Episode 1
Moanin'
24m4.0 / 10
Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.
Episode credits
Directed by Kotomi DeaiWritten by Ayako Kato
TV series
Kids on the Slope
2012TV-141 season7.7 / 10
Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
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Synopsis
Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
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Episode 2
Summertime
24m4.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Hisatoshi ShimizuWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode 3
Someday My Prince Will Come
24m4.0 / 10
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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Directed by Shizutaka SugaharaWritten by Ayako Kato
Episode 4
But Not For Me
24m4.0 / 10
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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Directed by Sayo AoiWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode 5
Lullaby of Birdland
24m4.0 / 10
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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Directed by Minoru YamaokaWritten by Ayako Kato
Episode 6
You Don’t Know What Love Is
24m4.0 / 10
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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Directed by Jun ShishidoWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode 7
Now's the Time
24m7.0 / 10
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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Directed by Kotomi DeaiWritten by Ayako Kato
Episode 8
These Foolish Things
24m4.0 / 10
Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.
Episode credits
Directed by Hisatoshi ShimizuWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode 9
Love Me or Leave Me
24m4.0 / 10
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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Directed by Yui UmemotoWritten by Ayako Kato
Episode 10
In A Sentimental Mood
24m4.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Minoru YamaokaWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode 11
Left Alone
24m4.0 / 10
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
Episode credits
Directed by Kotomi DeaiWritten by Ayako Kato
Episode 12
All Blues
24m7.0 / 10finale
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Shinichiro WatanabeWritten by Yuko Kakihara
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Kids on the Slope
Cast
Yuuka NanriRitsuko Mukae (voice)
Ryohei KimuraKaoru Nishimi (voice)
Yoshimasa HosoyaSentarou Kawabuchi (voice)
Aya EndoYurika Fukahori (voice)
Junichi SuwabeJunichi Katsuragi (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Yuko Kakihara, Ayako Kato, Yuko Kakihara, Ayako Kato
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 坂道のアポロン
Networks & production
Fuji TVJapan
Tezuka ProductionsJapan
MAPPAJapan
Fuji Television NetworkJapan
TOHOJapan
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)Japan
Themes
angstanimebandbased on mangabromancechristianityclassical musicclassical pianist
