The Best Episodes of The Piano Forest Season 2

The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced, and Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.

Director: N/A

Writer: Mika Abe

Following Sophie Ormesson, Wei Pang takes the stage. Though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajino's playing.

Director: N/A

Writer: Mika Abe

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

Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai's playing wows the crowd.

Director: N/A

Writer: Mika Abe

Once Kai's finishes his performance, it's all up to the judges. But one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.

Director: N/A

Writer: Mika Abe

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

In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra. Rumors fly when Wei Pang doesn't show up as scheduled, while Kai worries about Shuhei.

Director: N/A

Writer: Mika Abe

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

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

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

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

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