Ef: A Tale of Melodies
| Category: | TV Series |
| Adult: | No |
| Native: | ef - a tale of melodies. |
| Romaji: | Ef - a Tale of Melodies. |
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| Runtime: | 25 minutes |
| Aired: | Oct 7, 2008 [16 years 3 months ago] |
| Ended: | Dec 23, 2008 [16 years 1 month ago] |
| Language: | Japanese |
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| Links: | ANIDB |
The anime once again tells two stories. The first story takes place in the past. Himura Yuu meets a girl, Amamiya Yuuko who seems to know him, but he doesn't know her. However, he soon remembers that she was a girl whom he knew from long ago. Yuuko then tells him something which he never knew. He was her first love since then, and her first love has not ended yet. The second story takes place in the present, just after the events of Ef - A Tale of Memories.. Kuze Shuuichi meets the cousin of Asou Renji, Hayama Mizuki and spends a lot of time with her. Unknown to Mizuki, Kuze had contracted a fatal illness and has little time left to live. Kuze had decided to break all romantic ties, but things go bad when Mizuki tells him that she loves him.
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Episode 1: Ever
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-10-07
A flashback reveals Yu and Yuko as high school students who reunite after being apart for ten years. In the present, Muzuki is a guest at Renji's house where she meets Kuze and begins to discover why she was warned to stay away from him when they spend the day together.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 2: Read
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-10-14
Yuko tells Yu that he was her first love and that her feelings for him haven't changed. Mizuki and Kuze continue to spend time together, and she assists him when he collapses unexpectedly. Later, she confesses her love for him.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 3: Union
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-10-21
Yu is concerned that Yuko is being bullied and asks Kuze to keep an eye on her. In the present, Mizuki learns a shocking secret about Kuze, one that will alter the course of their relationship.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 4: Turn
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-10-28
Yu and Yuko go shopping together, which she mistakes for a date. Nagi is unhappy with Yu when she learns of the outing. Mizuki and Kuze spend the day together in the countryside where he delivers devastating news.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 5: Utter
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-11-04
Yuko continues to be bullied but starts to fight back. Kei and Chihiro reunite and begin to repair the afflictions of the past. Mizuki wants to be strong like Kei and Chihiro and seeks their guidance on how.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 6: Flection
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-11-11
Yu finally accepts his love for Yuko, but he has to turn away Nagi. Yu proclaims his devotion and love to Yuko. She reveals a dark secret from her past and implies that he could have saved her.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 7: Reflection
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-11-18
Yu confronts Yuko's brother with a knife, but he backs down and is beaten up. Mizuki seeks advice from Kei. Kuze treats Mizuki coldly and, later, suffers chest pains that leave him struggling to find the will to survive.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 8: Reutter
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-11-25
In the past, Yu and Yuko run away together. Yu is out late after an encounter with Yuko's brother. When Yuko goes to look for him, she finds her brother instead. In the present, Yu and Nagi try to reason with Kuze, but they are angered by his response.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 9: Return
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-12-02
Yuko and Yu find themselves hopelessly in love with each other. Yuko's brother assaults Yu when he steps between them during a tirade. Mizuki receives charms from Kei and Chihiro. Kuze finds himself alone as he realizes he wants to live.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 10: Reunion
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-12-09
Yuko and Yu live together again. Yuko befriends Miki, an orphan with an odd and sad past. Tragedy unfolds on Christmas.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 11: Reread
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-12-16
Mizuki sends Kuze a letter, which makes him come out of his house to meet her. She again professes her love to him, which he reciprocates just before his heart gives out. He decides to have surgery in an attempt to live longer.
Source: crunchyroll
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Episode 12: Forever
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2008-12-23
Everyone spends Christmas with their loved ones. Kuze and Mizuki are living together happily. Yu heads to Japan and meets Yuko in the church. They spend the night together before they say their final goodbyes.
Source: crunchyroll
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