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Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life 2019

★ 7.3/10 · 65 votes TV-PG AnimationDrama 1 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life?

Kono Oto Tomare: Sounds of Life is a television series centered on a high school club dedicated to the koto, a traditional Japanese string instrument. Following the graduation of the senior members, the student Takezou finds himself as the sole remaining participant in the organization.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2019
Last aired
Dec 29, 2019
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
BS11, AT-X, Tochigi TV, HTB
Genres
Animation, Drama
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Overview

Kono Oto Tomare: Sounds of Life is a television series centered on a high school club dedicated to the koto, a traditional Japanese string instrument. Following the graduation of the senior members, the student Takezou finds himself as the sole remaining participant in the organization. As the new school year commences, Takezou faces the urgent challenge of recruiting new members to prevent the permanent termination of the club. The situation changes when an unexpected individual enters the near-abandoned club room and demands to join. The narrative follows Takezou as he attempts to maintain the existence of the club while managing his interactions with this new, rascal-like member. The series explores the efforts required to keep the club alive and the dynamics between the students involved in this musical pursuit. The provided sources do not offer additional information regarding the production, cast, or release details of this specific television series, as they focus on unrelated entities such as radio stations, nutritional products, and mechanical keyboard retailers.

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“A high school student struggles to save his school's koto club from permanent closure.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on traditional music
  • character-driven development
Keep in mind
  • features a small club setting
  • starts with a desperate premise

Watch it if you enjoy stories about students working together to preserve a school club.

The series features typical high school drama and interpersonal conflict.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the koto?

The koto is a traditional Japanese string instrument.

Who is the main character?

The main character is a student named Takezou.

Why is the club in danger?

The club is at risk of termination because it lacks enough members.

What happens at the start of the series?

Takezou finds himself as the sole member of the club following the graduation of senior members.

Does anyone join the club?

A new member arrives and demands to join the club.