The series is produced by Ruby Party (a division of Koei), animated by Yumeta Company, and directed by Kōjin Ochi.
The first, entitled La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo, aired on Japanese television from October 2, 2006 to March 26, 2007.
Episode one introduces the main characters, Lili and Kahoko Hino, and the Seiso Academy setting.
Lili presents Hino with a magic violin, which can be played by any true lover of music.
Episode two introduces Len Tsukimori, a highly talented but very conceited second year music student.