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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E22 9.8
Spring Breeze

Knowing her time is limited, Kaori undergoes a risky operation, hoping to have the chance to play with Kousei on stage one more time.

#2
S1E10 9.2
The Scenery I Shared with You

During the Maihou Music Competition, Kousei has trouble hearing the notes. He tries drawing on dear memories to help him through his performance.

#3
S1E21 9.2
Snow

Kousei breaks down and stops playing piano after he witnesses Kaori's health waning. The Eastern Japan Piano Competition continues.

#4 Love's Sadness S1E13 9.1
#5 Departure S1E4 9.0
#6 Resonance S1E9 9.0
#7 Hand in Hand S1E20 9.0
#8 Hearts Come Together S1E18 8.7
#9 Footprints S1E14 8.6
#10 Let It Ring S1E8 8.5

Lowlights

#22 S1E1 Monotone/Colorful 7.7

Kousei's life has been dull and gray. His friends Tsubaki and Watari try their best to cheer him up but there's not more color in his life; His eyes don't sparkle. However, there's this new girl who might just be able to change all that.

#21 The Shadows Whisper S1E7 7.8
#20 Twilight S1E17 7.9
#19 Gray Skies S1E5 7.9
#18 Twinkle Little Star S1E12 8.0

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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