Kids on the Slope
坂道のアポロン
dramamusicromanceslice of life(2012)
The beginning of summer, 1966. Because of his father's job situation, freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi moves by himself from Yokosuka to Kyushu to live with relatives. Until then, Kaoru was an honor roll student who tended to keep to himself, but meeting notorious bad boy Sentaro Kawabuchi starts to change him. Through his devil-may-care classmate, Kaoru learns the attractions of jazz and finds the first person he can call a "friend". He also discovers how much fun it is to play music
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長崎県佐世保市
長崎県佐世保市
30 min
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Glover Garden
グラバー園
This historic Western-style house complex appears as inspiration for the upscale residential area where some characters live. The panoramic city views and European architecture reflect the international influence on Nagasaki during the anime's 1960s timeframe.
Oura Tenshudo-shita Station 60 min
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Nagasaki Port
長崎港
The historic port area appears in multiple episodes as a backdrop for character conversations and emotional scenes. The waterfront promenade and harbor views capture the nostalgic 1960s atmosphere that defines the anime's setting.
Dejima Station 45 min
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