Ao no Orchestra
Japanese title: 青のオーケストラ
Alternative titles: The Blue Orchestra
Type: TV
Source: Web manga
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 9, 2023 to Oct 8, 2023
Broadcast: Sundays at 17:00 (JST)
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Nippon Animation
Producers: NHK, NHK Enterprises
Genres: Drama
Themes: Music, Performing Arts, School

Once a prize-winning violin prodigy, Hajime gave up on music after his father, professional violinist Ryuuji Aono, was involved in a scandal that led the media to harass his family. Now living alone with his mother and entering his final year of middle school, Hajime struggles to find a new career path. However, the sound of his classmate Ritsuko Akine playing the violin inspires Hajime to dream of a musical career once more.

With the help of Ritsuko, Hajime prepares to take the entrance exam for the prestigious Umimaku High School. But if he wishes to join Umimaku's orchestra, Hajime must overcome his past trauma and open himself up to new musical horizons.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]