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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!

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.

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  1. 8.8/10(109 votes)

    #1 - Now's the Time

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    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato
  2. 8.7/10(97 votes)

    #2 - All Blues

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  3. 8.6/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Left Alone

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    S1:E11

    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

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    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato
  4. 8.5/10(95 votes)

    #4 - But Not For Me

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    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Sayo Aoi
  5. 8.2/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Lullaby of Birdland

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    S1:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Ayako Kato
  6. 8.2/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Love Me or Leave Me

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Yui Umemoto
    Writer:Ayako Kato
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  8. 8.0/10(92 votes)

    #7 - Someday My Prince Will Come

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(82 votes)

    #8 - These Foolish Things

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    S1:E8

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

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  10. 8.0/10(82 votes)

    #9 - In A Sentimental Mood

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  11. 7.8/10(99 votes)

    #10 - Summertime

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  12. 7.6/10(115 votes)

    #11 - Moanin'

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    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato
  13. 7.3/10(87 votes)

    #12 - You Don’t Know What Love Is

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    S1:E6

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Now's the Time" is the best rated episode of "Kids on the Slope" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Kotomi Deai and written by Ayako Kato, it aired on 5/25/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "All Blues".