Kids on the Slope

7.6
201224m

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

Production

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Logo for MAPPA

Trailers & Videos

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Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2012

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1. Moanin'

4.0

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

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2. Summertime

4.0

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.

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3. Someday My Prince Will Come

4.0

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.

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4. But Not For Me

4.0

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.

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5. Lullaby of Birdland

4.0

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.

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6. You Don’t Know What Love Is

4.0

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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7. Now's the Time

7.0

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.

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8. These Foolish Things

4.0

Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.

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9. Love Me or Leave Me

4.0

Sentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.

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10. In A Sentimental Mood

4.0

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.

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11. Left Alone

4.0

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

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12. All Blues

7.0

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.

Cast

Photo of Yuuka Nanri

Yuuka Nanri

Ritsuko Mukae (voice)

Photo of Ryohei Kimura

Ryohei Kimura

Kaoru Nishimi (voice)

Photo of Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Sentarou Kawabuchi (voice)

Photo of Aya Endo

Aya Endo

Yurika Fukahori (voice)

Photo of Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Katsuragi (voice)

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