Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
Cast: Yuuka Nanri, Ryohei Kimura, Yoshimasa Hosoya
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Season 1
12 episodes
1. Moanin'Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.TV-14CC24minApr 13, 2012
2. SummertimeKaoru 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.TV-14CC24minApr 20, 2012
3. Someday My Prince Will ComeKaoru 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.TV-14CC24minApr 27, 2012
4. But Not For MeJun 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.TV-14CC24minMay 4, 2012
5. Lullaby of BirdlandAfter 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.TV-14CC24minMay 11, 2012
6. You Don’t Know What Love IsSecond 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.TV-14CC24minMay 18, 2012
7. Now's the TimeKaoru 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.TV-14CC24minMay 25, 2012
8. These Foolish ThingsKaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.TV-14CC24minJun 1, 2012
9. Love Me or Leave MeSentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.TV-14CC24minJun 8, 2012
10. In A Sentimental MoodKaoru 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.TV-14CC24minJun 15, 2012
11. Left AloneKaoru 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 strikesTV-14CC24minJun 22, 2012
12. All BluesGraduation 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.TV-14CC24minJun 29, 2012
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Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Daisuke Konaka, Noriko Ozaki
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions, MAPPA, Fuji Television Network
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese, English
Where to watch
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