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ef - a tale of melodies.

ef: A Tale of Melodies.

TV Finished Airing PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Community Score: 7.98 Source: Visual novel

Episodes: 12

Aired: Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008

Duration: 24 min per ep

Synopsis

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In a story set years in the past, Himura Yuu is a studious and diligent young man intent solely on maintaining his top academic position at Otowa Academy. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise, recognizes him. Memories of a distant childhood, memories rather left forgotten... meeting Yuuko again will force Yuu to confront the regrets and sorrows of their collective pasts and presents. In the present, Kuze Shuuichi may seem like a womanizer, but upon closer inspection, is a man who would rather be left alone. Hayama Mizuki, however, is not the type of girl who would let him be, especially after hearing the beautiful sounds of his violin performance. As Mizuki attempts to become closer to him, Kuze attempts to push her away—the tale of their budding relationship is darkened with undertones of an imminent tragedy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Rank

770

Popularity

1625

Episodes

12

Aired

Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008

Duration

24 min per ep

Members / Favorites

171038 / 1717

Studios

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Shaft

Genres and Themes

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Genre: Drama Genre: Mystery Genre: Romance Genre: Supernatural

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Characters

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Amamiya, Yuuko

Amamiya, Yuuko

Main

Voice actors: Nakajima, Yumiko, Mosier, Carli

Hayama, Mizuki

Hayama, Mizuki

Main

Voice actors: Haag, Hilary, Gotou, Mai

Himura, Yuu

Himura, Yuu

Main

Voice actors: Matranga, David, Toochika, Kouichi, Matsumoto, Megumi

Kuze, Shuuichi

Kuze, Shuuichi

Main

Voice actors: Guardiola, Illich, Hamada, Kenji

Amamiya, Akira

Amamiya, Akira

Supporting

Voice actors: Furusawa, Tohru, Grelle, Jessie James

Asou, Sumire

Asou, Sumire

Supporting

Voice actors: Aoki, Sayaka, Grant, Tiffany

Asou, Renji

Asou, Renji

Supporting

Voice actors: Takagi, Motoki, Bickham, Clint

Himura, Akane

Himura, Akane

Supporting

Voice actors: Martinez, Cynthia, Shimeno, Junko

Hirono, Nagi

Hirono, Nagi

Supporting

Voice actors: Itou, Shizuka, Keith, Allison

Hirono, Hiro

Hirono, Hiro

Supporting

Voice actors: Ayres, Greg, Shimono, Hiro, Gotou, Mai

Izumi, Emi

Izumi, Emi

Supporting

Voice actors: Sumrall, Allison, Nobiki, Kaori

Miki

Miki

Supporting

Voice actors: Gotou, Mai, Martinez, Cynthia

Miyamura, Miyako

Miyamura, Miyako

Supporting

Voice actors: Christian, Luci, Taguchi, Hiroko

Shindou, Kei

Shindou, Kei

Supporting

Voice actors: Karbowski, Brittney, Okada, Junko

Shindou, Chihiro

Shindou, Chihiro

Supporting

Voice actors: Rial, Monica, Yanase, Natsumi

Tsutsumi, Kyosuke

Tsutsumi, Kyosuke

Supporting

Voice actors: Patton, Chris, Tai, Yuuki, Tamura, Mutsumi

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