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The Best Episodes of The Piano Forest Season 1

Every episode of The Piano Forest Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Piano Forest Season 1!

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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 playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 1 - Chosen One
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Chosen One

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Ryutaro Suzuki, Choi Jong-ki, Ko Seong-un
    Writer:Mika Abe

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  2. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 2 - To Play Chopin's Pieces
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - To Play Chopin's Pieces

    S1:E2

    To Ajino, who hurt his musical abilities in a car accident, meeting Kai seems like fate. But Kai just wants to be able to play a certain Chopin piece.

    Directors:Choi Jong-ki, Satoru Kiyomaru, Ko Seong-un
    Writer:Aki Itami

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  3. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 3 - What Mozart Has Left
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - What Mozart Has Left

    S1:E3

    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.

    Directors:Choi Jong-ki, Ko Seong-un
    Writer:Aki Itami

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  4. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 4 - The Best Piano
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Best Piano

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 5 - God of Competition
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - God of Competition

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 6 - Forest of Piano
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Forest of Piano

    S1:E6

    The piano in the forest goes up in flames, but Ajino tells Kai that it can live on within him. His mother tells him to concentrate on his music.

    Director:Choi Bu-gyeong
    Writer:Aki Itami

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  7. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 7 - Reunion
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Reunion

    S1:E7

    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:Ryutaro Suzuki
    Writer:Mika Abe

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  8. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 8 - A Letter of Challenge
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - A Letter of Challenge

    S1:E8

    An injured Takako travels to Tokyo with her teacher Shiba, who first noticed her at the competition five years before. There, she meets Kai again.

    Director:An Tae-kun
    Writer:Aki Itami

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  9. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 9 - New Signs in Warsaw
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - New Signs in Warsaw

    S1:E9

    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

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  10. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 10 - The Chopin Competition
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Chopin Competition

    S1:E10

    The first contestants take the stage for the Chopin competition. Kai is shocked that a Chinese pianist's playing sounds just like Ajino's.

    Directors:An Tae-kun, Park Dae-yeol
    Writer:Aki Itami

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  11. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 11 - New Wind from Poland
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - New Wind from Poland

    S1:E11

    Shuhei takes the stage at the competition, impressing everyone. Taking a walk to calm his nerves, Kai meets Polish pianist Lech.

    Directors:Choi Bu-gyeong, An Tae-kun
    Writer:Mika Abe

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  12. The Piano Forest Season 1 Episode 12 - Fortississimo
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Fortississimo

    S1:E12

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chosen One" is the best rated episode of "The Piano Forest" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Ryutaro Suzuki, Choi Jong-ki, Ko Seong-un and written by Mika Abe, it aired on 4/9/2018. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "To Play Chopin's Pieces".