ef ~ A Tale of Melodies English Sub & Dub

About ef ~ A Tale of Melodies

Meet ef ~ A Tale of Melodies (ef - a tale of melodies.), a drama, mystery and psychological anime by Shaft (2008). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: 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 crosses paths with a mysterious girl named Amamiya Yuuko, who, to his surprise, recognizes him.

Next up: 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 a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Hiroko Taguchi as Miyako Miyamura and Hiro Shimono as Hiro Hirono. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Shaft is the studio behind ef ~ A Tale of Melodies, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroko Taguchi voicing Miyako Miyamura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.