Sakamichi no Apollon

Sakamichi no Apollon, Sakamichi no Aporon, Apollo on the Slope, 坂道のアポロン, Kids on the Slope, Kids on the Slope, Kids on the Slope, Kids on the Slope

Episodes: 12 / 12

Type: TV

Plot Summary: 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.

Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical, Love Polygon, Music, School, Josei

Studios: Tezuka Productions, MAPPA

Producers: Dentsu, Fuji TV, Toho, DAX Production, Sony Music Entertainment

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Type: TV

Released: Apr 13, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012

Country: Japan

Status: Finished

Tags: #Coming of Age, #Band, #Love Triangle, #Josei, #Jazz Music, #Male Protagonist, #Heterosexual, #Found Family, #Primarily Male Cast, #School, #Rural, #Religion, #Historical, #Primarily Teen Cast, #Unrequited Love, #Age Gap, #Time Skip