Nodame Cantabile

[Zati]

This is one of the series that I am really interested in, because I been hearing great things about it, and the manga/live-action is really popular right now. Wow, what a nice voice cast this series is going to have, you can look at the bottom for notable voice actors, looks good!

Based on the awarded shoujo manga by Tomoko Ninomiya.

Shinichi Chiaki is the top piano student at his university and an excellent violinist, but Chiaki doesn`t care about playing these instruments as much as he dreams of someday being a conductor. Chiaki, however, has several deeply rooted fears about traveling, and so finds himself "trapped" in Japan. Because he`s trapped, Chiaki starts to question exactly how far he can possibly go in music, especially when he`s passed over again and again for others he thinks are less worthy of musical scholarship and fame.

Recently dumped by his girlfriend for a "sausage" looking fellow, passed over for a chance to go overseas, removed from his star spot in the piano competition because he walked out on his piano instructor, Chiaki is at his limit. This is when he meets Nodame, or Megumi Noda. Nodame is a free — if filthy — spirit who reminds Chiaki that music can be fun. She reminds him what drew him to be a conductor in the first place and, in learning how to deal with Nodame, Chiaki learns how to deal with others. Chiaki begins to realize what is possible for him, even on the tiny island of Japan.

For Nodame, Chiaki is everything she isn`t. Clean, neat, dedicated, studious and inherently arrogant about his accomplishments and capabilities, Chiaki constantly bullies her into being more serious about life. He sees potential in her and her abilities as a pianist that she doesn`t care about. She loves Chiaki and wants to be with him, but, because she`s not serious about her piano studies nor her personal hygiene, Chiaki denies her affections again and again.

But Chiaki and Nodame complete each other in ways no other can, a musical compliment that neither of them can completely escape entirely. Watching them grow as people and musicians, and even as a couple, is an interesting ride.
- AniDB

Notable Voice Actors: Seki Tomokazu (Chiaki Shinichi) - Sagara Sousuke (FMP,Fumoffu?,Second Raid)
Kawasumi Ayako (Nodo Megumi) - Saber (Fate/stay Night), Fuu (Samurai Champloo)
Nakai Kazuya (Etou Kouzou) - Zoro (One Piece), Mugen (Samurai Champloo)
Kobayashi Sanae (Kiyora Miki) - Nyuu/Lucy (Elfen Lied), Pai/Ender (.hack//Roots)
Noto Mamiko (Saku Sakura) - Enma Ai (Jigoku Shoujo I/II), Anna (Ichigo Mashimaro)
Suwabe Junichi (Kikuchi Tooru) - Archer (Fate/stay Night), Takakura Kyosuke (NANA)
Nabatame Hitomi (Tagaya Saiko) - Arcrueid (Tsukihime), Nobue (Ichigo Mashimaro)
Kawada Shinji (Mine Ryutaro) - Shino (Naruto)

http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.p...anime&aid=4691
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,3..._cantabil.html
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=7010
http://www.nodame-anime.com/

[kooshi]

YAY!! This is finally here!!
I have seen the live-action and it was absolutely fantastic. I am extremely anxious to see how the anime will turn out. However, I think it'll take me a little time to re-adjust to the voices since the current voice actors/actresses are most likely going to sound different from the live-action cast (ahh, who cares though, change is sometimes good ^_^ )

[Kraco]

I can't say the plot would sound that interesting to me, but you are absolutely correct about the voice actor cast - it looks outrageously great. Well, only time can tell whether I end up having a look at this or not.

[NeoBear]

http://a.scarywater.net/c1anime/%5BC...5D.avi.torrent

episode 1 lets test this puppy out =D

[Munsu]

So, how is this turning out? Apparently the first airing was popular in Japan:

Nodame Cantabile Breaks Late Night Record
Nodame Cantabile's 1 a.m. broadcast on January 11 scored a record-breaking 5.4% rating in Japan. The previous late night anime record of 4.8% was held by Hajime no Ippo.

[kooshi]

I thought the first episode was pretty good. All the voice actors so far have done a great job in getting the characters down. The pacing seems a little fast and itty bitty details are left out, but those are extremely minor.
The only thing that bugged me about it is that it didn't seem as wacky as it should be. I just feel that the funny parts could've been.... funnier and there is the lack of background music which just made the live-action... wacky, haha.

Hmm.... I just have a feeling that I'm kinda biased, so it's probably better to listen to someone who has seen the anime only.

[shinta|hikari]

I havent watched the live action, and I thought it was hell good. The story itself was interesting, and the main character (being egoistic yet with the talent to back it) is quite refreshing, and nodame is a kind of a higher level idiot girl character (higher level idiocy). They make a really good pair. Im really tempted to read the manga, but since its a music show, it should logically be better in anime so im gonna stick to it for a while. I just dont like live action.

[Everon]

Watched the first episode, really enjoyed listening to the variations, whoever's working behind the scenes to make the music must be having fun.

[Preacher]

Episode 2 is up by C1: http://a.scarywater.net/c1anime/%5BC...5D.avi.torrent

I have to say this series was a pleasent surprise, and one of if not the only one where I preffered the anime over the manga.

[Knives122]

I usually don't watch shows like this but decided to try it out b/c it had classical music in it. And I think it's very good, I will definitely be watching this show.

Plus it's pretty damn funny.

[shinta|hikari]

This is really good so far. I am not really familiar with classical music, and to be honest I cant really tell the difference between the variations much, but it is done so well that it doesnt matter.

Megumi is so funny, and damn cute.

[kooshi]

Episode 2 by Froth-Bite

Woot, another awesome episode. All of the character interactions are just irresistable, especially between Chiaki and Nodame. The only thing I miss is Mine's hair from the live-action:

This is really good so far. I am not really familiar with classical music, and to be honest I cant really tell the difference between the variations much, but it is done so well that it doesnt matter.

Megumi is so funny, and damn cute.

Yeah, it's extremely difficult to notice the differences between good and bad classical music. I find that the best way to notice is to get the actual song the characters play and just compare. In Mine and Nodame's case, they slightly change the tempo at times and play louder at the soft parts and etc. (which is why Chiaki says that it's sloppy).

And yes, Nodame is very cute and funny

[shinta|hikari]

Oh my god, that hair is from live action? Probably the 1st time live action seemed more unreal than anime for me. Might just start watching the live action just to see where that hair will go.

[yallo]

LOL at that incredible hair.

Yeah the variations in the pieces are done fantastically. It was hilarious when Chiaki whacked Nodame for making a mistake in the 2nd bar heh. And I almost fell off my chair when I heard Mine's rendition of Spring sonata. That was so wrong! Like a punk rock variation or something heh.

Looking forward to Ep 3. =)

[shinta|hikari]

Im kind of regretting not taking a liking to classical music before just because it seems it would make this anime that much more enjoyable. I dont really notice anything, not even the differences from 1 variation to the other, and am just following what they are saying in the dialogue to get what is happening.

Still, I dont really have any intention to listen to classical music even now. I guess ill just have to enjoy Nodame at a lower level.

[Kraco]

Let's hear a few more beats:

Episode 3 - C1

[chobits1217]

man....got to say Nodame is the first anime that kept me laughing the whole time. 3 episodes so far and all made me laugh so much, not even full metal panic fumofu could do that, nor school rumble.....
i introduced this series to my friend, and now we both go on baka everyday, refresh the page once an hour, hoping to see the next episode of Nodame ASAP!


I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!

[Everon]

Im kind of regretting not taking a liking to classical music before just because it seems it would make this anime that much more enjoyable. I dont really notice anything, not even the differences from 1 variation to the other, and am just following what they are saying in the dialogue to get what is happening.

Still, I dont really have any intention to listen to classical music even now. I guess ill just have to enjoy Nodame at a lower level.

I guess you'll have to take their word for it. When they're talking about mistakes, it isn't always about hitting the right notes. Chiaki's usually more pissed that they don't pay attention to tempo or how dynamic (loudly) they should playing.

[High Wind]

Nodame Cantabile - C1Anime

I'm liking this series more and more, it's very Honey & Clover-esque.

[shinta|hikari]

Well the art is pretty much exactly the same. Its got a very different premise though, so whether it will go in the same "drama" direction I dont know