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I met the girl under full-bloomed cherry blossoms, and my fate has begun to change.
Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
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Kousei Arima was a genius pianist until his mother's sudden death took away his ability to play. Each day was dull for Kousei. But, then he meets a violinist named Kaori Miyazono who has an eccentric playing style. Can the heartfelt sounds of the girl's violin lead the boy to play the piano again?
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Episode 1
Kousei's life has been dull and gray. His friends Tsubaki and Watari try their best to cheer him up but there's not more color in his life; His eyes don't sparkle. However, there's this new girl who might just be able to change all that.
Directed by Kyohei IshiguroWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Shizuka Ishigami, Rina Dendou, Haruka Yamazaki, Tomoko Tsuzuki
Episode 2
Kousei, Tsubaki & Watari sit down to watch Kaori's performance which ends up being completely unlike anything else they've seen. Kaori just seems to have a way with music completely different to how Kousei was taught.
Directed by Takahiro HaradaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Shinobu Matsumoto, Ikuji Nose, Tomo Muranaka, Kenta Sasa, Shizuka Ishigami, Tomoko Tsuzuki
Episode 3
Kousei and Kaori spend some time together and get to talking about Kousei's past. Will he ever be able to play a piano again? What happens if he can never overcome his fear, will color ever return to his life?
Directed by Kazuya IwataWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Inori Minase, Ai Kakuma, Chinami Hashimoto, Ryuichi Kijima, Genki Muro, Eiji Takeuchi, Rina Dendou, Shizuka Ishigami
Episode 4
Kousei and Kaori arrive just in time for the competition, however without a chance to practice the piece how will Kousei be able to perform? And how can he survive on stage with the memories of his mother still haunting him?
Directed by Kyohei Ishiguro, Ayako Kono, Kazuya IwataWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Shinobu Matsumoto, Kanehira Yamamoto, Ari Ozawa, Airi Ootsu, Shizuka Ishigami, Nao Fujita
Episode 5
Kaori is recovering from her accident after the performance, and Kousei, Watari, and Tsubaki are starting to realise the new feelings that are brewing in their group.
Directed by Takashi Kojima, Masashi IshihamaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shizuka Ishigami, Marie Miyake, Yuki Ishikari, Ryoko Maekawa, Manami Tanaka
Episode 6
Kaori is pushing Kousei to the limits in an attempt to bring back his musical skills. Tsubaki has to figure out where her feelings are pointing her.
Directed by Yoshihide IbataWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Kazuyuki Okitsu, Fuyuka Ono, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Takanori Ooyama, Shizuka Ishigami, Rina Dendou
Episode 7
The Maihou Music Competition has started and Kousei is starting to feel his fears catching up with him. At the same time some old rivals have appeared and are set on competing with Kousei.
Directed by Takahiro MajimaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Ben Hiura, Takanori Ooyama, Ikuji Nose, Kanehira Yamamoto, Syuhei Toyoshima
Episode 8
Takeshi Aiza and Emi Igawa. These two have a strong rivalry with Kousei. But what drives them to play piano?
Directed by Hidetoshi TakahashiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Ben Hiura, Takanori Ooyama, Ikuji Nose, Harumi Sakurai, Hiromichi Tezuka
Episode 9
It's Kousei's turn to take the stage, and everyone is waiting to see whether or not he will be able to play. How will he be able to perform with the memories of his mother still floating in his mind?
Directed by Miyuki KurokiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Yumi Kakazu, Shunzo Miyasaka, Mie Sonozaki, Takanori Ooyama
Episode 10
During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.
Directed by Takahiro HaradaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Ben Hiura, Takanori Ooyama, Rina Dendou
Episode 11
The qualifiers are up, but Kousei is sure he already knows where he placed. Takeshi and Emi however are desperate to see how their greatest rival was marked.
Directed by Kyohei Ishiguro, Takahiro KawakoshiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Mie Sonozaki, Toru Okawa, Inori Minase, Naomi Shindo, Ben Hiura
Episode 12
School's over and Summer break has begun, as long as you're not in Summer School. For Kousei and Kaori though there's not break yet, as they have to prepare for the Gala Concert. Tsubaki though just wants to spend whatever time she can with her friends, as the future is so uncertain. Can Saki help Kousei hear the music?
Directed by Riki FukushimaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Toru Okawa, Inori Minase, Naomi Shindo
Episode 13
Kousei has taken the stage at the Gala Concert. Endeavoring to put on a performance without Kaori. This is his chance to prove his abilities as a pianist and try to come to terms with the memory of his mother.
Directed by Ayako KurataWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Yuka Terasaki
Episode 14
Kousei, Tsubaki and Watari visit Kaori in the hospital, but she insists everything is fine. Tsubaki reflects on her past with Kousei and considers if she has romantic feelings for him. Meanwhile, Kousei makes an important decision about his future.
Directed by Tomotaka ShibayamaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shizuka Ishigami, Marie Miyake, Naoko Komatsu, Miho Wataya, Kanako Sakuragi, Nana Hamasaki
Episode 15
Tsubaki is frustrated as she sees her friends moving forward, afraid that she might be left behind. Kousei finds it difficult to keep visiting Kaori in the hospital. Hiroko comes across a promising young talent.
Directed by Takeshi YajimaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano, Shizuka Ishigami
Episode 16
Kousei's concerns for Kaori temporarily subside as he runs into her on the street and they go shopping. Nagi can't take the harsh criticism she receives with Kousei as her piano teacher.
Directed by Miyuki KurokiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano, Rina Dendou, Ari Ozawa, Shizuka Ishigami, Ayaka Asai
Episode 17
Nagi is feeling the pressure of her upcoming performance, and is struggling to deal with it. But as she learns, every performer goes through the same emotions.
Directed by Ayako KonoWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mamiko Noto, Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano, Rina Dendou, Atsuko Yuya, Ari Ozawa
Episode 18
Nagi and Kousei finally take the stage. Despite acting as Nagi's support during their performance, Kousei challenges Nagi to reach her full potential.
Directed by Toshimasa IshiiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Yuka Terasaki, Ai Kayano, Rina Dendou, Ari Ozawa, Minako Kotobuki
Episode 19
After Nagi and Kousei's performance Takeshi is pumped. It's his turn to take the stage. What will his music say about himself? What will he convey to the audience?
Directed by KosayaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Toru Okawa, Naomi Shindo, Ai Kayano, Ben Hiura
Episode 20
Unable to come to grips with the idea that Kousei has feelings for Kaori, Tsubaki lashes out. Kousei, meanwhile, continues to avoid visiting Kaori in the hospital.
Directed by Takeshi YajimaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Mie Sonozaki, Inori Minase, Ai Kayano, Shizuka Ishigami, Marie Miyake, Ryoko Maekawa, Ryuichi Kijima, Mariko Higashiuchi
Episode 21
Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.
Directed by Ayako Kurata, Tomotaka ShibayamaWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Atsuko Tanaka, Mie Sonozaki, Yuka Terasaki, Ai Kayano, Ben Hiura, Rina Dendou
Episode 22
Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.
Directed by Kyohei Ishiguro, Miyuki KurokiWritten by Takawo YoshiokaGuest stars Yuki Kaji, Saori Hayami, Mie Sonozaki, Toru Okawa, Inori Minase, Naomi Shindo, Ai Kayano, Shizuka Ishigami
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Natsuki HanaeKousei Arima (voice)
Risa TanedaKaori Miyazono (voice)
Ayane SakuraTsubaki Sawabe (voice)
Ryota OsakaRyouta Watari (voice)
Nobuo TobitaMr. Kazama (voice)
Mamiko NotoSaki Arima (voice)
Kazuyuki OkitsuSaitou (voice)
Yuki KajiTakeshi Aiza (voice)
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A-1 PicturesJapan
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dentsuJapan
Fuji Television NetworkJapan
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