ef ~ A Tale of Melodies is a tV series anime that premiered in fall 2008, produced by Shaft.

About the production: the story comes from a visual novel, there are 12 episodes of about 24 minutes and its current status is "finished".

Its main genres are drama, mystery, psychological, romance and supernatural, with themes such as Heterosexual, Tragedy, Age Gap and Male Protagonist.

On AniList, ef ~ A Tale of Melodies has an average score of 77%, a very good score, and appears on 30,741 users' lists.

The franchise continues in or follows from: ef: a tale of memories. and ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue.

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.

Official synopsis from AniList.