About The Blue Orchestra
April 2023 has seen the release of many great anime adaptations of manga series, such as Ancient Magnus Bride, Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu, and many more. One of the newest additions to this list is The Blue Orchestra, adapted from an award-winning manga of the same name. This slice-of-life anime with a musical touch follows the story of a violin prodigy named Hajime Aono and his sorrow-filled past.
Once regarded as one of the greatest violinists, Aono began hating the instrument after his father’s passing. However, his life takes a turn when he hears a distinct melody in his school and learns that another student named Ritsuko Akine is playing the violin in the infirmary. Aono’s teacher asks him to teach Akine how to play the violin, and the two opposites struggle but eventually understand each other better. The story revolves around Aono’s journey of overcoming his past and finding love in a music-filled world.
The Blue Orchestra Episode 1: Spoilers
The first episode of The Blue Orchestra explores the backstory of the male protagonist, Hajime Aono, and his first dramatic encounter with the female protagonist, Ritsuko Akine.
“Four strings, merely four strings, can create a sound that could make anyone drown in the music world. Hajime Aono once loved this sound but looking back on it; he hates everything about it.”
Aono’s struggles with his past and his father’s legacy as a professional violinist are highlighted in the episode. The encounter between Aono and Akine is tense, but their relationship evolves as the episode progresses.
The Blue Orchestra Episode 1: Streaming Guide
The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 is expected to release on Crunchyroll, and it can also be watched on its official website NHK International at times given below:
Japanese standard time: 05:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Indian Standard Time: 01:30 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Central European Time: 09:00 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
New York: 03:00 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Australian Capital Territory: 06:30 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Eastern Indonesian Time: 05:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Singapore Standard Time: 04:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Pacific time: midnight on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Eastern European Time: 10:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Philippines Standard Time: 04:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Korean standard time: 05:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023
FAQ
What is The Blue Orchestra about?
The Blue Orchestra is a slice-of-life anime with a musical touch. It tells the story of a Violinist Prodigy, Hajime Aono, and his journey from hating the violin to finding love in a music-filled world.
When is The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 released?
The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 will be released on Sunday, April 09, 2023, at 05:00 PM JST.
Where can I watch The Blue Orchestra Episode 1?
The episode will be available on Crunchyroll and its official website NHK International at the times mentioned above.
Is The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 based on a manga?
Yes, The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 is adapted from an award-winning manga of the same name.
What is the story of The Blue Orchestra Episode 1?
The Blue Orchestra Episode 1 will explore the backstory of the male protagonist Hajime Aono and his first dramatic encounter with the female protagonist Ritsuko Akine. It tells the story of how Aono, once regarded as one of the greatest violinists, starts hating the violin after his father passes away but eventually finds love in music again through his relationship with Akine.
