Blue Orchestra

Season 1

Once a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more.

With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.

Where to Watch Blue Orchestra • Season 1

24 Episodes

  • Hajime Aono
    E1
    Hajime AonoAono Hajime is a boy whose father is Aono Ryujin, a world-renowned violinist. Hajime, who grew up watching his father's back, has achieved good results in numerous competitions and is praised as a violin genius boy. However, for a certain reason, he stopped playing and spent his days feeling lethargic. And then, in the fall of my third year of junior high school, the day comes when the time that has stopped quietly begins to move. The trigger was to meet a girl who was a classmate. Furthermore, as he is about to go to high school, he learns of the existence of a high school orchestra club.
  • Ritsuko Akine
    E2
    Ritsuko AkineHajime tries to distance himself from the violin, but Ritsuko and Mr. Takeda refuse to allow him to. Back to the wall, he ends up agreeing to serve as a tutor to Ritsuko, but is it really reluctantly?
  • Umimaku High Orchestra Club
    E3
    Umimaku High Orchestra ClubHajime is starting to regain a taste for the violin and decides to join the Umimaku high school, known for its orchestra, on the recommendations of Mr. Takeda. However, his test scores are far from sufficient to enter it. Even with the help of Ritsuko, Hajime will have to work hard if he wants to have a chance to achieve his goal.
  • Nao Saeki
    E4
    Nao SaekiDespite an impressive performance in the orchestra club auditions at the start of the school year, Hajime still hesitated over joining the high school orchestra. Torn between his desire to reconnect with the violin and the fears of his past, how will Hajime come to a decision? The situation is complicated for him by the appearance of Saeki, who entered the school on a musical recommendation, and won the same competitions as Hajime in subsequent years.
  • So Harada
    E5
    So HaradaHajime finds himself having to play alongside Nao Saeki, the young prodigy that everyone seems to admire. The second and third-year club musicians, led by the charming Sō Harada, show off the fruits of their work to the new first years.
  • A Rainy Day
    E6
    A Rainy DayThe orchestra's trial period for the first-years is finally over. Rehearsals start in earnest for Hajime and the other new members of the club. Will Akine find her place among the veterans who make up the high school orchestra?
  • Haru Kozakura
    E7
    Haru KozakuraThe club settles into its routine, but some students are still struggling to adjust to their new life in high school. This is especially the case for Haru, who finds it difficult to integrate into her class, and who also seems to be particularly disturbed by Hajime.
  • Air on the G String
    E8
    Air on the G StringHaru is skipping school after seeing the person who was the cause of her transfer during middle school. She has also been absent from club activities. Ritsuko's concerned message to her is answered only by the words "I'm fine". These words are like a curse for Haru, but she can't tell Ritsuko how she really feels even though she considers her a kind person. Ritsuko remembers the promise made between the two of them that they would play violin together in the school orchestra, and decides to take action.
  • Upperclassmen
    E9
    UpperclassmenLess than two months are left before the summer concert. The main piece will be Symphony No. 9 of Dvořák, popularly known as the New World Symphony. Concert members will be selected by auditions, and the order of the seats will be determined by the skill displayed. Who will be the chosen?
  • The Novice and the Expert
    E10
    The Novice and the ExpertThere is only one week to got before the auditions. While Hajime and the others practise tirelessly, the beginners finally have the opportunity to participate in group rehearsals, which some of the veterans do not look upon very favourably.
  • The Night Before the Decisive Battle
    E11
    The Night Before the Decisive BattleThe auditions are now looming, and all the members of the orchestral club commit themselves to the maximum. Aono and Saeki get to know each other a little better during extra mathematics tests; but this makes them late for the auditions, making themselves unpleasantly noticed by Professor Ayukawa who reminds them that the order of their seats will be decided by how they play.
  • Auditions
    E12
    AuditionsThe big day for the auditions has finally arrived. Will Aono manage to convince Mr. Ayukawa of his qualities as a musician? Will he win his little duel with Saeki? When Aono starts to play, even the judge who is facing away from the players can tell who it is.
  • My Own Timbre
    E13
    My Own TimbreThe result of the auditions shocks some of the second-years: Aono and Saeki will be seated in front of most of them, just behind the concert-master, Harada, with Aono on the outside. However, which will be outer in the end will depend on their performance, of which Mr. Ayukawa will be the sole judge. Meanwhile, as if that were not enough, Aono needs to take care not to get bad marks on his tests, under penalty of exclusion from the performance.
  • Coming Together
    E14
    Coming TogetherOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Sounds of Truth
    E15
    Sounds of TruthOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Worries
    E16
    WorriesOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • More Sounds of Truth
    E17
    More Sounds of TruthOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Truth
    E18
    TruthOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Being You
    E19
    Being YouOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • A Summer Place
    E20
    A Summer PlaceOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Humoresque
    E21
    HumoresqueOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • Parting Words
    E22
    Parting WordsOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • The Concert
    E23
    The ConcertOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.
  • From the New World
    E24
    From the New WorldOnce a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more. With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.

Cast of Blue Orchestra • Season 1

  • Shoya ChibaHajime Aono (voice)
  • Shimba TsuchiyaNao Saeki (voice)
  • Ai KakumaRitsuko Akine (voice)
  • Minako SatoHaru Kozakura (voice)
  • Kunpei MaedaDirector
  • Seiji KishiDirector
  • Makoto AkuiWriter
  • Yuko KakiharaWriter
  • Sayako UchidaProducer
  • Manabu KakuProducer

 

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