On Monday, December 10, 2012
English: ef - a tale of memories
Japanese: エフ ア テイル オブ メモリーズ
Information
Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 6, 2007 to Dec 23, 2007 | Oct 6, 2008 to Dec 22, 2008 (2nd Season)
Producers: Shaft, Rondo Robe, Sentai FilmworksL
Genres: Mystery, Drama, Romance,Seinen
Duration: 24 min. per episode
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
On Christmas Eve, Hiro Hirono's bike is stolen by a girl chasing a thief who stole her purse. He gives chase and finds her unconscious and his bike ruined. The girl, Miyako Miyamura, soon awakes and the two begin to talk. After making sure she is okay, they end up spending Christmas Eve together. Later, Hiro finds out Miyako attends the same school as him and they begin to spend more and more time together, Miyako developing affections for Hiro. Kei Shindou -- Hiro's childhood friend who has long held a crush on him -- begins to become jealous and a love triangle follows.
The series also tells the story of Renji Asou. One day, he meets Chihiro Shindou, the twin sister of Kei Shindou, at an abandoned train station. Even though she's very shy, they get along pretty well and begin meeting at the same spot everyday. However, Renji finds out that Chihiro was in a car accident years ago and as a consequence she suffers from a disability: her memory lasts only 13 hours. Nevertheless, after learning that Chihiro's dream is to write a novel, Renji finally decides to help her fulfill her dream while also trying to make her overcome the difficulties imposed by her condition.
The series also tells the story of Renji Asou. One day, he meets Chihiro Shindou, the twin sister of Kei Shindou, at an abandoned train station. Even though she's very shy, they get along pretty well and begin meeting at the same spot everyday. However, Renji finds out that Chihiro was in a car accident years ago and as a consequence she suffers from a disability: her memory lasts only 13 hours. Nevertheless, after learning that Chihiro's dream is to write a novel, Renji finally decides to help her fulfill her dream while also trying to make her overcome the difficulties imposed by her condition.
Opening Theme
Euphoric Field by Elisa
Ebullient Future by Elisa (2nd Season)
Ending Theme
I'm Here by Taguchi Hiroko
Kizamu Kisetsu by Okada Junko
Sora no Yume by Yanase Natsumi
Yuukyuu no Tsubasa 07.mix by Yanase Natsumi, Taguchi Hiroko, Elisa, Okada Junko, Nakajima Yumiko
Egao no Chikara by Mai Goto (2nd Season)
Negai no Kakera by Yumiko Nakajima (2nd Season)
Ever Forever by Harada Hitomi (2nd Season)
Insert Song
A Moon Filled Sky by Mai Goto (2nd Season)
