Kids on the Slope

坂道のアポロン

2012 · Ended · 1 season · 12 episodes · Animation, Drama · Japan

Channel Fuji TV · Starring Yuuka Nanri, Ryohei Kimura, Yoshimasa Hosoya

Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
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Episodes

12 episodes · April 2012 – June 2012
  1. Episode 1: 1. Moanin'April 13, 2012 · 24 min
    Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.
  2. Episode 2: 2. SummertimeApril 20, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Someday My Prince Will ComeApril 27, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. But Not For MeMay 4, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Lullaby of BirdlandMay 11, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. You Don’t Know What Love IsMay 18, 2012 · 24 min
    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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  1. Episode 7: 7. Now's the TimeMay 25, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. These Foolish ThingsJune 1, 2012 · 24 min
    Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Love Me or Leave MeJune 8, 2012 · 24 min
    Sentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.
  4. Episode 10: 10. In A Sentimental MoodJune 15, 2012 · 24 min
    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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Left AloneJune 22, 2012 · 24 min
    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
  6. Episode 12: 12. All BluesJune 29, 2012 · 24 min
    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.

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EPISODE LENGTH
24 minutes
FIRST AIRED
April 13, 2012
LAST AIRED
June 29, 2012
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Tezuka Productions, MAPPA, Fuji Television Network

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