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The Piano Forest

Season 2 2019
TV-PG

  • 2019-01-27T03:15:00Z on NHK
  • 24m
  • 5h (12 episodes)
  • Japan
  • Japanese
  • Comedy, Drama, Anime, Music
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.

12 episodes

Season Premiere

2019-01-27T03:15:00Z

2x01 (13) Chopin's Journey

Season Premiere

2x01 (13) Chopin's Journey

  • 2019-01-27T03:15:00Z25m

The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced, and Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.

2019-02-03T03:15:00Z

2x02 (14) Fixation

2x02 (14) Fixation

  • 2019-02-03T03:15:00Z25m

Following Sophie Ormesson, Wei Pang takes the stage. Though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajino's playing.

2019-02-10T03:15:00Z

2x03 (15) Awakening

2x03 (15) Awakening

  • 2019-02-10T03:15:00Z25m

Out of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round. Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.

2019-02-17T03:15:00Z

2x04 (16) Promise

2x04 (16) Promise

  • 2019-02-17T03:15:00Z25m

Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai's playing wows the crowd.

Once Kai's finishes his performance, it's all up to the judges. But one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.

2019-03-03T03:15:00Z

2x06 (18) Requiem

2x06 (18) Requiem

  • 2019-03-03T03:15:00Z25m

After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.

In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra. Rumors fly when Wei Pang doesn't show up as scheduled, while Kai worries about Shuhei.

After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw. Shuhei is shocked by Kai's plans.

A painful article is published about Wei Pang's past, but all he cares about is Ajino's opinion. Before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.

Though Lech wants to win for his sister's sake, the final day is Kai's chance to show the world who he is and how far he's come with his performance.

2019-03-23T03:15:00Z

2x11 (23) Hero

2x11 (23) Hero

  • 2019-03-23T03:15:00Z25m

Kai's performance is a triumph, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support. As he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.

Season Finale

2019-03-23T03:15:00Z

2x12 (24) The Best Pianist in the World

Season Finale

2x12 (24) The Best Pianist in the World

  • 2019-03-23T03:15:00Z25m

The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kai's placement. Ajino receives shocking news.

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