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Nodame Cantabile
Alternate Title(s):
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のだめカンタービレ |
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Official Website: |
http://www.nodame-anime.com/
(Japanese) |
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Genre(s):
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Comedy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life |
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Episodes:
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23 |
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Opening Theme: |
"Allegro
Cantabile" - SUEMITSU & THE SUEMITH |
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Ending Theme: |
"Konna
ni Chikaku de..." - CRYSTAL KAY |
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Summary: |
"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. Nodame
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, src |
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