Sakamichi no Apollon

Another move leaves the studious Kaoru Nishimi expecting another year of keeping to himself. Instead, his new school brings him into contact with the intimidating Sentaro Kawabuchi, whose passion for jazz draws Kaoru away from the discipline of classical piano.

In the basement of Ritsuko's family record shop, their unlikely friendship takes shape through music. Affection, jealousy and the pressures of growing up test the bond they build, even as playing together gives them a freedom neither finds elsewhere.