Beat Kids

A new student Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate Nanao From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eijis bright character and natural kindness Under Nanaos leadership the band starts making waves in local competitions Despite their success can they survive the pressures of school relationships and their dreams In Beat Kids Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary