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| Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural | |
| Studios: Shaft | |
| Producers: Geneon Entertainment | |
| Licensors: Sentai Filmworks | |
| Rating: 7.98 / 10 | |
| Rank: #718 | |
| Popularity: #1552 | |
| Users Listed: 169,118 | |
| Users Scored: 69,217 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/16/2022 | |
| Aired: October 7, 2008 – December 23, 2008 (Fall) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: Visual Novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 12 | |
| Broadcast: Tuesday at 01:15 (JST) |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, the narrative centers on Himura Yuu, a dedicated student striving for academic excellence at Otowa Academy. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel with the unexpected reappearance of Amamiya Yuuko, a girl who stirs dormant recollections from a shared childhood. Their reunion acts as a catalyst, forcing both characters to grapple with unresolved sorrows and the weight of past experiences that linger in the present.
Intertwined with this central relationship is the evolving dynamic between Kuze Shuuichi, a man content with solitude, and Hayama Mizuki, whose persistent curiosity and admiration for his musical talent challenge his desire for isolation. Their connection unfolds against a subtle sense of foreboding, hinting at a potential tragedy that casts a shadow over their burgeoning intimacy. The series explores themes of memory, regret, and the complexities of human connection in an atmosphere of quiet introspection.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Ever (Aired: 10/07/2008)
- Episode 2: Read (Aired: 10/14/2008)
- Episode 3: Union (Aired: 10/21/2008)
- Episode 4: Turn (Aired: 10/28/2008)
- Episode 5: Utter (Aired: 11/04/2008)
- ... and 7 more episodes
Characters:
- Amamiya, Yuuko (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Yumiko, Mosier, Carli
- Hayama, Mizuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Haag, Hilary, Gotou, Mai
- Himura, Yuu (Main) - Voice Actors: Matranga, David, Toochika, Kouichi, Matsumoto, Megumi
- Kuze, Shuuichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Guardiola, Illich, Hamada, Kenji
- Amamiya, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Furusawa, Tohru, Grelle, Jessie James
- Asou, Sumire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Sayaka, Grant, Tiffany
- Asou, Renji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Motoki, Bickham, Clint
- Himura, Akane (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Martinez, Cynthia, Shimeno, Junko
- Hirono, Hiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ayres, Greg, Shimono, Hiro, Gotou, Mai
- Hirono, Nagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka, Keith, Allison
- Izumi, Emi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sumrall, Allison, Nobiki, Kaori
- Miyamura, Miyako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Christian, Luci, Taguchi, Hiroko
- Shindou, Chihiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Yanase, Natsumi
- Shindou, Kei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Karbowski, Brittney, Okada, Junko
- Tsutsumi, Kyosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Patton, Chris, Tai, Yuuki, Tamura, Mutsumi
Staff:
- Kananiwa, Kozue (Producer)
- Kubota, Mitsutoshi (Producer)
- Matsuda, Akio (Producer)
- Oonuma, Shin (Director)
- Tsuruoka, Youta (Sound Director)
- Fukuta, Jun (Episode Director)
- Iimura, Masayuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ishikura, Kenichi (Episode Director)
- Kudou, Susumu (Episode Director)
- Kuramoto, Hotaka (Episode Director)
- Miyazaki, Shuuji (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
- Mori, Yoshihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Sonoda, Masahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takayama, Katsuhiko (Script, Series Composition)
- Hatano, Kouhei (Storyboard)
- Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
- Takeuchi, Nobuyuki (Storyboard)
- ELISA (Theme Song Performance)
- Gotou, Mai (Theme Song Performance)
- Nakajima, Yumiko (Theme Song Performance)
- Tenmon (Theme Song Composition, Music)
- Andou, Masahiro (Key Animation)
- Ayres, Christopher (ADR Director)
- Azuma, Kouji (Art Director)
- Fujii, Shingo (Key Animation)
- Fujimaki, Yuuichi (Key Animation)
- Fukuyo, Takaaki (Key Animation)
- Fukuyo, Manami (Key Animation)
- Furusawa, Takafumi (Key Animation)
- Furuya, Kouji (In-Between Animation)
- Hagiwara, Masato (Key Animation)
- Hayashi, Naoko (Key Animation)
- Hibino, Jin (Color Design)
- Hidaka, Mayumi (Key Animation)
- Hirata, Kenichi (In-Between Animation)
- Imamura, Ryou (Key Animation)
- Itou, Daisuke (Key Animation)
- Itou, Eriko (Key Animation, Animation Check)
- Kagami, Yuu (Original Creator)
- Kasano, Atsushi (Key Animation)
- Kataoka, Kouji (Key Animation)
- Katou, Rika (Key Animation)
- Katsu, Kensuke (Color Setting, Special Effects)
- Kawamura, Akihiro (Planning)
- Kobayashi, Jin (Principle Drawing)
- Kohama, Toshihiro (Art Director)
- Kumeta, Kouji (Principle Drawing)
- Kusunoki, Tomoko (Key Animation)
- Ledford, John (Executive Producer)
- Matsumoto, Genki (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
- ... and 41 more staff
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Related Anime/Manga:
- ef: A Tale of Memories. (anime - Prequel)
- ef: A Tale of Melodies. - Prologue (anime - Prequel)
- ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. (manga - Adaptation)