Kids on the Slope

24min

Animation

Drama

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

Production Companies

Tezuka Productions

MAPPA

Episodes

Cast

Moanin'

1. Moanin'

24min

13th Apr 2012

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

Summertime

2. Summertime

24min

20th Apr 2012

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

3. Someday My Prince Will Come

24min

27th Apr 2012

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

4. But Not For Me

24min

4th May 2012

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

5. Lullaby of Birdland

24min

11th May 2012

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

6. You Don’t Know What Love Is

24min

18th May 2012

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

7. Now's the Time

24min

25th May 2012

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

8. These Foolish Things

24min

1st Jun 2012

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

9. Love Me or Leave Me

24min

8th Jun 2012

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

10. In A Sentimental Mood

24min

15th Jun 2012

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

11. Left Alone

24min

22nd Jun 2012

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

12. All Blues

24min

29th Jun 2012

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.

First air date

13th Apr 2012

Last air date

29th Jun 2012

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks