Kids on the Slope - S01

Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Since childhood, he has moved from place to place, so he gives up any hope of fitting in and braces himself for another lonely, meaningless year. That is, until he meets the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi. Sentarou's boundless love for jazz inspires Kaoru to learn more about the genre, and as a result, he slowly starts to come out of his shell and makes his very first friend. Kaoru begins playing piano at after-school jazz sessions held in the basement of a record shop owned by the family of fellow student Ritsuko Mukae. 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 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 shared appreciation for jazz.