Kids on the Slope
Kids on the Slope
2012
1 Season
7.6
AnimationDrama

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

Episodes

Moanin'
E1Apr 13, 201224m

Moanin'

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

Summertime
E2Apr 20, 201224m

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.

Someday My Prince Will Come
E3Apr 27, 201224m

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.

But Not For Me
E4May 4, 201224m

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.

Lullaby of Birdland
E5May 11, 201224m

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.

You Don’t Know What Love Is
E6May 18, 201224m

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.

Now's the Time
E7May 25, 201224m

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.

These Foolish Things
E8Jun 1, 201224m

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.

Love Me or Leave Me
E9Jun 8, 201224m

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.

In A Sentimental Mood
E10Jun 15, 201224m

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.

Left Alone
E11Jun 22, 201224m

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

All Blues
E12Jun 29, 201224m

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.

Top Cast

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)