Kids on the Slope
坂道のアポロン
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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Nagasaki Municipal Library
長崎市立図書館
The library building served as a model for interior study scenes where Kaoru often retreats to practice piano and study. The quiet reading rooms and traditional architecture match the contemplative atmosphere shown in the anime.
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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.
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Nagasaki Municipal Yamazato Elementary School
長崎市立山里小学校
This elementary school served as the model for Kaoru's school in the anime. The school building and surrounding area closely match the architectural style and layout depicted in several classroom and school yard scenes throughout the series.
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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.
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Nagasaki Station Shopping District
長崎駅前商店街
The bustling shopping street near Nagasaki Station captures the 1960s commercial atmosphere depicted in the anime. The narrow alleys and traditional storefronts provide the authentic backdrop for scenes showing daily life and character interactions in the town.