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Kids on the Slope

Kids on the Slope
★ 7.7/10•2012•24m•TV-14•Animation•Drama
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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.

Ayako Kato · Screenplay

Yuko Kakihara · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 13, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - Moanin'E124m

Moanin'

Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.

Apr 13, 2012

Episode 2 - SummertimeE224m

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.

Apr 20, 2012

Episode 3 - Someday My Prince Will ComeE324m

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.

Apr 27, 2012

Episode 4 - But Not For MeE424m

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.

May 4, 2012

Episode 5 - Lullaby of BirdlandE524m

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.

May 11, 2012

Episode 6 - You Don’t Know What Love IsE624m

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.

May 18, 2012

Episode 7 - Now's the TimeE724m

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.

May 25, 2012

Episode 8 - These Foolish ThingsE824m

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.

Jun 1, 2012

Episode 9 - Love Me or Leave MeE924m

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.

Jun 8, 2012

Episode 10 - In A Sentimental MoodE1024m

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.

Jun 15, 2012

Episode 11 - Left AloneE1124m

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

Jun 22, 2012

Episode 12 - All BluesE1224m

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.

Jun 29, 2012

Actors

Yuuka Nanri

Yuuka Nanri

Ritsuko Mukae (voice)

Ryohei Kimura

Ryohei Kimura

Kaoru Nishimi (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Sentarou Kawabuchi (voice)

Aya Endo

Aya Endo

Yurika Fukahori (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Katsuragi (voice)

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