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Ef: A Tale Of Memories & Melodies

Ef: A Tale Of Memories & Melodies

TV-142007•25m•7.1/10
AnimationDramaRomance

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7.1/10(20)

On Christmas Eve, Hiro Hirono meets a girl named Miyako Miyamura as she chases a purse snatcher. Hiro later finds out that Miyako also goes to the same school as he does and they start hanging out together. This makes Hiro's childhood friend, Kei Shindō, feel left out, so she tries to compete with Miyako for Hiro's affection, creating a love triangle. Meanwhile, Renji Asō meets a girl named Chihiro Shindō at an abandoned train station. He soon learns that Chihiro suffers from a type of amnesia where her memory lasts for only 13 hours. He also discovers Chihiro's dream of writing a novel, but she has never been able to fulfill that dream due to her condition. Renji then decides to help her fulfill that dream.

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Production

SHAFT, Minori

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 6, 2007

Last Aired

December 22, 2008

Networks

Chiba TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Eve
E1
Eve
Air date: 2007-10-06
Kyosuke Tsutsumi spots a beautiful girl and tries to photograph her. Hiro Hirono meets the beautiful Miyako Miyamura when she steals his bike in pursuit of a purse thief. Renji Aso encounters the mysterious Chihiro Shindo at an abandoned train station.
Upon a Time
E2
Upon a Time
Air date: 2007-10-13
Kyosuke questions his ability as a photographer. Hirono spends the day with Miyako. Chihiro reveals to Renji that she has a memory defect that only allows her to remember the last thirteen hours.
Paradox
E3
Paradox
Air date: 2007-10-20
Renji rethinks his arrangement with Chihiro. Miyako walks out on Hiro. Kyosuke makes some major changes.
Honesty
E4
Honesty
Air date: 2007-10-27
Renji sees Chihiro for the first time after she gets over her cold and apologizes for not coming last time. Renji asks her if she would like to write a novel with him, as she had said earlier that it was her dream to write one, but Chihiro gets very defensive and angry at his request. After talking with her more on the issue, Chihiro finally gives in to his persistence. Kyosuke sees Kei again in town and finally realizes she was the one he filmed on Christmas. Hiro meets with Miyako in town and she goes back to his place while he works on his manga. Miyako reads some of Hiro's manga, and as an act to show her gratitude, she cooks food for him. Kei walks in on them together, and runs off.
Outline
E5
Outline
Air date: 2007-11-03
Renji is concerned with Chihiro's manuscript, Miyako refuses to leave Hiro alone, and Kyosuke gets Kei's attention.
Rain
E6
Rain
Air date: 2007-11-10
Kyosuke's interest in Kei wasn't straightforward, Kei ruins Mikyako and Hirono's date, Renji and Chihiro sneak into the library.
I...
E7
I...
Air date: 2007-11-17
After getting a significant amount of work done on the novel, Renji and Chihiro go for a walk on the beach where a misunderstanding causes Chihiro to run away in tears. Kei further sabotages Miyako's relationship with Hiro.
Clear Colour
E8
Clear Colour
Air date: 2007-11-24
Hiro reaches out to Miyako, while the frantic pace Chihiro has been working causes her to collapse.
Forget Me Not
E9
Forget Me Not
Air date: 2007-12-01
Hiro and Miyako take their relationship to the next level, causing Kei to melt down emotionally. Renji pushes on with the work, despite Chihiro's change in personality and the pain it causes him.
I'm Here
E10
I'm Here
Air date: 2007-12-08
Hiro and Kei come to an understanding, but Miyako is pulling away from him.
Ever Forever
E11
Ever Forever
Air date: 2007-12-15
Chihiro finishes her novel and agrees to go out on a date with Renji.
Love
E12
Love
Air date: 2007-12-22
A depressed Renji reflects on his memories with Chihiro and begins to collect her missing diary pages. They meet again at the train station. Yuko and Yu reunite at the old church, and all is well for the other couples.

Cast

Yumiko Nakajima

Yumiko Nakajima

Yuko Amamiya (voice)

Koichi Tochika

Koichi Tochika

Yu Himura (voice)

Mai Gotou

Mai Gotou

Mizuki Hayama (voice)

Kenji Hamada

Kenji Hamada

Shuichi Kuze (voice)

Shizuka Itoh

Shizuka Itoh

Nagi Hirono (voice)

Toru Furusawa

Toru Furusawa

Akira Amamiya (voice)

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