Sakamichi No Apollon

Synopsis

Introverted classical pianist together with superlative pupil Kaoru Nishimi has but arrived in Kyushu for his offset twelvemonth of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all promise of fitting inward, preparing himself for some other lone, meaningless year. That is, until he encounters the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi.

Sentarou’second immeasurable beloved for jazz music inspires Kaoru to larn more than virtually the genre, and equally a outcome, he easy starts to intermission out of his beat, making his real outset friend. Kaoru begins playing the pianoforte at later on-school jazz sessions, located inwards the basement of fellow educatee Ritsuko Mukae’sec family-owned tape shop. As he discovers the immense joy of using his musical talents to take enjoyment to himself as well as others, Kaoru’sec summertime mightiness merely crescendo into ane that he will think forever.

Sakamichi no Apollon is a heartwarming story of friendship, music, as well as beloved that follows three unique individuals brought together past their mutual appreciation for jazz.

Information

English: Kids on the Slope
Synonyms: Sakamichi no Aporon, Apollo on the Slope
Japanese: 坂道のアポロン

Information
Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 13, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Premiered: Spring 2012
Broadcast: Fridays at 00:45 (JST)
Producers: Dentsu, Fuji TV, Toho, DAX Production, Sony Music Entertainment
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: Tezuka Productions, MAPPA
Source: Manga
Genres: Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, School
Duration: 22 minute. per ep.
Rating: PG-thirteen – Teens xiii or older