Blue Orchestra

Genre: Drama, Music
Episodes: 24
Rated: Rated PG

Prodigy violinist Aono rekindles his passion for violin after meeting Ritsuko Akine, and they enroll in Umimaku High School’s orchestra club.

ⒸMakoto Akui/Shogakukan/NHK, NEP, Nippon Animation

EPISODES

#1 Hajime Aono

After giving up on the violin, Hajime Aono meets a girl and time begins ticking again.

#2 Ritsuko Akine

Hajime learns more about Ritsuko’s situation and her feelings about the violin.

#3 Umimaku High Orchestra Club

Hajime learns more about Ritsuko’s situation and her feelings about the violin.

#4 Nao Saeki

Nao Saeki, a frequent violin competition winner, and Yamada, a cellist Aono is acquainted with, are also enrolled in Umimaku. Meanwhile, the club trial period for the first-years begins.

#5 So Harada

Takeda-sensei recommends Aono to enrol in Umimaku High School, home to a powerhouse Orchestra Club. Aono and Ritsuko work towards the same goal of entering Umimaku as Spring approaches—

#6 Rainy Day

The orchestra club is preparing for their upcoming regular summer concert. On a rainy Saturday, the club members begin practicing as a group before Ayukawa-sensei arrives to conduct.

#7 Haru Kozakura

Ayukawa-sensei's strictness reminds Aono of his father. The practice is called off immediately the moment he makes a mistake. Under the never-stopping rain, Aono ends up walking home with Haru.

#8 Air on the G String

The orchestra club is preparing for their upcoming regular summer concert. On a rainy Saturday, the club members begin practicing as a group before Ayukawa-sensei arrives to conduct.

#9 Senior

The orchestra club is preparing for their upcoming regular summer concert. On a rainy Saturday, the club members begin practicing as a group before Ayukawa-sensei arrives to conduct.

#10 Beginners and the Experienced

Overwhelmed by pressure and anxiety, Ritsuko is unable to play smoothly. Tachibana is irritated by the fact that Ritsuko, a beginner, is trying for the audition. Eventually, conflict arises.

#11 Eve of the Showdown

Overwhelmed by pressure and anxiety, Ritsuko is unable to play smoothly. Tachibana is irritated by the fact that Ritsuko, a beginner, is trying for the audition. Eventually, conflict arises.

#12 Audition

Overwhelmed by pressure and anxiety, Ritsuko is unable to play smoothly. Tachibana is irritated by the fact that Ritsuko, a beginner, is trying for the audition. Eventually, conflict arises.

#13 My Own Tone

Overwhelmed by pressure and anxiety, Ritsuko is unable to play smoothly. Tachibana is irritated by the fact that Ritsuko, a beginner, is trying for the audition. Eventually, conflict arises.

#14 Compromise

Summer vacation, along with combined practice, begins. While painfully aware of how difficult it is to play in harmony, Aono is awestruck by Harada's ability to bring together the orchestra.

#15 True Feelings

Aono and Saeki are invited to watch the top members' practice session. They are taken aback by their intense debate. Aono senses that his seniors are communicating through their instruments.

#16 Worry

Aono did not turn up for practice after his mother collapsed. Ritsuko and friends pay a visit to Aono’s home. While surprised by his friends’ visit, Aono decides to talk about himself.

#17 More True Feelings

Saeki goes back to Aono's home. He struggles to speak up, but as he learns more about Aono's past, he decides to reveal his reason for coming back to Japan.

#18 Truth

Saeki goes back to Aono's home. He struggles to speak up, but as he learns more about Aono's past, he decides to reveal his reason for coming back to Japan.

CHARACTERS

Hajime Aono (CV: Shoya Chiba)

A former genius violinist who quit playing for a certain reason. He keeps his distance from people and leads an unmotivated life, but meeting his classmate, Ritsuko Akine, brings about a change in him.

Ritsuko Akine (CV: Ai Kakuma)

A bright girl who wants to play the violin despite having no prior experience. She often teases Aono, who tends to close himself off. She is excellent academically and often speaks her mind.

Nao Saeki (CV: Shimba Tsuchiya)

A skilled violinist who won the middle school competition where Aono did not participate. He is somewhat absent-minded, has a laid-back attitude, and is difficult to read.

Haru Kozakura (CV: Minako Sato)

A quiet girl who has been playing the violin since childhood. She met Aono at a music competition during their elementary school days. She became good friends with Ritsuko in middle school, but...

Ichiro Yamada (CV: Makoto Furukawa)

A friendly boy who has been playing the cello since childhood. He is good friends with Saeki from the same middle school. He joined the orchestra club, hoping to become popular.

CREW

Original Author
Makoto Akui

Animation Studio
Nippon Animation

Director
Seiji Kishi

Series Composition
Yuko Kakihara

Artists Voice
Shoya Chiba as Hajime Aono
Ai Kakuma as Ritsuko Akine
Shimba Tsuchiya as Nao Saeki
Minako Sato as Haru Kozakura
Makoto Furukawa as Ichiro Yamada

Artists Opening
"Cantabile" by Novelbright

Artists Ending
"Yufusari no Canon" by soshina feat. Yuika