ef: a tale of melodies.
Anime
ef - a tale of melodies.
2008/10/07
Character count45,265
Word count20,613
Unique words2,669
Words (1-occurrence)1,457
Unique kanji1,029
Kanji (1-occurrence)291
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episodes12
External Rating
77 %

In a story set years in the past, Himura Yuu is a studious and diligent young man intent solely on maintaining his top academic position at Otowa Academy. One day, he meets a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise, recognizes him. Memories of a distant childhood, memories rather left forgotten...meeting Yuuko again will force Yuu to confront the regrets and sorrows of their collective pasts and presents. In the present, Kuze Shuuichi may seem like a womanizer, but upon closer inspection, is a man who would rather be left alone. Hayama Mizuki, however, is not the type of girl who would let him be, especially after hearing the beautiful sounds of his violin performance. As Mizuki attempts to become closer to him, Kuze attempts to push her away—the tale of their budding relationship is darkened with undertones of an imminent tragedy.

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Episode 1
Character count4,948
Word count2,278
Unique words721
Words (1-occurrence)445
Unique kanji397
Kanji (1-occurrence)186
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 2
Character count3,556
Word count1,589
Unique words562
Words (1-occurrence)353
Unique kanji325
Kanji (1-occurrence)159
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 3
Character count3,950
Word count1,791
Unique words600
Words (1-occurrence)374
Unique kanji362
Kanji (1-occurrence)203
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 4
Character count4,453
Word count2,040
Unique words663
Words (1-occurrence)414
Unique kanji369
Kanji (1-occurrence)170
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 5
Character count3,887
Word count1,795
Unique words569
Words (1-occurrence)334
Unique kanji328
Kanji (1-occurrence)173
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 6
Character count4,687
Word count2,065
Unique words622
Words (1-occurrence)390
Unique kanji373
Kanji (1-occurrence)192
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 7
Character count3,593
Word count1,653
Unique words533
Words (1-occurrence)356
Unique kanji311
Kanji (1-occurrence)180
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 8
Character count3,701
Word count1,719
Unique words542
Words (1-occurrence)327
Unique kanji315
Kanji (1-occurrence)162
Difficulty beta
Easy
Episode 9
Character count2,823
Word count1,270
Unique words389
Words (1-occurrence)204
Unique kanji220
Kanji (1-occurrence)111
Difficulty beta
Moderate
Episode 10
Character count3,611
Word count1,655
Unique words525
Words (1-occurrence)305
Unique kanji300
Kanji (1-occurrence)137
Difficulty beta
Easy
Episode 11
Character count2,475
Word count1,105
Unique words434
Words (1-occurrence)280
Unique kanji245
Kanji (1-occurrence)138
Difficulty beta
Easy
Episode 12
Character count3,581
Word count1,653
Unique words566
Words (1-occurrence)347
Unique kanji337
Kanji (1-occurrence)171
Difficulty beta
Moderate