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Nishimi Kaoru has moved from city to city and school to school because of his father’s job, so having his first day at a new school was just routine for him. Being intellectual in addition to being a transfer student all the time, he has always been seen as an outcast. All he has had to do was bear it as usual until the next time he moved.
But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class an... More...
But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class an... More...
Nishimi Kaoru has moved from city to city and school to school because of his father’s job, so having his first day at a new school was just routine for him. Being intellectual in addition to being a transfer student all the time, he has always been seen as an outcast. All he has had to do was bear it as usual until the next time he moved.
But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class and was an overall bad boy. Strangely enough, the three of them find common ground in music, namely jazz, and Kaoru finds himself actually enjoying the new town.
Note: Won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. Less...
But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class and was an overall bad boy. Strangely enough, the three of them find common ground in music, namely jazz, and Kaoru finds himself actually enjoying the new town.
Note: Won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. Less...
Type
Manga
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Associated Names
Apollon On The Slope
Giai điệu trên triền dốc
Kids on the Slope
Wzgórze Apolla
Аполлон: Дети на холме
坂道のアポロン
坂道上的阿波罗
언덕길의 아폴론
Giai điệu trên triền dốc
Kids on the Slope
Wzgórze Apolla
Аполлон: Дети на холме
坂道のアポロン
坂道上的阿波罗
언덕길의 아폴론
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Latest Release(s)
v.6 c.Extras by Lovely Strange Dark over 6 years ago
v.5 c.Extras by Lovely Strange Dark over 6 years ago
v.4 c.Extras by Lovely Strange Dark over 6 years ago
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v.5 c.Extras by Lovely Strange Dark over 6 years ago
v.4 c.Extras by Lovely Strange Dark over 6 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
9 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 9, Chap 45
Ends at Vol 9, Chap 45
User Reviews
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Forum
1 topics, 1 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (712 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.7 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.7 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 27th 2023, 3:50am
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2007
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Flowers (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #710 (-4)
Monthly Pos #1582 (+24)
3 Month Pos #2420 (+58)
6 Month Pos #3065 (+144)
Year Pos #3530 (-1)
Monthly Pos #1582 (+24)
3 Month Pos #2420 (+58)
6 Month Pos #3065 (+144)
Year Pos #3530 (-1)
List Stats
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On 1368 wish lists
On 1692 completed lists
On 43 unfinished lists
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On 1368 wish lists
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music is such a bonus
by Sugarshark
April 8th, 2018, 8:11pm
April 8th, 2018, 8:11pm
Rating: N/A
THEJAZZTHEJAZZ
the backdrop had my PTSD from The Talented Mr. Ripley on high alert
strongest bromance ever
how is it possible to fall in love with characters in such a short time
sorry ladies
the backdrop had my PTSD from The Talented Mr. Ripley on high alert
strongest bromance ever
how is it possible to fall in love with characters in such a short time
sorry ladies
Really rushed at the end
by Rozzak
February 20th, 2017, 2:03pm
February 20th, 2017, 2:03pm
Rating: N/A
Ritsuko and Kaoru's relationship especially
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
I still am absolutely perplexed about whether Ritsuko slept with that man or not. On one hand, not sleeping with him would parallel Kaoru refusing to sleep with that girl (who said "your girlfriend could be alone in a room with someone just like us"), and Ritsuko seems like the type to marry whoever takes her virginity (as was convention in that time). But on the other hand, her responses to Kaoru's letters were getting shorter and shorter, she used the line "I was lonely and let him come to my room" as an excuse for why he answered the phone, and she was guilty enough to break off contact entirely with Kaoru.
Therein lies the staggeringly bothersome conflict between the plot device used to launch a timeskip and the characters themselves. All logical rational leads one to assume that while Ritsuko did not consider herself dating that man, she was regularly having sex with him during her correspondence with Kaoru. Which happens to be incredibly out of character for Ritsuko, so much so to create a permanent blemish on an otherwise great manga.
There was that time where it seemed like Yurika was sleeping with Jun-nii (t to the shock and horror of Sentaro) and it turned out to be bs. But this is a josei manga so it's not unlikely that the male counterpart rejects his temptation whilst the female gives into hers (which is actually a literary trope since time immemorial; Adam and Eve for instance, but that's a discussion for a different day).
Therein lies the staggeringly bothersome conflict between the plot device used to launch a timeskip and the characters themselves. All logical rational leads one to assume that while Ritsuko did not consider herself dating that man, she was regularly having sex with him during her correspondence with Kaoru. Which happens to be incredibly out of character for Ritsuko, so much so to create a permanent blemish on an otherwise great manga.
There was that time where it seemed like Yurika was sleeping with Jun-nii (t to the shock and horror of Sentaro) and it turned out to be bs. But this is a josei manga so it's not unlikely that the male counterpart rejects his temptation whilst the female gives into hers (which is actually a literary trope since time immemorial; Adam and Eve for instance, but that's a discussion for a different day).
Enjoyable
by SangMo
November 9th, 2016, 11:57pm
November 9th, 2016, 11:57pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
Overall a really enjoyable story. My one nitpick is that...
Frankly how that ended gave this really good story its only blemish, but sadly too big a blemish so I had to deduct points. That whole plot pissed me off something fierce.
... Last updated on November 15th, 2016, 11:07pm
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
Sentaro basically gets screwed over. He loved Yurika, but she ends up with the guy he idolizes. Feels bad man. I didn't really care for Jun and found Sentaro to be much more deserving. Yurika choosing Jun over Sentaro just came off as shallow to me. It really sucked to see Jun gloating over their twins at the end because it clearly shows that Sentaro still loved Yurika.
Frankly how that ended gave this really good story its only blemish, but sadly too big a blemish so I had to deduct points. That whole plot pissed me off something fierce.
... Last updated on November 15th, 2016, 11:07pm
Interesting character development
by vkoi
November 24th, 2014, 12:41pm
November 24th, 2014, 12:41pm
Rating: N/A
I never quite knew how it would come out until the end as the characters continued to develop organically and individually. Also, it was very enjoyable to watch the characters bond around shared skill development and passion. The practice scenes were so lively! I really liked the art then, and the rest of the time it's nice as well.
I don't rate it because idiosyncratic preferences are what knock points off this one. I liked that Ritsuko had her own, independent skill set and interests, but strongly disliked that she usually wound up in a kind of stereotypical tea-fetcher/caregiver position because the story focused on skills that she didn't share with the men. And what's up with the Catholic priest = morally considered person type so prevalent in manga? I guess christianity is a little exotic in Japan, but as someone raised in a stiflingly christian environment, it comes across as silly. Anyhow, these problematic tropes are hardly confined to this manga; it's just always annoying to see them endlessly repeated in even the best circumstances.
I don't rate it because idiosyncratic preferences are what knock points off this one. I liked that Ritsuko had her own, independent skill set and interests, but strongly disliked that she usually wound up in a kind of stereotypical tea-fetcher/caregiver position because the story focused on skills that she didn't share with the men. And what's up with the Catholic priest = morally considered person type so prevalent in manga? I guess christianity is a little exotic in Japan, but as someone raised in a stiflingly christian environment, it comes across as silly. Anyhow, these problematic tropes are hardly confined to this manga; it's just always annoying to see them endlessly repeated in even the best circumstances.
wonderfull
by pinkparparak
October 23rd, 2014, 12:56am
October 23rd, 2014, 12:56am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This manga was one of the best manga I've ever read, it's such pity that it's ended. I love every volume, every chapter, every page, every sentence, every word of this manga. Everything is great, realistic relationships and art is lovely and beautiful as well. I just can say Brilliant. wish to read more manga like this.
Brilliant
by great_k
October 13th, 2014, 1:12pm
October 13th, 2014, 1:12pm
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
This manga has interesting characters, character dynamics, good pacing and a fresh feel to it.
There is nothing major I can criticize this manga about.
Only wish that the anime had not tried to adapt the series into just 12 episodes. As a result a lot of the detail to the Riku x Kaoru moments were sacrificed (amongst other scenes). Would rather they sacrificed screen time from the Junichi and Yurika storyline since Kaoru, Riku and Sentarou are the heart beat of this series. All this means is that I like the manga a lot more than the anime.
There is nothing major I can criticize this manga about.
Only wish that the anime had not tried to adapt the series into just 12 episodes. As a result a lot of the detail to the Riku x Kaoru moments were sacrificed (amongst other scenes). Would rather they sacrificed screen time from the Junichi and Yurika storyline since Kaoru, Riku and Sentarou are the heart beat of this series. All this means is that I like the manga a lot more than the anime.
Friendship through and through
by Stickerhappy04
July 26th, 2014, 2:41pm
July 26th, 2014, 2:41pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Romance is usually the driving point of most manga, but friendship is the core element of Sakamichi No Apollon. Others may find the concept of friends enjoying jazz in a 60s backdrop boring, but they'd have to know the characters to find out that this is truly a touching coming-of-age story. Both female and male readers would enjoy reading this. I just hope that some won't mistake Sen and Bon's close bond as something more than friendship. This manga shows that intimate friendships are not a matter of gender or age.
So much love for this manga...<3
by ariminty
July 8th, 2014, 7:29am
July 8th, 2014, 7:29am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I usually have this thing against any manga that in any context othe than that of the 21st century, but that stuff doesn't even matter when you hold it up against this manga. It all seems insignificant when you have a manga this as close to perfection as this manga is. It is so so very rare that I don't have a problem with the ending of a manga as I didn't with this manga. It had me wanting more, but, at the same time, I felt happy that it ended there. It gave me a nice and fuzzy feeling. However, it's not much of an issue, but
I would write more, but I think the other comments sum it up far better than I could. Just read this, no matter what obstacles you may face.
... Last updated on July 8th, 2014, 7:41am
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
I thought that Sentarou's disappearance towards the end was pretty generic.
Yet, at the same time, Spoiler (mouse over to view)
it shows the depth of the emotions that he was hiding, I guess.
I would write more, but I think the other comments sum it up far better than I could. Just read this, no matter what obstacles you may face.
... Last updated on July 8th, 2014, 7:41am
I really didn't see that coming..
by rainerflame
September 27th, 2013, 12:51am
September 27th, 2013, 12:51am
Rating: N/A
its first time I read such a beautiful story.
where life is sometimes comes unexpected but if you hold on what you really love, its always happiness in the end.
Maybe if you haven't read it think its lame, but if you've gone to high school you can relate to the story..
where life is sometimes comes unexpected but if you hold on what you really love, its always happiness in the end.
Maybe if you haven't read it think its lame, but if you've gone to high school you can relate to the story..
Essence of what a Slice of Life/Romance Manga Should Be
by bull3thole
September 25th, 2013, 10:58pm
September 25th, 2013, 10:58pm
Rating: 9.9 / 10.0
All the comments that are said already is what I wanted to say about this manga. This is what a manga should be like for it's genre. I love the relationship between the three friends. You see the character development and growth between the main character and his friends. I loved that it was well paced and there wasn't one of those typical characters who couldn't decide what to do. What I also love was that the story took place in the 1960s to the 1970s and how they love jazz. You get to see what it was like when computers, cell phones, etc. didn't exist yet.
I'm giving this manga a 9.9/10 because I kind of wanted the ending to be different. I loved the ending, but some things don't go the way you want it to in real life. Especially in this time period, where it was especially hard to find people. I thought that it would have been a more realistic story if that happened like "5 centimeter per second."
I would give this a 10/10, but in my opinion mangas with a 10 should be perfect. I try to nit-pick every little thing so it tells you I don't give out high ratings often. So pick this up and read it if you love slice of life/romance mangas.
... Last updated on September 25th, 2013, 10:59pm
I'm giving this manga a 9.9/10 because I kind of wanted the ending to be different. I loved the ending, but some things don't go the way you want it to in real life. Especially in this time period, where it was especially hard to find people. I thought that it would have been a more realistic story if that happened like "5 centimeter per second."
I would give this a 10/10, but in my opinion mangas with a 10 should be perfect. I try to nit-pick every little thing so it tells you I don't give out high ratings often. So pick this up and read it if you love slice of life/romance mangas.
... Last updated on September 25th, 2013, 10:59pm
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