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Your Lie in April is a story about middle school student and musical prodigy, Arima Kousei, coping with the mental trauma after his mother has died from an unnamed illness. Arima's mother was a piano instructor and taught him once his talent began to show. Though he loved his mother and she loved him, near the end of her life, she was very abusive towards her son. This combined with her death causes a mental collapse in Arima, and he loses the ability to hear notes and play piano. Then one fateful spring he meets a girl named Miyazono Kaori who reawakens his musical spirit ... and helps him get back into competitive music.

This is a great, short anime that only runs 22 episodes. While not your usual kai blasting anime it's definitely one that anyone can appreciate and enjoy. It's a very well told story with a small but good supporting cast. One of the more refreshing things about the show is while the protagonists are only schoolchildren, they are very mature and relatable. You fully feel and understand what Arima is going through. After his musical spirit is reestablished, seeing him be reborn from the ashes of his despair is beyond gratifying. He truly comes back from the brink of nothing to get back to his original heights, while going through a rollercoaster of emotions. You don't have to be intimate with piano to enjoy this series, especially since the musical performances are done such you can hear the better renditions easily. While I would recommend this anime for everyone, I would specifically recommend this for a romantics and music lovers. The only cons I can say about this show is there is a little bit repetition in the story as Arima prepares for his events and there is a somewhat open ended conclusion to the story that I can see as leaving the viewer slightly dissatisfied. That being said, you should give the series a watch

Summary
After an implied global nuclear catastrophe, Japan has been reduced to a desert and the surviving humans seek out a meager living in the hot sands. The story of Desert Punk takes place in the Great Kanto Desert. It is about the adventures and shenanigans of famed mercenary, Kanta Mizuno, also known as Desert Punk. He acquired his legendary reputation due to his seemingly-incredible feats while on the job. He never fails to complete a mission due to his good luck, practicality, sharp wit, and specialist equipment. Desert Punk is far from a hero, as a matter of fact, he is a scoundrel. ... As accomplished as he may be, he is widely thought of as a despicable person. He is outwardly obsessed with sex, and he is an unapologetic narcissist. These glaring character flaws lead to a lot of hijinks and crude humor throughout the series.

Why to watch:
With the setting being in a post apocalyptic desert, this anime doesn't take itself seriously one bit. If you are looking for a light hearted, comedic adventure, Desert Punk is the show for you. Are you a fan of over the top, quirky and crude humor? This show is definitely for you. Do you like bullet storms and explosions? This show is definitely for you. While Kanta isn't a saintly example of morality by any stretch, you can't help but be entertained with his hilarious interactions and his grandiose self indulgent monologues. Not to mention, he is still a crack mercenary. Watching his mastery with a gun and his ace tactics is only slightly overshadowed by his great comedy. With a 26 episode run, this series can be easily and quickly finished in a few sittings, but the short run time will definitely leave you wanting more. Desert Punk is most certainly an underrated gem.