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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 ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.

Genres:AnimationComedyDrama
Network:NHK

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Piano Forest" is "Chopin's Journey", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Mika Abe. "Chopin's Journey" aired on 1/27/2019 and is rated NaN point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Fixation".

  • Chopin's Journey
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #1 - Chopin's Journey

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2019

    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

  • Fixation
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #2 - Fixation

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2019

    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

  • Awakening
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Promise
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #4 - Promise

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2019

    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

  • The Dance of Deliberation
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #5 - The Dance of Deliberation

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2019

    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

  • Requiem
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #6 - 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

  • For the Sake of Your Number One
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #7 - For the Sake of Your Number One

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/2019

    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

  • The Truth About Wei Pang
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #8 - 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

  • For Your Living Evidence
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #9 - 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

  • In the Country Where Chopin was Born
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Hero
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #11 - 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

  • The Best Pianist in the World
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #12 - 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

  • God of Competition
    7.1/10 30 votes

    #13 - 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

  • Forest of Piano
    7.2/10 38 votes

    #14 - Forest of Piano

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: Aki Itami

  • New Signs in Warsaw
    7.3/10 28 votes

    #15 - 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

  • New Wind from Poland
    7.4/10 29 votes

    #16 - New Wind from Poland

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/25/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mika Abe

  • What Mozart Has Left
    7.5/10 32 votes

    #17 - 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

  • The Best Piano
    7.5/10 31 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Reunion
    7.5/10 29 votes

    #19 - 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

  • A Letter of Challenge
    7.6/10 29 votes

    #20 - A Letter of Challenge

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: Aki Itami

  • Chosen One
    7.8/10 43 votes

    #21 - 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

  • To Play Chopin's Pieces
    7.8/10 32 votes

    #22 - To Play Chopin's Pieces

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Aki Itami

  • The Chopin Competition
    7.9/10 29 votes

    #23 - The Chopin Competition

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Aki Itami

  • Fortississimo
    8.6/10 38 votes

    #24 - 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