Your Lie in April: Moments
Emi Igawa
Emi Igawa is a talented pianist known for her emotional and expressive playing style, contrasting with her initially cool and reserved demeanor. Driven by a desire to challenge and connect with Kousei Arima, she displays hidden depths and surprising emotional volatility.
Quick Facts
What is Emi Igawa's age?
15
What instrument does Emi play?
Piano
What is Emi's occupation?
Pianist and Student
What is Emi's hair color?
Black
What is Emi's eye color?
Reddish-brown
What is Emi's height?
158 cm (5 ft 2 in)
What is Emi's birthday?
April 19
What is Emi's playing style?
Emotional and temperamental
Who is Emi's mentor?
Yuriko Ochiai
What inspired Emi to become a pianist?
Kousei Arima's performance
Description
Personality
Emi Igawa presents a complex personality. Initially appearing cool, calm, and collected, she masks a more volatile and emotional inner life. Her outward demeanor contrasts sharply with her passionate and temperamental piano playing style, reflecting an internal conflict or perhaps a deliberate attempt to control her emotions. While seemingly apathetic at times, she demonstrates a strong drive and determination, particularly in her dedication to her craft and her subtle but growing connection with Kousei and Takeshi. Her internal mood swings, visualized in the anime, highlight this internal struggle and her evolving emotional maturity throughout the series.
Abilities
Emi Igawa is a highly skilled pianist, considered one of the best middle school pianists alongside Takeshi Aiza. Her playing style is described as emotional and temperamental, contrasting with Kousei Arima's initially more restrained approach. Her performances are noted for their expressiveness and colorfulness, captivating audiences and surprising even judges with their skill and the evident amount of practice involved. Her skill is such that, even when young, she and Takeshi were considered far superior to other competitors, excluding Kousei. Her motivation and inspiration stemmed from Kousei's earlier performances, and her playing style evolved alongside his own. Beyond her musical talent, Emi demonstrates proficiency in other areas. She is shown to be skilled in cooking, tennis, and visual arts, receiving praise from her art teacher. Her personality, while outwardly calm and collected, is internally quite volatile, which interestingly influences her expressive piano playing.