Nodame kantâbire (2007–2010) User Reviews

Really funny music anime that'll make you laugh the whole day!

[Irishchatter · 8/10 · 9 May 2018]

I swear to God, Nodame is so relatable to any of us like she doesn't always clean her room, she doesn't bother to wash her hair every so often and she's a bad cook. As well I always love how she always pisses Chiaki off and makes him do the work for her especially washing her head for her like OMG! What's even funny, we get see Okuyama (who looks like Disco Stu from the Simpson's) going after Chiaki and pissing him off too by his goofiness. Chiaki and Okuyuma are just two different people who just want to be loved by the same person just because of the way he is I suppose lol!

I have to say it was cute that Chiaki did hug Nodame but it was kinda unexpected. I really thought he hated her guts but the message is love is quite complicated with personality clashed!

Seriously man, this anime would definately brighten up your day whenever you feel down and the fact we get to hear some well known classical music on this, is pretty much like an antidepressant. I'm not a big big fan of classical music but it really does the job if you seriously need a time out for yourself! I found this anime both relaxing and enjoyable!

I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes classical music and likes humorous comedy. 8/10

For classical music lovers

[e-88714 · 9/10 · 23 June 2019]

I wanna give you advice before you decide to watch this movie. Nodame Cantabile - a good story about a young conductor and his girlfriend. You must be ready for a predictable situation when you decide to stop watching after the first 5 episodes. No life, flat characters, archaic computer graphic (really archaic). If you stop right here - you do not lose anything. This musical movie not even close to the level of "K-ON" or "Euphonium" (both just much much better than Nodame) or an outstanding masterpiece of "Your Lie in April" (an absolutely stunning hidden gem). But if you like classical music this movie really worth your time. A lot of Stravinsky, List, Bach, Rachmaninov, Poulenc, Brams and Mozart. This movie - just the new way to your favorite classical composers if you forgot about the atmosphere of mystical musical perfection and what it means in your life. The first season - straight 7.5/10; the second "Nodame in Paris" (has more life and bold plot) - 9/10.

An excellent anime about music

[WeAreLive · 9/10 · 27 April 2023]

Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. He is an infamous perfectionist, not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. But his life change when he meet the piano talent, Nodame.

While I only saw the first 26 episodes (since the dub only covered that much) I did really enjoy it.

I thought Chiaki was a very good and well written protagonist even if he had a few unlikeable moments, Megumi Nodame as well written too.

The music was good and so was the animation.

The English dub was excellent, I hope someday it gets completed or at least makes a comeback.

If you are into anime's about music you might like this.

Excellent musical anime

[chris_karpetas · 10/10 · 6 August 2008]

At first I was skeptical about this one. A series featuring classical music students? I went with it simply out of boredom. Boy, was I glad I did.

The characters and humor is excellent. I was laughing out loud in pretty much every episode. The setting is refreshing and you can follow the story without actually knowing anything about music. The story is about a young and unknown musical genius wanting to become a conductor but having given up on his dream until he meets Nodame, an outcast at his conservatory, who completely messes his life and sets him on the right path. It seems cheesy, but the comedy moments are very much hilarious and the story is put together in a very refreshing way.

I'll be honest and go ahead and admit I'd never heard of the sonatas and concerts featured in the series. I think classical music gained one more fan as of today.

In conclusion, a very optimistic anime series and definitely a must-watch.

Animation quality: 8.5 Music: 10 Storyline/Characters: 9.5