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Original Title :
Ef: A Tale of Melodies.
Genre :
TV Series / Animation / Drama / Mystery / Romance
Cast :
Yumiko Nakajima,Kôichi Tôchika,Kenji Hamada
Type :
TV Series
Time :
24min
Rating :
7.6/10
Ef: A Tale of Melodies. Online

In a story set years in the past, Himura Yuu is a studious and diligent young man intent solely on maintaining his top academic position at Otowa Academy. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise, recognizes him. Memories of a distant childhood, memories rather left forgotten - meeting Yuuko again will force Yuu to confront the regrets and sorrows of their collective pasts and presents. In the present, Kuze Shuuichi may seem like a womanizer, but upon closer inspection, is a man who would rather be left alone. Hayama Mizuki, however, is not the type of girl who would let him be, especially after hearing the beautiful sounds of his violin performance. As Mizuki attempts to become closer to him, Kuze attempts to push her away - the tale of their budding relationship is darkened with undertones of an imminent tragedy.
Series cast summary:
Yumiko Nakajima Yumiko Nakajima - Yuko Amamiya / - 12 episodes, 2008
Kôichi Tôchika Kôichi Tôchika - Yu Himura 12 episodes, 2008
Kenji Hamada Kenji Hamada - Shuichi Kuze 12 episodes, 2008
Mai Goto Mai Goto - Mizuki Hayama / - 11 episodes, 2008
Shizuka Itô Shizuka Itô - Nagi Hirono 11 episodes, 2008
Tôru Furusawa Tôru Furusawa - Akira Amamiya 7 episodes, 2008
Carli Mosier Carli Mosier - Yuko Amamiya 7 episodes, 2008
David Matranga David Matranga - Yu Himura 7 episodes, 2008
Illich Guardiola Illich Guardiola - Shuichi Kuze 7 episodes, 2008
Allison Keith Allison Keith - Nagi Hirono 7 episodes, 2008
Junko Okada Junko Okada - Kei Shindou / - 6 episodes, 2008
Motoki Takagi Motoki Takagi - Renji Aso / - 6 episodes, 2008
Hilary Haag Hilary Haag - Mizuki Hayama 6 episodes, 2008
Natsumi Yanase Natsumi Yanase - Chihiro Shindo / - 5 episodes, 2008


User reviews

Captain America

Captain America

Just 10 doesn't make justice :)) The music is very, very, very good as the anime itself.

It also continue the story from the series "ef - a tale of memories", about Yu Himura and Yuko Amamiya’s relationship and Mizuki Hayama and Kuze Shuichi's relationship and also about the others. Kuze-san finally decides to make an surgically operation which is very risky, but with the high hopes gained from the others he succeeds :) About the Yu and Yuko, -well- you better see yourselves. I liked very much the episode where Mizuki responds to the many questions of Kuze-san and how she sing.

Execuse my very bad English:)), but it's unfair for this excellent anime to not have comments. A comment with many mistakes it's better than none:))
Iriar

Iriar

I have seen more than 100 anime series, this is among the very best of them, it is absolutely amazing how so strong emotions are expressed in such a suddle manner, I believe having this score currently is extremely unfair to this anime, thus I had to write my first comment ever on IMDb for a show.

Scripts are very well prepared, the graphics are amazing, music is one of the bests ever - this totally puts you into the mood for the emotional roller coaster effects of this anime. Note: It is not for children, should be rated at least pg-15. (no violence or sexual images-language but the topics examined are very delicate (child abuse) and would be tough to handle for younger kids). If you want to understand what I mean better start from episode 6, and get ready for a real shock+treat.

This is one of the perfect examples of Japanese anime art. In case you are newly interested in anime I would also recommend "code geass", "vampire knight", "death note", "gankutsuou", "full metal panic" (especially season 3), "hikaru no go", "Nodame Cantabille", "ano hana" and "skip beat".
Golkree

Golkree

This, the second 'EF' series is not a sequel to the first even if some characters appear in both. This is set in two different time periods. In the past we see Yuko Amamiya and her relationship with Yu Himura; a boy who she meets ten years after they knew each other in an orphanage; he learns that there are problems in her life and determines to help her. In the present Mizuki Hayama meets Shuichi Kuze; a violinist who is suffering from an illness that could kill him at any time... because of this he isn't keen to develop a friendship with her.

'A Tale of Memories' was fairly downbeat at times but this series is even darker in tone as it delves into subjects of terminal illness and sexual abuse; thankfully the latter is spoken of rather than explicitly shown. The stories are nicely intertwined and told at a good pace. There are some genuinely shocking moments. The characters are interesting and distinctively designed. The animation is stunning in similar way to that of the first season. This is accompanied by a great soundtrack. Overall I'd definitely recommend this series; although not essential I'd recommend watching 'A Tale of Memories' first.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.