Name: Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2002-11-11
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Ayako Kawasumi, Tomoko Kawakami, Mitsuru Miyamoto

Episodes

1. With Feeling - Con Sentimento

2002-11-11 | 24m

Miu Nomura is a talented, young pianist, but lately, she's having a lot of trouble focusing. She's got a crush on a boy a school, a moody teacher that might hate her, and she's lost interest in playing the piano. Luckily, she's also got her best friend Yuuki to help her out!

2. With Tenderness - Con Tenerezza

2002-11-18 | 24m

Mr. Shirikawa's interest in Miu's improvisational piece confuses her, but she's got other things to think about. It's her parents' anniversary and her mother is determined to have a wonderful evening. Her father has missed some of their previous anniversaries, but this time will be different... right?

3. With Spirit and Energy - Con Spirito

2002-11-25 | 24m

Yuuki's emotions are running high! She's got a crush on the incredibly popular track star Takizawa. While Miu does her best to support her friend, she's still struggling with her own feelings for Takahashi as well as trying to get ready for her next piano lesson.

4. With Activity - Con Allegrezza

2002-12-02 | 24m

A confession?! Yuuki's trying to muster up the courage to tell Takizawa how she feels! But what if he rejects her? After all, Yuuki is a bit of a tomboy... maybe Takizawa likes more feminine girls? Meanwhile, a surprise announcement from Mr. Shirikawa has Miu a little flustered herself.

5. With a Wavering Heart - Con Passione

2002-12-09 | 24m

Yuuki's feeling bad for neglecting Miu. Will she be able to make it up to her? Meanwhile, Mr. Shirikawa's decision to place Miu in the spring recital is questioned by another instructor at the school. He insists it's for her own good... but how well does he really know his students?

6. With Life - Con Brio

2002-12-16 | 24m

Miu's sister, Akiko, has finally come home for a vacation! Akiko is full of energy and seems to be having a great time, but is she trying just a little too hard? Will Miu be able to get her to open up about what's really going on?

7. With Heart, Extravagantly - Con Bravura

2002-12-23 | 24m

It's Christmas time and both Miu and Yuuki have a party to go to. It'll definitely be fun, but Miu's mind is on her upcoming recital... she's still not certain as to whether she wants to participate or not. That's not the only thing on her mind - Takahashi will be at the party as well!

8. With a Chill, As Though Sinking - Con Melancolia

2003-01-03 | 24m

While almost everyone is out enjoying New Year's, Miu's at home, hard at work trying to write her song. Things don't get any easier when she learns that Takahashi working so hard to get ready for his entrance exams that he's fallen ill. With Miu's worry now split between the recital and Takahashi... things are getting to be terribly difficult.

9. With Love - Con Amor

2003-01-06 | 24m

A deep despair has hit Miu. She's decided to give up not only the recital, but the piano and Takahashi as well. Angered by Miu's decision, Yuuki confronts her. Can she stop Miu from giving up on everything?

E10

10. With Compassion - Con Grazia

2003-01-13 | 24m

The day of the recital approaches, but there's still one person Miu has to invite: Takahashi. Will she be able to do it?