8.6/1040 votesLoading...#1 - Fortississimo
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/2/2018
It’s finally Kai’s turn to play. His playing transports the audience to the forest as Shuhei, Takako and Ajino reflect on their friend’s journey.
Director: Gaku Nakatani
Writer: Aki Itami
7.8/1045 votesLoading...#2 - Chosen One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2018
Shuhei Amamiya transfers into Kai Ichinose's elementary school. As an aspiring pianist, he's shocked that Kai has no teacher after hearing him play.
Director: Ryuutarou Suzuki
Writer: Mika Abe
7.5/1034 votesLoading...#6 - What Mozart Has Left
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2018
Ajino sets a Mozart piece as Kai's entry for the contest, but Kai worries that he hasn't found his own style of playing. Shuhei is favored to win.
Director: Ryuutarou Suzuki
Writer: Mika Abe
7.5/1033 votesLoading...#7 - The Best Piano
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2018
After Takako's performance, it's time for Kai to take the stage. With his mother, Ajino and Shuhei's father watching, it's time to show his skills.
Director: Masashi Omura
Writer: Aki Itami
7.5/1031 votesLoading...#8 - Reunion
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2018
Five years later, Shuhei returns to Japan determined to see Kai again. After some searching, he finds his friend in a very unexpected place.
Director: Ryuutarou Suzuki
Writer: Mika Abe
7.3/1030 votesLoading...#11 - New Signs in Warsaw
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2018
At the Chopin competition preliminaries in Poland, Kai nearly has a meltdown, but Shuhei performs as usual. Shuhei is frustrated when they meet again.
Director: Tooru Yoshida
Writer: Mika Abe
7.2/1032 votesLoading...#12 - God of Competition
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2018
After the contest, Shuhei transfers back to Tokyo and Kai finds that the piano in the woods is broken. Takako vows to win for Kai's sake.
Director: Tooru Yoshida
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Awakening
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2019
Out of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round. Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.
Director: Tooru Yoshida
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Requiem
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2019
After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.
Director: Masashi Omura
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - The Truth About Wei Pang
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2019
After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw. Shuhei is shocked by Kai's plans.
Director: Takahiro Tamano
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - For Your Living Evidence
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2019
A painful article is published about Wei Pang's past, but all he cares about is Ajino's opinion. Before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.
Director: Fumio Maezono
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - In the Country Where Chopin was Born
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2019
Though Lech wants to win for his sister's sake, the final day is Kai's chance to show the world who he is and how far he's come with his performance.
Director: Kunpei Maeda
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Hero
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2019
Kai's performance is a triumph, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support. As he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.
Director: Takahiro Tamano
Writer: Mika Abe
NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - The Best Pianist in the World
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2019
The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kai's placement. Ajino receives shocking news.
Director: Tooru Yoshida
Writer: Mika Abe
The Best Episodes of The Piano Forest
Every episode of The Piano Forest ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Piano Forest!
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been...
Genres:AnimationComedyDrama
Network:NHK
Best Episodes Summary
"Fortississimo" is the best rated episode of "The Piano Forest". It scored 8.6/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Gaku Nakatani and written by Aki Itami, it aired on 7/2/2018. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chosen One".
