Kids on the Slope

or in Japanese name is 坂道のアポロン Sakamichi no Aporon. I was surprised when saw it on the first time, "what a coincidence!" pop up in my mind since currently I take class about Jazz class.

This anime (Japanese cartoon) is about a introvert classical pianist, Kaoru who transferred into Kyushu to live with his aunt because his parent work outside of Japan. This caused him to meet Sentarou, a wild first year high school student (9th grade). They form a bond by playing Jazz music. At the first time they have jam session, Kaoru had a hard time to play Jazz since he always play by the rules (classical) but he able to learn to play freely.

Below is the opening theme of "Sakamichi no Apollon", Sakamichi no Melody by YUKI.

Sakamichi = slope