ef: A Tale of Melodies.
English title: ef - a tale of melodies.
Japanese title: ef - a tale of melodies.
Alternative titles: ef: A Tale of Memories Second Season, ef: A Tale of Memories 2nd Season
Type: TV
Source: Visual novel
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 01:15 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Shaft
Producers: Geneon Entertainment
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural

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.

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