Forest of Piano (2018)

1 - Chopin's Journey

The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced, and Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.

1 - Chosen One

Shuhei Amamiya transfers into Kai Ichinoses elementary school. As an aspiring pianist, hes shocked that Kai has no teacher after hearing him play.

2 - Fixation

Following Sophie Ormesson, Wei Pang takes the stage. Though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajinos playing.

2 - To Play Chopin's Pieces

To Ajino, who hurt his musical abilities in a car accident, meeting Kai seems like fate. But Kai just wants to be able to play a certain Chopin piece.

3 - Awakening

Out of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round. Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.

3 - What Mozart Has Left

Ajino sets a Mozart piece as Kais entry for the contest, but Kai worries that he hasnt found his own style of playing. Shuhei is favored to win.

4 - Promise

Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kais playing wows the crowd.

4 - The Best Piano

After Takakos performance, its time for Kai to take the stage. With his mother, Ajino and Shuheis father watching, its time to show his skills.

5 - The Dance of Deliberation

Once Kais finishes his performance, its all up to the judges. But one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.

5 - God of Competition

After the contest, Shuhei transfers back to Tokyo and Kai finds that the piano in the woods is broken. Takako vows to win for Kais sake.

6 - Requiem

After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.

6 - Forest of Piano

The piano in the forest goes up in flames, but Ajino tells Kai that it can live on within him. His mother tells him to concentrate on his music.

7 - For the Sake of Your Number One

In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra. Rumors fly when Wei Pang doesnt show up as scheduled, while Kai worries about Shuhei.

7 - Reunion

Five years later, Shuhei returns to Japan determined to see Kai again. After some searching, he finds his friend in a very unexpected place.

8 - The Truth About Wei Pang

After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw. Shuhei is shocked by Kais plans.

8 - A Letter of Challenge

An injured Takako travels to Tokyo with her teacher Shiba, who first noticed her at the competition five years before. There, she meets Kai again.

9 - For Your Living Evidence

A painful article is published about Wei Pangs past, but all he cares about is Ajinos opinion. Before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.

9 - New Signs in Warsaw

At the Chopin competition preliminaries in Poland, Kai nearly has a meltdown, but Shuhei performs as usual. Shuhei is frustrated when they meet again.

10 - In the Country Where Chopin was Born

Though Lech wants to win for his sisters sake, the final day is Kais chance to show the world who he is and how far hes come with his performance.

10 - The Chopin Competition

The first contestants take the stage for the Chopin competition. Kai is shocked that a Chinese pianists playing sounds just like Ajinos.

11 - Hero

Kais performance is a triumph, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support. As he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.

11 - New Wind from Poland

Shuhei takes the stage at the competition, impressing everyone. Taking a walk to calm his nerves, Kai meets Polish pianist Lech.

12 - The Best Pianist in the World

The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kais placement. Ajino receives shocking news.

12 - Fortississimo

Its finally Kais turn to play. His playing transports the audience to the forest as Shuhei, Takako and Ajino reflect on their friends journey.