Introverted classical pianist and top student Kaoru Nishimi has just arrived in Kyushu for his first year of high school. Having constantly moved from place to place since his childhood, he abandons all hope of fitting in, preparing himself for another lonely, meaningless year. That is, until he encounters the notorious delinquent Sentarou Kawabuchi. Sentarou's immeasurable love for jazz music inspires Kaoru to learn more about the genre, and as a result, he slowly starts to break out of his shell, making his very first friend. Kaoru begins playing the piano at after-school jazz sessions, located in the basement of fellow student Ritsuko Mukae's family-owned record shop. As he discovers the immense joy of using his musical talents to bring enjoyment to himself and others, Kaoru's summer might just crescendo into one that he will remember forever. Sakamichi no Apollon is a heartwarming story of friendship, music, and love that follows three unique individuals brought together by their mutual appreciation for jazz. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Kaoru Nishimi MAIN

Ritsuko Mukae MAIN

Sentarou Kawabuchi MAIN

Dansei Kyaku SUPPORTING

Haha SUPPORTING

Isao Arita SUPPORTING

Junichi Katsuragi SUPPORTING

Kaoru no Oba SUPPORTING

Kouta SUPPORTING

Mariko SUPPORTING

Muroi SUPPORTING

Nishimi Kaoru no Chichi SUPPORTING

Ryuunosuke Yamaoka SUPPORTING

Sachiko SUPPORTING

Sayoko SUPPORTING

Seiji Matsuoka SUPPORTING

Sentarou no Chichi SUPPORTING

Sentarou no Sobo SUPPORTING

Shigetora Maruo SUPPORTING

Shinpu SUPPORTING

Taichi SUPPORTING

Tennin SUPPORTING

Tokie SUPPORTING

Tsutomu Mukae SUPPORTING

Yurika Fukahori SUPPORTING

Yurika no Chichi SUPPORTING

Yurika no Haha SUPPORTING

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