Piano no Mori Season 2: A new look at moving melodies and stories of growth

Piano no Mori Series 2 - A story of music and soul

"Forest of Piano Season 2" is a TV anime series that aired on NHK General TV in 2019, based on the manga of the same name by Makoto Isshiki. The series aired for 12 episodes from January 28 to April 15, 2019, captivating viewers with its moving storyline of 30 minutes per episode. Animation was produced by Gainax Studio and directed by Manabu Nakatani. Copyright belongs to "©Makoto Isshiki, Kodansha / Forest of Piano Anime Partners".

story

"Forest of Piano Season 2" tells the story of Kai Ichinose, a boy who grew up using an abandoned piano in the forest as a toy. Amemiya Shuhei transfers to the same elementary school as Kai, and his father is a world-famous pianist. He also aspires to become a pianist. Shuhei finds Kai playing the piano in the forest and is amazed by his talent. Shuhei reports this to music teacher Ajino Sousuke, who is shaken by Kai's talent but decides to become his teacher.

Kai and Shuhei pursue their own dreams as they grow towards the big stage of the Chopin Competition. The friendship and competition between the two is depicted as Kai's genius piano talent and Shuhei's hard work and passion intersect. The stories of the other pianists participating in the Chopin Competition also intersect, and a human drama unfolds through music.

cast

The cast of this work is impressive, bringing out the individuality of each character. Kai Ichinose is played by Saito Soma, Ajino Sousuke is played by Suwabe Junichi, and Amemiya Shuhei is played by Hanae Natsuki. Many other talented voice actors also participated, including Nakamura Yuichi, KENN, Yuki Aoi, Ise Mariya, Konishi Katsuyuki, Toyonaga Toshiyuki, Yusa Koji, Miyake Marie, Sakamoto Maaya, Tanaka Hideyuki, and Shimada Bin. The performances of these voice actors realistically express the emotions of the characters, deeply moving the viewers.

Main Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "Forest of Piano Season 2". The original author was Isshiki Makoto, the director was Yamaga Hiroyuki, the series composition was Abe Mika, and the character design and general animation director was Kinoshita Sumie. The art director was Kasuga Hirotsugu, the color design was Yoshimura Chie, the cinematographer was Usuda Mutsumi, the editor was Mishima Akinori, the series director was Nakayama Noboru, the sound director was Nagasaki Yukio, and the music was by Fuki Harumi. The collaboration of these staff members resulted in beautiful images and moving music.

Main Characters

Kai Ichinose is the protagonist of this work, and grew up using a piano abandoned in the forest as a toy. After meeting Ajino, his genius piano talent blossoms and he aims to become a world champion. Sosuke Ajino is Kai's elementary school music teacher and was once a genius pianist. He was injured in a traffic accident and had to give up on his career as a pianist, but he encountered Kai's piano and became his teacher. Shuhei Amemiya is Kai's classmate who transferred to his school. His father is a great pianist, and he received special piano training from an early age. After winning the All Japan Student Piano Competition, he went abroad to study, and when he heard that Kai was going to compete in the Chopin Competition, he decided to enter as well.

Other characters with unique personalities include Chopin Competition participants Pan Wei, Lech Szymanowski, Sophie Olmesson, Karol Adamski, and Mitsuo Hirata. In addition, many supporting characters, such as Kai's mother Reiko Ichinose, Shuhei's parents Namie Amemiya and Yoichiro Amemiya, and the world-famous conductor J=J Seroux, add color to the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Forest of Piano Season 2" are as follows:

• #13 Chopin's Journey
• #14 Passion
• #15 Awakening
• #16 Promise
• #17 Deliberations dance
• #18 Requiem
• #19 For your "number one"
• #20 The Truth About Pan Wei
• #21 Proof that you are alive
• #22 In Chopin's Birthplace
• #23 Hero
• #24 The World's Best Pianist

Related Titles

"Forest of Piano Season 2" is based on the original manga "Forest of Piano". The original work was written by Makoto Isshiki and serialized in Kodansha's "Morning". This work has gained many fans as a moving story depicting music and human drama.

Theme songs and music

The ending theme "Hajimari no Basho" was used from episode 13 to 24. The lyrics were written by hisakuni, the music was composed by Tsuyoshi Sakabe, and the song was sung by Rie Murakawa. This song has a beautiful melody that symbolizes the departure and growth of Kai and Shuhei, and it touched the hearts of viewers deeply.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Forest of Piano Season 2" is a moving work depicting music and human drama. It depicts the growth and friendship of Kai and Shuhei, as well as the competition on the big stage of the Chopin Competition, deeply moving viewers. With the cooperation of a splendid cast and staff, beautiful images and music are produced, bringing out the charm of the story to the fullest.

In particular, the scenes where Kai's genius piano talent intersects with Shuhei's hard work and passion leave a strong impression on viewers. The stories of the other pianists participating in the Chopin Competition also intersect, and a human drama unfolds through music. The combination of these elements gives "Forest of Piano Season 2" an even deeper story.

The ending theme, "The Beginning Place," also has a beautiful melody that symbolizes the departure and growth of Kai and Shuhei, and resonates deeply with viewers. This song is an important element in further enhancing the moving story.

"Forest of Piano Season 2" is recommended not only for music lovers, but also for those who want to enjoy human drama. The growth and friendship of Kai and Shuhei, as well as the competition on the big stage of the Chopin Competition, are depicted, deeply moving viewers. Please experience this moving story.