Sakamichi no Apollon

Sakamichi no Apollon (2012)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime, Music, Romance

The beginning of summer, 1966. Because of his father's job situation, freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi moves by himself from Yokosuka to Kyushu to live with relatives. Until then, Kaoru was an honor roll student who tended to keep to himself, but meeting notorious bad boy Sentaro Kawabuchi starts to change him. Through his devil-may-care classmate, Kaoru learns the attractions of jazz and finds the first person he can call a "friend". He also discovers how much fun it is to play music with a pal. Other characters include Sentaro's kind childhood chum, Ritsuko, who is the daughter of a record shop owner; the mysterious upperclassman, Yurika; and Brother Jun, the much-admired leader among their peers. Set against the backdrop of a seaside town with a scent of American culture, this series is a drama about young people coming into their own, crossing each other's paths, and finding friendship, love, and music!

Also known as "Kids on the Slope".

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 01:10 (30 min)

Last Episode

All Blues
Season 1Episode 1230 min

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.
Jun 29, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12All BluesJun 29, 2012
S01E11Left AloneJun 22, 2012
S01E10In a Sentimental MoodJun 15, 2012
S01E09Love Me or Leave MeJun 8, 2012
S01E08These Foolish ThingsJun 1, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Sakamichi no Apollon' premiere?

'Sakamichi no Apollon' premiered on April 13, 2012.

Who is the main character in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

The main character in 'Sakamichi no Apollon' is Kaoru Nishimi.

What is the genre of 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

'Sakamichi no Apollon' is a romantic drama anime series.

Who directed 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

'Sakamichi no Apollon' was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe.

What is the setting of 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

The setting of 'Sakamichi no Apollon' is a high school in 1960s Japan.

Who is Kaoru Nishimi's childhood friend in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

Kaoru Nishimi's childhood friend in 'Sakamichi no Apollon' is Sentaro Kawabuchi.

What instrument does Kaoru Nishimi play in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

Kaoru Nishimi plays the piano in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'.

Who is Yurika Fukahori in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

Yurika Fukahori is a popular girl at school who catches the attention of Kaoru Nishimi and Sentaro Kawabuchi in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'.

What motivated Yurika Fukahori to pursue music in 'Sakamichi no Apollon'?

Yurika Fukahori was motivated to pursue music in 'Sakamichi no Apollon' due to her desire to be closer to her estranged father, who was a jazz musician.

Cast

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

voices Junichi Katsuragi
Aya Endo

Aya Endo

voices Yurika Fukahori
Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

voices Sentarō Kawabuchi
Nobuhiko Okamoto

Nobuhiko Okamoto

voices Seiji Matsuoka
Ryohei Kimura

Ryohei Kimura

voices Kaoru Nishimi
Yuuka Nanri

Yuuka Nanri

voices Ritsuko Mukae
Zenki Kitajima

Zenki Kitajima

voices Tsutomu Mukae
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Characters

Junichi Katsuragi

Junichi Katsuragi

voiced by Junichi Suwabe
Yurika Fukahori

Yurika Fukahori

voiced by Aya Endo
Sentarō Kawabuchi

Sentarō Kawabuchi

voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya
Seiji Matsuoka

Seiji Matsuoka

voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto
Kaoru Nishimi

Kaoru Nishimi

voiced by Ryohei Kimura
Ritsuko Mukae

Ritsuko Mukae

voiced by Yuuka Nanri
Tsutomu Mukae

Tsutomu Mukae

voiced by Zenki Kitajima
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Also known as

  • Kids on the Slope

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