The Best Episodes of Kids on the Slope Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(126 votes)

   #1 - Moanin'

   S1:E14/13/2012

   Kaoru Nishimi isn't too happy about having to move to Kyushu, but a chance encounter with a few locals changes his tune.

   Director:Kotomi Deai

   Writer:Ayako Kato

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   Director:Kotomi Deai

   Writer:Ayako Kato
2. 

   7.8/10(110 votes)

   #2 - Summertime

   S1:E24/20/2012

   Kaoru quickly learns that jazz is not as easy as he thought, but gets encouragement from Sentaro and new friend Junichi. Later, Kaoru asks Ritsuko an important question.

   Director:Hisatoshi Shimizu

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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   Director:Hisatoshi Shimizu

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara
3. 

   8.0/10(103 votes)

   #3 - Someday My Prince Will Come

   S1:E34/27/2012

   Kaoru decides to help Sentaro get with Yurika, while at the same time distancing him from Ritsuko. Their double date reveals far more history than Kaoru thought was there.

   Director:Shizutaka Sugahara

   Writer:Ayako Kato

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   Director:Shizutaka Sugahara

   Writer:Ayako Kato
4. 

   8.4/10(105 votes)

   #4 - But Not For Me

   S1:E45/4/2012

   Jun gets a Christmas gig and asks Kaoru and Sentaro to join him. After an uncomfortable moment with Ritsuko, Kaoru's feelings toward Sentaro get the better of him.

   Director:Sayo Aoi

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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   Director:Sayo Aoi

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara
5. 

   8.2/10(103 votes)

   #5 - Lullaby of Birdland

   S1:E55/11/2012

   After getting an answer from Ritsuko, Kaoru stops going to the record shop. He later finds out where his mother is, and Sentaro invites himself along on his trip to see her.

   Director:Minoru Yamaoka

   Writer:Ayako Kato

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   Director:Minoru Yamaoka

   Writer:Ayako Kato
6. 

   7.3/10(97 votes)

   #6 - You Don’t Know What Love Is

   S1:E65/18/2012

   Second year starts, and Sentaro finds out he won't be in the same class as his friends. He meets a budding musician named Seiji, and their friendship makes Kaoru jealous.

   Director:Jun Shishido

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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   Director:Jun Shishido

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara
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7. 

   8.7/10(121 votes)

   #7 - Now's the Time

   S1:E75/25/2012

   Kaoru and Sentaro's friendship continues to sour. Ritsuko and Kaoru take part in the planning committee for the school festival, where Sentaro and Seiji's band will perform.

   Director:Kotomi Deai

   Writer:Ayako Kato

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   Director:Kotomi Deai

   Writer:Ayako Kato
8. 

   7.9/10(92 votes)

   #8 - These Foolish Things

   S1:E86/1/2012

   Kaoru and Sentaro learn more about Junichi's painful past. Yurika confronts Junichi about a moment they shared in the record shop.

   Director:Hisatoshi Shimizu

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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   Director:Hisatoshi Shimizu

   Writer:Yuko Kakihara
9. 

   8.2/10(95 votes)

   #9 - Love Me or Leave Me

   S1:E96/8/2012

   Sentaro and Junichi attempt to fix their friendship before Junichi leaves for Tokyo. Yurika tries to convince Junichi to take her with him.

   Director:Yui Umemoto

   Writer:Ayako Kato

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   Director:Yui Umemoto

   Writer:Ayako Kato
10. 

    8.0/10(92 votes)

    #10 - In A Sentimental Mood

    S1:E106/15/2012

    Kaoru and Ritsuko's budding relationship is in peril when Kaoru questions Ristuko's feelings for him. Meanwhile, Sentaro is in danger of failing the school year.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka

    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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    Director:Minoru Yamaoka

    Writer:Yuko Kakihara
11. 

    8.5/10(96 votes)

    #11 - Left Alone

    S1:E116/22/2012

    Kaoru keeps Sentaro from running away for good. Things are looking up as the pair team up with Tsutomu and Ritsuko to perform at the school festival, but soon tragedy strikes

    Director:Kotomi Deai

    Writer:Ayako Kato

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    Director:Kotomi Deai

    Writer:Ayako Kato
12. 

    8.6/10(108 votes)

    #12 - All Blues

    S1:E126/29/2012

    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.

    Director:Shinichiro Watanabe

    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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    Director:Shinichiro Watanabe

    Writer:Yuko Kakihara