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- Region:Japan
- Type:TV
- English name:Sakamichi no Apollon / Kids on the Slope
- Official name:坂道のアポロン
- Chinese name:坂道上的阿波罗
- Premiered:April 12, 2012
- Status:Finished Airing
- Tags:Youth / Campus / Love / For female / Source manga
- Original author:小玉ユキ
- Director:渡辺信一郎 / 出合小都美
- Scenario:加藤綾子 / 柿原優子
- Storyboard:渡辺信一郎 / 松尾衡 / 宮本佐和子 / 篠原俊哉 / 二村秀樹
- Co-director:梅本唯 / 菅原静貴 / 出合小都美 / 宍戸淳 / 渡辺信一郎
- Studios:手塚プロダクション / MAPPA
- Production cooperation:Ordet / ノーマッド / ライデンフィルム
- Copyright:©小玉ユキ・小学館 / 「坂道のアポロン」製作委員会
- Family:Kids on the Slope
- Rating:12+
Sakamichi no Apollon
Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school.
Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all hope of fitting in, preparing himself for another lonely, meaningless year.
That is, until he encounters the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi.
Sentarou's immeasurable love for jazz music inspires Kaoru to learn more about the genre, and as a result, he slowly starts to break out of his shell, making his very first friend.
Kaoru begins playing the piano at after-school jazz sessions, located in the basement of fellow student Ritsuko Mukae's family-owned record shop.
As he discovers the immense joy of using his musical talents to bring enjoyment to himself and others, Kaoru's summer might just crescendo into one that he will remember forever.
Sakamichi no Apollon is a heartwarming story of friendship, music, and love that follows three unique individuals brought together by their mutual appreciation for jazz.
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EP1 - Moanin'
Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.
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EP2 - Summertime
Kaoru quickly learns that jazz is not as easy as he thought, but gets encouragement from Sentaro and new friend Junichi. Later, Kaoru asks Ritsuko an important question.
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EP3 - Someday My Prince Will Come
Kaoru decides to help Sentaro get with Yurika, while at the same time distancing him from Ritsuko. Their double date reveals far more history than Kaoru thought was there.
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EP4 - But Not For Me
Jun gets a Christmas gig and asks Kaoru and Sentaro to join him. After an uncomfortable moment with Ritsuko, Kaoru's feelings toward Sentaro get the better of him.
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EP5 - Lullaby of Birdland
After getting an answer from Ritsuko, Kaoru stops going to the record shop. He later finds out where his mother is, and Sentaro invites himself along on his trip to see her.
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EP6 - You Don’t Know What Love Is
Second year starts, and Sentaro finds out he won't be in the same class as his friends. He meets a budding musician named Seiji, and their friendship makes Kaoru jealous.
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EP7 - Now's the Time
Kaoru and Sentaro's friendship continues to sour. Ritsuko and Kaoru take part in the planning committee for the school festival, where Sentaro and Seiji's band will perform.
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EP8 - These Foolish Things
Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.
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EP9 - Love Me or Leave Me
Sentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.
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EP10 - In A Sentimental Mood
Kaoru and Ritsuko's budding relationship is in peril when Kaoru questions Ristuko's feelings for him. Meanwhile, Sentaro is in danger of failing the school year.
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EP11 - Left Alone
Kaoru keeps Sentaro from running away for good. Things are looking up as the pair team up with Tsutomu and Ritsuko to perform at the school festival, but soon tragedy strikes
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EP12 - All Blues
Graduation day comes, and Kaoru, Ritsuko and Sentaro's paths diverge. A fateful meeting with a familiar face years later offers Kaoru a chance at reuniting with old friends.