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The Best Episodes of Kids on the Slope Season 1

Every episode of Kids on the Slope Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kids on the Slope Season 1!

Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.
Genres:AnimationDrama
Network:Fuji TV

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Moanin'" is the best rated episode of "Kids on the Slope" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 110 votes. Directed by Kotomi Deai and written by Ayako Kato, it aired on 4/13/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Summertime".

  • Moanin'
    7.7/10110 votes

    #1 - Moanin'

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2012

    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

  • Summertime
    7.8/1094 votes

    #2 - Summertime

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2012

    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

  • Someday My Prince Will Come
    8.0/1088 votes

    #3 - Someday My Prince Will Come

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2012

    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

  • But Not For Me
    8.4/1090 votes

    #4 - But Not For Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2012

    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

  • Lullaby of Birdland
    8.2/1088 votes

    #5 - Lullaby of Birdland

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2012

    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

  • You Don’t Know What Love Is
    7.3/1083 votes

    #6 - You Don’t Know What Love Is

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2012

    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

  • Now's the Time
    8.8/10102 votes

    #7 - Now's the Time

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2012

    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

  • These Foolish Things
    7.9/1077 votes

    #8 - These Foolish Things

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2012

    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

  • Love Me or Leave Me
    8.1/1079 votes

    #9 - Love Me or Leave Me

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2012

    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

  • In A Sentimental Mood
    8.0/1077 votes

    #10 - In A Sentimental Mood

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2012

    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

  • Left Alone
    8.5/1081 votes

    #11 - Left Alone

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2012

    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

  • All Blues
    8.6/1092 votes

    #12 - All Blues

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2012

    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