crossed arms and relaxed posture make the cat feel safe, while her gentle expression creates a peaceful moment before the emotional damage begins.

Kaori’s long blonde hair provides most of the movement. The loose strands curl around her shoulders and extend outward behind her, keeping the otherwise still pose from feeling flat. The warm orange shading toward the ends adds some depth and pairs nicely with the pink cherry blossom theme.

Her school uniform is also nicely handled. The blue-gray blazer, turquoise trim, striped bow and plaid skirt give the sculpt enough color and texture without becoming too busy. The darker stockings, brown loafers and black cat help break up the softer pastel palette. There is also a bit of movement shown to mimic a spring breeze.

The face will naturally be the deciding point for many collectors. Kaori has large blue eyes and a quiet smile that feels more thoughtful than energetic. It is not the wild, expressive Kaori we see while she is performing, but it suits the intimate mood of the original illustration.

The figure comes with a clear circular base decorated with falling cherry blossoms. It also includes an acrylic background panel featuring a large tree in full bloom. The backdrop gives the display a strong Your Lie in April atmosphere and helps the relatively straightforward pose feel like a complete scene. The pink blossoms frame Kaori nicely while giving collectors an easy way to recreate the spring imagery associated with the series.

The sculpting is clean, the paintwork is warm and the included backdrop gives the display an unmistakable spring atmosphere. More importantly, the design feels connected to the story rather than simply using Kaori’s popularity to sell another attractive scale. Overall, this is a gentle and surprisingly meaningful figure of one of anime’s most memorable heroines.

Kaori is currently available for pre-order and eligible for an early bird discount!
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