Ryutaro Suzuki
Director
The Piano Forest (2018)
Season 2
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.
Released April 9, 2018
Episode 24 min
10+
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Music, Anime: School, Anime: Seinen, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.friendship, tmdb.competition, tmdb.classical-music, tmdb.child-prodigy, tmdb.coming-of-age, tmdb.school, tmdb.based-on-manga + 17 more, tmdb.seinen, tmdb.anime, tmdb.prodigy, tmdb.time-skip, tmdb.training, mdblist.netflix-original, imdb.love, imdb.piano, imdb.forest, imdb.anime-animation, tmdb.music, imdb.seinen-anime-animation, tmdb.rivalry, tmdb.angst, tmdb.piano, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, mdblist.anime-dub
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: NHK, GAINAX, Gaina
Network: NHK G
S2E1 - Chopin's Journey
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.
Jan. 27, 2019, midnight
S2E2 - Fixation
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.
Feb. 3, 2019, midnight
S2E3 - Awakening
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.
Feb. 10, 2019, midnight
S2E4 - Promise
Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai's playing wows the crowd.
Feb. 17, 2019, midnight
S2E5 - The Dance of Deliberation
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.
Feb. 24, 2019, midnight
S2E6 - Requiem
After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.
March 3, 2019, midnight
S2E7 - For the Sake of Your Number One
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.
March 10, 2019, midnight
S2E8 - The Truth About Wei Pang
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.
March 16, 2019, midnight
S2E9 - For Your Living Evidence
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.
March 23, 2019, midnight
S2E10 - In the Country Where Chopin was Born
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.
March 23, 2019, midnight
S2E11 - Hero
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.
March 23, 2019, midnight
S2E12 - The Best Pianist in the World
The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kai's placement. Ajino receives shocking news.
March 23, 2019, midnight
Network: NHK G
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 599 min.
Released: April 9, 2018
Last Air Date: March 23, 2019, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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