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    ef: A Tale of Memories.

    ef - a tale of memories. / ef - a tale of memories.
    ef: A Tale of Memories.
    Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
    Studios: Shaft
    Producers: Geneon Entertainment, Rondo Robe
    Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
    Rating: 7.86 / 10
    Rank: #951
    Popularity: #1010
    Users Listed: 265,189
    Users Scored: 110,103
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 07/29/2024
    Aired: October 7, 2007 – December 23, 2007 (Fall)
    Type: tv
    Source: Visual Novel
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 12
    Broadcast: Sunday at 01:35 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    Set against the backdrop of a quiet Japanese town during the Christmas season, this series explores the evolving connections between a group of high school students. An initial misunderstanding involving a borrowed bicycle sets in motion a chain of events that draws together Hiro and Miyako, whose burgeoning relationship becomes a focal point for both affection and rivalry. Meanwhile, Renji's idealistic worldview is challenged by his developing friendship with Chihiro, a reserved classmate harboring a secret.

    The narrative unfolds through interwoven storylines, examining themes of identity, vulnerability, and the complexities of adolescent relationships. As these characters navigate their feelings, they are subtly guided by enigmatic figures, prompting introspection on the nature of memory and the impact of past experiences. The series presents a nuanced portrayal of youthful emotions, favoring quiet observation over dramatic spectacle, offering a contemplative look at the formative years.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Eve (Aired: 10/07/2007)
    • Episode 2: Upon a Time (Aired: 10/14/2007)
    • Episode 3: Paradox (Aired: 10/21/2007)
    • Episode 4: Honesty (Aired: 10/28/2007)
    • Episode 5: Outline (Aired: 11/04/2007)
    • ... and 7 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Asou, Renji (Main) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Motoki, Bickham, Clint
    • Hirono, Hiro (Main) - Voice Actors: Ayres, Greg, Shimono, Hiro, Jeon, Gwang ju
    • Miyamura, Miyako (Main) - Voice Actors: Christian, Luci, Taguchi, Hiroko
    • Shindou, Kei (Main) - Voice Actors: Karbowski, Brittney, Okada, Junko, Han, Sin Jeong
    • Shindou, Chihiro (Main) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Yanase, Natsumi
    • Amamiya, Yuuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Yumiko, Mosier, Carli
    • Asou, Sumire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoki, Sayaka, Grant, Tiffany
    • Hayama, Mizuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Haag, Hilary, Gotou, Mai
    • Himura, Yuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matranga, David, Toochika, Kouichi
    • Izumi, Emi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sumrall, Allison, Nobiki, Kaori
    • Kuze, Shuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Guardiola, Illich, Hamada, Kenji
    • Tsutsumi, Kyosuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Patton, Chris, Tai, Yuuki

    Staff:

    • Kananiwa, Kozue (Producer)
    • Kubota, Mitsutoshi (Producer)
    • Matsuda, Akio (Producer)
    • Oonuma, Shin (Director)
    • Tsuruoka, Youta (Sound Director)
    • Iimura, Masayuki (Episode Director)
    • Ishikura, Kenichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kamitsubo, Ryouki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kitagawa, Masato (Episode Director)
    • Matsuzawa, Kenichi (Episode Director)
    • Miyazaki, Shuuji (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Mori, Yoshihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Takayama, Katsuhiko (Script, Series Composition)
    • Kusakawa, Keizou (Storyboard)
    • Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
    • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Storyboard)
    • Suzuki, Toshimasa (Storyboard, Assistant Director)
    • ELISA (Theme Song Performance)
    • Nakajima, Yumiko (Theme Song Performance)
    • Taguchi, Hiroko (Theme Song Performance)
    • Tenmon (Theme Song Composition, Music)
    • Abe, Genichirou (Key Animation)
    • Aoki, Ume (Principle Drawing)
    • Ayres, Christopher (ADR Director)
    • Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Hagio, Keita (Key Animation)
    • Hamatsu, Takehiro (Key Animation)
    • Handa, Daiki (Key Animation)
    • Hibino, Jin (Color Design, Special Effects)
    • Imamura, Ryou (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
    • Kagami, Yuu (Original Creator)
    • Katsu, Kensuke (Color Setting, Special Effects)
    • Kawamura, Akihiro (Planning)
    • Ledford, John (Executive Producer)
    • Matsumoto, Genki (2nd Key Animation, Animation Check, In-Between Animation)
    • Matsuoka, Hideaki (Key Animation)
    • Morita, Shuusuke (2nd Key Animation)
    • Mukaigawara, Ken (Key Animation)
    • Nanao, Naru (Original Character Design)
    • Nanase, Aoi (Principle Drawing)
    • Narimatsu, Yoshito (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Nishida, Miyako (Animation Director)
    • Numazu, Masato (2nd Key Animation, Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Oikawa, Takeshi (Planning)
    • Onoda, Masahito (2nd Key Animation)
    • Ookaji, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
    • Oota, Kazuhiro (Key Animation)
    • Ozawa, Kazunori (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Sakamoto, Chiyoko (Key Animation)
    • Sakiyama, Hokuto (Key Animation)
    • ... and 26 more staff

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    • ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue (anime - Prequel)
    • ef: A Tale of Melodies. (anime - Sequel)
    • ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. (manga - Adaptation)
    • ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections (anime - Summary)