The Piano Forest
ピアノの森
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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
The Piano Forest premiered on April 9, 2018. It falls under the Animation, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 24 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on NHK G. and concluded its run on March 23, 2019.
Why viewers enjoy The Piano Forest
The Piano Forest targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
The Piano Forest was animated by NHK, GAINAX, Gaina, and broadcast on NHK G.
Critical reception
The Piano Forest holds a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 42 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Piano Forest include: competition, training, child prodigy, classical music, friendship, rivalry, coming of age, school. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Junichi Suwabe
Soma Saito
Hideyuki Tanaka
Natsuki Hanae
Koji Yusa
Anna Mugiho
Kenta Zaima
Marie Miyake
Bin Shimada
Yuichi Nakamura
Production credits
- Direction
- Ryutaro Suzuki · Gaku Nakatani · Hiroyuki Yamaga
- Writing
- Mika Abe · Makoto Isshiki · Aki Itami
Release dates
Premiered
April 9, 2018
Last aired
March 23, 2019
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 9, 2018·12episodes
Season1
April 9, 2018·12episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
January 27, 2019·12episodes
Season2
January 27, 2019·12episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- competition
- training
- child prodigy
- classical music
- friendship
- rivalry
- coming of age
- school
- based on manga
- angst
- seinen
- piano
- anime
- prodigy
- time skip
- music
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Frequently asked questions
When did The Piano Forest premiere?
The Piano Forest premiered on April 9, 2018.
How many seasons does The Piano Forest have?
The Piano Forest has 2 seasons and 24 episodes in total.
What genre is The Piano Forest?
The Piano Forest is classified under Animation, Drama.
What networks did The Piano Forest air on?
The Piano Forest aired on NHK G.
Is The Piano Forest finished?
Yes, The Piano Forest concluded its run on March 23, 2019.
How long is each episode of The Piano Forest?
Each episode of The Piano Forest runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is The Piano Forest from?
The Piano Forest is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of The Piano Forest?
The Piano Forest holds a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
