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Piano no Mori (TV)

Synopsis: A quiet tale about two very different education boys. On the one hand, you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who plays the abandoned piano in the forest near his home since he was young. And on the other hand, you have Syuhei, practically breastfed as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. However, it is the common bond with the piano that ends up intertwining its ways in life.

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Piano no Mori (TV)
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ピアノの森
  • Anime Name in English: Forest of Piano
  • Other names: Piano Forest, The Perfect World of Kai

Production information

  • Producers: NHK
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Gaina

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: April 9, 2018 - Jul. 2, 2018 - Mondays in 0010 (JST)
  • Genres: Adventure, comedy, drama
  • Subjects: Music school
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.311
  • Popularity: 48933

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:33:38-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Piano no Mori (TV)": 

    • The piano manga at Mori was first published in 1998 in the magazine, from Kodansha publisher.
    • Manga author Makoto Isshiki is an amateur pianist and was inspired by his own experience to create the story.
    • The piano anime at Mori was produced by Gainax studio, known as works such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
    • The anime soundtrack consisted of Keisuke Shinohara, who is also a pianist and music teacher.
    • The piano movie at Mori, released in 2007, was directed by Masayuki Kojima, who also directed Monster's anime.
    • The title "Piano no Mori" means "the piano forest" in Japanese and refers to the place where the main characters meet to play piano.
    • The anime was nominated for the best animation award at the Annecy Film Festival in France, in
    • The piano manga at Mori was finalized in 2015, after 26 volumes and more than 15 years of publication.
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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Piano no Mori (TV)"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kai Ichinose (Ryota Osaka) - A mysterious, talented boy who plays piano in an amazing way but did not have a formal education in music.
    • Shuhei Amamiya (Natsuki Hanae) - A rich and arrogant boy who becomes Kai's rival on the piano.
    • Ajino -Sensei (Junichi Suwabe) - A renowned pianist who becomes Kai's mentor.
    • Takako Maruyama (Mariya Ise) - A prodigy pianist who becomes Kai's friend.
    • Sosuke Ajino (Toshiyuki Toyonaga) - The son of Ajino -Sensei, who is also a talented pianist and becomes Kai's friend.
    • Reiko Ichinose (Yuka Terasaki) - Kai's mother, who is a prostitute and doesn't have much contact with her son.
    • Wei Pang (Maaya Sakamoto) - A Chinese pianist who becomes Kai's friend and helps him perform at an international contest.
    • Lech Szymanowski (Koji Yusa) - A Polish pianist who becomes Kai's friend and helps him overcome his fears and insecurities.
    • NAMIE AMAMIYA (YUKO KAIDA) - Shuhei's mother, who is a famous pianist and pressures her son after her footsteps.
    • Karol Adamski (Yoshimasa Hosoya) - A Polish pianist who becomes Kai's rival in the international contest.

    Summary and events

    1. The story begins with the arrival of Kai, a boy who lives in the forest, in a piano school.
    2. He meets Shuhei, a rich and talented boy on the piano, who becomes his rival.
    3. During a competition, Kai plays a makeshift song that impresses everyone.
    4. Kai and Shuhei are selected to participate in a national piano competition.
    5. During the competition, Kai plays a song he heard from an abandoned old piano in the forest.
    6. Kai discovers that the old piano is from a famous pianist who disappeared many years ago.
    7. He decides to look for the missing pianist and finds that he lives in the forest.
    8. The pianist teaches Kai a new piano technique and encourages him to follow his own way in music.
    9. Kai and Shuhei face each other again in another competition, but this time Kai plays an original song that he composed.
    10. Kai is invited to play a concert with the missing pianist, but he decides not to go and go his own way in music.

    What happens in the end?

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    Unfortunately, the piano manga in Mori is still in progress and there is no definitive ending for history. The anime also does not have a conclusive ending, leaving the plot open.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    • Piano no Mori (TV) (PlayStation 2)
    • Piano no Mori: The Perfect World of Kai (Nintendo DS)

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    Meaning of Piano no Mori (TV)

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ピアノの森
    • ピアノ (piano) - plucked string musical instrument
    • の (no) - particle indicating possession or relationship
    • 森 (mori) - forest
    The name of the anime "ピアノの森" (piano no Mori) means "the piano forest". The story takes place in a small town in Japan, where there is a mysterious forest that houses an abandoned piano. Two young people, Kai and Shuhei, discover the piano and develop a friendship through music. The anime name refers to the place where the story begins and the instrument that unites the characters.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Piano no Mori (TV) has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Piano no Mori (TV) on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Piano no Mori (TV) usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 48933