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The Worst Episodes of Kids on the Slope

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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. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 6 - You Don’t Know What Love Is
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jun Shishido
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  2. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 1 - Moanin'
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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  3. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 2 - Summertime
    7.7/10(125 votes)

    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.

    Director:Hisatoshi Shimizu
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  4. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 3 - Someday My Prince Will Come
    7.9/10(117 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shizutaka Sugahara
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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  5. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 8 - These Foolish Things
    8.0/10(101 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  6. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 10 - In A Sentimental Mood
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  7. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 5 - Lullaby of Birdland
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    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.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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  8. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 9 - Love Me or Leave Me
    8.2/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yui Umemoto
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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  9. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 4 - But Not For Me
    8.3/10(118 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sayo Aoi
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  10. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 11 - Left Alone
    8.6/10(108 votes)

    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

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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  11. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 12 - All Blues
    8.6/10(120 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shinichiro Watanabe
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  12. Kids on the Slope Season 1 Episode 7 - Now's the Time
    8.7/10(135 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Ayako Kato

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Worst Episodes Summary

"You Don’t Know What Love Is" is the worst rated episode of "Kids on the Slope". It scored 7.3/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Jun Shishido and written by Yuko Kakihara, it aired on 5/18/2012. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Moanin'".