Nodame Cantabile

Sat 2007/04/21 17:59 JST

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Took me a while to get around to this series as it didnt seem to have any large mecha walking around in it ^^;
When I first learnt about Nodame (pronounced no-dah-meh) I thought "hmmm. looks boring" but then remembered that was exactly the same thing I said to myself when I saw the ads for the film Phantom of the Opera. We went to see the live show at Her Majesty's Theatre back in London and loved it and enjoyed the film even more.
I say it to myself all the time but need to remind myself - "you never know until you try."

Nodame Cantabile revolves around Shinichi Chiaki who is a brilliant pianist who wants to become a conductor. When he was a young lad, he was in a plane *and* boat accident so is understandably scared of traveling - meaning that he's stuck in Japan - which also means that he cant go abroad to realize his dreams.
Chiaki meets a girl called Nodame ( the girl in the first pic of this post ) who is also a brilliant pianist who lives next to Chiaki. Nodame cant cook or tidy up and is rather messy - Chiaki ends up cleaning and cooking for her - its all rather sweet ^^;
Throughout the episodes we see how Chiaki and Nodame meet other characters and how they become involved with the S orchestra.

I think this is the only anime that has us in fits of laughter every episode (laughing is said to be medically good for one). I'm trying to pinpoint the type of person who would like this but cant - even mecha, more and bishojo lovers should give this a whirl.
Watching Nodame makes me wish that I could play an instrument - I'd probably choose the Piano.

For folks who are Nodame fans, you may be interested in the NDS game which came out a few days ago and the live action drama too.
My wife occasionally gets sets of manga that shes fond of from our local library and sought to ask about the availability of the original manga of Nodame Cantabile only to be told that there were 462 people already waiting!

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

LOL Danny, I thought the same thing about both Yakitate Japan and Nodame Cantabile, and I now love both. Nodame Cantabile is both hilarious and sweet. My first experience was the live-action drama of Nodame Cantabile, and although it was a bit short (11 episodes at 1 hour each), I enjoyed every minute of it. When they announced that there was going to be an anime, I was jumping for joy. Now I just need to start reading the manga to get the complete experience.

Sat 2007/04/21 20:10:34 JST (ID #46867)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

LOL Danny, I thought the same thing about both Yakitate Japan and Nodame Cantabile, and I now love both. Nodame Cantabile is both hilarious and sweet. My first experience was the live-action drama of Nodame Cantabile, and although it was a bit short (11 episodes at 1 hour each), I enjoyed every minute of it. When they announced that there was going to be an anime, I was jumping for joy. Now I just need to start reading the manga to get the complete experience.

Sat 2007/04/21 20:10:34 JST (ID #88871)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

LOL Danny, I thought the same thing about both Yakitate Japan and Nodame Cantabile, and I now love both. Nodame Cantabile is both hilarious and sweet. My first experience was the live-action drama of Nodame Cantabile, and although it was a bit short (11 episodes at 1 hour each), I enjoyed every minute of it. When they announced that there was going to be an anime, I was jumping for joy. Now I just need to start reading the manga to get the complete experience.

Sat 2007/04/21 20:10:34 JST (ID #114567)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

LOL Danny, I thought the same thing about both Yakitate Japan and Nodame Cantabile, and I now love both. Nodame Cantabile is both hilarious and sweet. My first experience was the live-action drama of Nodame Cantabile, and although it was a bit short (11 episodes at 1 hour each), I enjoyed every minute of it. When they announced that there was going to be an anime, I was jumping for joy. Now I just need to start reading the manga to get the complete experience.

Sat 2007/04/21 20:10:34 JST (ID #140392)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Found a clip from Nodame
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fCZ18dunDi0

Sat 2007/04/21 20:15:47 JST (ID #46868)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Found a clip from Nodame
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fCZ18dunDi0

Sat 2007/04/21 20:15:47 JST (ID #88872)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Found a clip from Nodame
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fCZ18dunDi0

Sat 2007/04/21 20:15:47 JST (ID #114568)

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mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14)
Salaryman

Found a clip from Nodame
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fCZ18dunDi0

Sat 2007/04/21 20:15:47 JST (ID #140393)

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Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
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I loved the live-action of Nodame and the anime. So far, I prefer the actor from the live-action as Chiaki - he has the right tone of voice for Chiaki. But the anime is one of my current favorites.

Danny, have you seen Sexy Voice and Robo? The first episode was promising

Sat 2007/04/21 20:39:00 JST (ID #46870)

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Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
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I loved the live-action of Nodame and the anime. So far, I prefer the actor from the live-action as Chiaki - he has the right tone of voice for Chiaki. But the anime is one of my current favorites.

Danny, have you seen Sexy Voice and Robo? The first episode was promising

Sat 2007/04/21 20:39:00 JST (ID #88874)

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Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
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I loved the live-action of Nodame and the anime. So far, I prefer the actor from the live-action as Chiaki - he has the right tone of voice for Chiaki. But the anime is one of my current favorites.

Danny, have you seen Sexy Voice and Robo? The first episode was promising

Sat 2007/04/21 20:39:00 JST (ID #114570)

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Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
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I loved the live-action of Nodame and the anime. So far, I prefer the actor from the live-action as Chiaki - he has the right tone of voice for Chiaki. But the anime is one of my current favorites.

Danny, have you seen Sexy Voice and Robo? The first episode was promising

Sat 2007/04/21 20:39:00 JST (ID #140395)

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-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
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Yes, from time to time I string a guitar. I am currently looking into purchasing a pair of bagpipes and taking lessons (because I hear they are almost impossible to play). As for the anime, it really doesn't look like my cup of tea. Mecha, Mecha, Mecha!!

Sat 2007/04/21 20:51:25 JST (ID #46871)

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-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
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Yes, from time to time I string a guitar. I am currently looking into purchasing a pair of bagpipes and taking lessons (because I hear they are almost impossible to play). As for the anime, it really doesn't look like my cup of tea. Mecha, Mecha, Mecha!!

Sat 2007/04/21 20:51:25 JST (ID #88875)

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-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Student Engineer
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Yes, from time to time I string a guitar. I am currently looking into purchasing a pair of bagpipes and taking lessons (because I hear they are almost impossible to play). As for the anime, it really doesn't look like my cup of tea. Mecha, Mecha, Mecha!!

Sat 2007/04/21 20:51:25 JST (ID #114571)

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-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Student Engineer
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Yes, from time to time I string a guitar. I am currently looking into purchasing a pair of bagpipes and taking lessons (because I hear they are almost impossible to play). As for the anime, it really doesn't look like my cup of tea. Mecha, Mecha, Mecha!!

Sat 2007/04/21 20:51:25 JST (ID #140396)

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LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

It looks cool.
I don't play any instrument, got some friends that that play in jazz /metal bands.
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eh! Danny Opera 9.20 doesn't show the polls at all. I can see the questions in the RSS feeds but in the site they are gone.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:05:34 JST (ID #46872)

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LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

It looks cool.
I don't play any instrument, got some friends that that play in jazz /metal bands.
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Offtopic:
eh! Danny Opera 9.20 doesn't show the polls at all. I can see the questions in the RSS feeds but in the site they are gone.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:05:34 JST (ID #88876)

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LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

It looks cool.
I don't play any instrument, got some friends that that play in jazz /metal bands.
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Offtopic:
eh! Danny Opera 9.20 doesn't show the polls at all. I can see the questions in the RSS feeds but in the site they are gone.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:05:34 JST (ID #114572)

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LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

It looks cool.
I don't play any instrument, got some friends that that play in jazz /metal bands.
___________________

Offtopic:
eh! Danny Opera 9.20 doesn't show the polls at all. I can see the questions in the RSS feeds but in the site they are gone.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:05:34 JST (ID #140397)

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Pola Starr in Mexico, Puebla (Registered on 2007/03/10)
Student, Music Degree

I love this anime, since I study music, I can relate to some of the situations and I have the chance to listen to most of the music played in the anime everyday at Uni.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:15:25 JST (ID #46873)

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Pola Starr in Mexico, Puebla (Registered on 2007/03/10)
Student, Music Degree

I love this anime, since I study music, I can relate to some of the situations and I have the chance to listen to most of the music played in the anime everyday at Uni.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:15:25 JST (ID #88877)

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Pola Starr in Mexico, Puebla (Registered on 2007/03/10)
Student, Music Degree

I love this anime, since I study music, I can relate to some of the situations and I have the chance to listen to most of the music played in the anime everyday at Uni.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:15:25 JST (ID #114573)

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Pola Starr in Mexico, Puebla (Registered on 2007/03/10)
Student, Music Degree

I love this anime, since I study music, I can relate to some of the situations and I have the chance to listen to most of the music played in the anime everyday at Uni.

Sat 2007/04/21 21:15:25 JST (ID #140398)

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windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
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I love this series as I'm a pianist myself. DO watch the Live Action as it is really good ^___^ Hilarious yet sweet.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:01:57 JST (ID #46874)

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windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog

I love this series as I'm a pianist myself. DO watch the Live Action as it is really good ^___^ Hilarious yet sweet.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:01:57 JST (ID #88878)

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windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog

I love this series as I'm a pianist myself. DO watch the Live Action as it is really good ^___^ Hilarious yet sweet.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:01:57 JST (ID #114574)

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windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog

I love this series as I'm a pianist myself. DO watch the Live Action as it is really good ^___^ Hilarious yet sweet.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:01:57 JST (ID #140399)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
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I was thinking about watching this anime, but like you I though it looked boring. I will give it a try at least, although I'm busy watching a bunch of new anime for the spring season so I will get around to it.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:39:16 JST (ID #46876)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
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I was thinking about watching this anime, but like you I though it looked boring. I will give it a try at least, although I'm busy watching a bunch of new anime for the spring season so I will get around to it.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:39:16 JST (ID #88880)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
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I was thinking about watching this anime, but like you I though it looked boring. I will give it a try at least, although I'm busy watching a bunch of new anime for the spring season so I will get around to it.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:39:16 JST (ID #114576)

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syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
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I was thinking about watching this anime, but like you I though it looked boring. I will give it a try at least, although I'm busy watching a bunch of new anime for the spring season so I will get around to it.

Sat 2007/04/21 22:39:16 JST (ID #140401)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

I like how Stresseman is portrayed in the anime more than how he is portrayed in the live-action. He's supposed to be a lecherous european, but in the live-action he just looked like a dirty Japanese guy speaking funny Japanese. Still funny, but loses a bit of the effect. His manager Elise in the live-action, however, was pretty dang hot. Nodame's live-action actress was cute as well. Chiaki in the live-action was awesome though. That dood was like perfect for the role.

Sat 2007/04/21 23:40:34 JST (ID #46879)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

I like how Stresseman is portrayed in the anime more than how he is portrayed in the live-action. He's supposed to be a lecherous european, but in the live-action he just looked like a dirty Japanese guy speaking funny Japanese. Still funny, but loses a bit of the effect. His manager Elise in the live-action, however, was pretty dang hot. Nodame's live-action actress was cute as well. Chiaki in the live-action was awesome though. That dood was like perfect for the role.

Sat 2007/04/21 23:40:34 JST (ID #88883)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

I like how Stresseman is portrayed in the anime more than how he is portrayed in the live-action. He's supposed to be a lecherous european, but in the live-action he just looked like a dirty Japanese guy speaking funny Japanese. Still funny, but loses a bit of the effect. His manager Elise in the live-action, however, was pretty dang hot. Nodame's live-action actress was cute as well. Chiaki in the live-action was awesome though. That dood was like perfect for the role.

Sat 2007/04/21 23:40:34 JST (ID #114579)

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CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
Lab Technician/Nursing Student

I like how Stresseman is portrayed in the anime more than how he is portrayed in the live-action. He's supposed to be a lecherous european, but in the live-action he just looked like a dirty Japanese guy speaking funny Japanese. Still funny, but loses a bit of the effect. His manager Elise in the live-action, however, was pretty dang hot. Nodame's live-action actress was cute as well. Chiaki in the live-action was awesome though. That dood was like perfect for the role.

Sat 2007/04/21 23:40:34 JST (ID #140404)

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Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

i like the opening for this anime..cool...but haven watch it yet..lol.......

Sat 2007/04/21 23:48:41 JST (ID #46880)

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Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

i like the opening for this anime..cool...but haven watch it yet..lol.......

Sat 2007/04/21 23:48:41 JST (ID #88884)

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Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

i like the opening for this anime..cool...but haven watch it yet..lol.......

Sat 2007/04/21 23:48:41 JST (ID #114580)

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Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

i like the opening for this anime..cool...but haven watch it yet..lol.......

Sat 2007/04/21 23:48:41 JST (ID #140405)

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piya in USA-CT (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Retail - it suxx

kinda quickly saw the title on the rss feed and i was like that anime sound familiar, after seeing the clip and description, i realize that i'm reading the manga right now. pretty decent, i'll give the anime a try, hope they kept it true to the manga.

I wish i can play the piano, one of my favorite instrument.

Sun 2007/04/22 00:55:14 JST (ID #46881)

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piya in USA-CT (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Retail - it suxx

kinda quickly saw the title on the rss feed and i was like that anime sound familiar, after seeing the clip and description, i realize that i'm reading the manga right now. pretty decent, i'll give the anime a try, hope they kept it true to the manga.

I wish i can play the piano, one of my favorite instrument.

Sun 2007/04/22 00:55:14 JST (ID #88885)

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piya in USA-CT (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Retail - it suxx

kinda quickly saw the title on the rss feed and i was like that anime sound familiar, after seeing the clip and description, i realize that i'm reading the manga right now. pretty decent, i'll give the anime a try, hope they kept it true to the manga.

I wish i can play the piano, one of my favorite instrument.

Sun 2007/04/22 00:55:14 JST (ID #114581)

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piya in USA-CT (Registered on 2007/01/01)
Retail - it suxx

kinda quickly saw the title on the rss feed and i was like that anime sound familiar, after seeing the clip and description, i realize that i'm reading the manga right now. pretty decent, i'll give the anime a try, hope they kept it true to the manga.

I wish i can play the piano, one of my favorite instrument.

Sun 2007/04/22 00:55:14 JST (ID #140406)

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becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
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i havent checked out the anime yet... but i LOVE the live action drama!!!

im so sad that only 3 episodes have been translated to english...

im still waiting for maison ikkoku w/ misaki itou-san

Sun 2007/04/22 01:08:41 JST (ID #46882)

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becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
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i havent checked out the anime yet... but i LOVE the live action drama!!!

im so sad that only 3 episodes have been translated to english...

im still waiting for maison ikkoku w/ misaki itou-san

Sun 2007/04/22 01:08:41 JST (ID #88886)

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becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com

i havent checked out the anime yet... but i LOVE the live action drama!!!

im so sad that only 3 episodes have been translated to english...

im still waiting for maison ikkoku w/ misaki itou-san

Sun 2007/04/22 01:08:41 JST (ID #114582)

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becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
webmistress/ ceo
http://www.kidnemo.com

i havent checked out the anime yet... but i LOVE the live action drama!!!

im so sad that only 3 episodes have been translated to english...

im still waiting for maison ikkoku w/ misaki itou-san

Sun 2007/04/22 01:08:41 JST (ID #140407)

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chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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Oooh I LOVE this series! I loved Honey and Clover (one and two) And Nodame just made me laugh so much :P I watched a little of the human drama series, and don't like it as much :x I'd say stick to the anime :P

Sun 2007/04/22 01:21:43 JST (ID #46884)

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chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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Oooh I LOVE this series! I loved Honey and Clover (one and two) And Nodame just made me laugh so much :P I watched a little of the human drama series, and don't like it as much :x I'd say stick to the anime :P

Sun 2007/04/22 01:21:43 JST (ID #88888)

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chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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Oooh I LOVE this series! I loved Honey and Clover (one and two) And Nodame just made me laugh so much :P I watched a little of the human drama series, and don't like it as much :x I'd say stick to the anime :P

Sun 2007/04/22 01:21:43 JST (ID #114584)

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chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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Oooh I LOVE this series! I loved Honey and Clover (one and two) And Nodame just made me laugh so much :P I watched a little of the human drama series, and don't like it as much :x I'd say stick to the anime :P

Sun 2007/04/22 01:21:43 JST (ID #140409)

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Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

Oooh, this looks pretty interesting, and i think my friend has watched/is watching the live action drama.

It seems that alot of these new anime's use the same animation style, which is a good thing ^_^

*sigh* but this will have to go on the waiting list of anime's to watch, because my exams are in 4 weeks!!! >.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:46:17 JST (ID #46886)

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Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

Oooh, this looks pretty interesting, and i think my friend has watched/is watching the live action drama.

It seems that alot of these new anime's use the same animation style, which is a good thing ^_^

*sigh* but this will have to go on the waiting list of anime's to watch, because my exams are in 4 weeks!!! >.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:46:17 JST (ID #88890)

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Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

Oooh, this looks pretty interesting, and i think my friend has watched/is watching the live action drama.

It seems that alot of these new anime's use the same animation style, which is a good thing ^_^

*sigh* but this will have to go on the waiting list of anime's to watch, because my exams are in 4 weeks!!! >.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:46:17 JST (ID #114586)

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Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

Oooh, this looks pretty interesting, and i think my friend has watched/is watching the live action drama.

It seems that alot of these new anime's use the same animation style, which is a good thing ^_^

*sigh* but this will have to go on the waiting list of anime's to watch, because my exams are in 4 weeks!!! >.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:46:17 JST (ID #140411)

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lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Software Developer
http://www.mukyaa.com

Nodame Cantabile is a really great show. I love Megumi's "gyabo" and others "mukyaa" (which inspired me for my domain name haha), and I am a huge fan of her seiyuu Ayako Kawasumi as well.
And it's a real pleasure to listen to classic music through this fresh comedy . I used to be trombonist in a orchestra, that reminds me some great memories hehe.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:52:56 JST (ID #46887)

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lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Software Developer
http://www.mukyaa.com

Nodame Cantabile is a really great show. I love Megumi's "gyabo" and others "mukyaa" (which inspired me for my domain name haha), and I am a huge fan of her seiyuu Ayako Kawasumi as well.
And it's a real pleasure to listen to classic music through this fresh comedy . I used to be trombonist in a orchestra, that reminds me some great memories hehe.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:52:56 JST (ID #88891)

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lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Software Developer
http://www.mukyaa.com

Nodame Cantabile is a really great show. I love Megumi's "gyabo" and others "mukyaa" (which inspired me for my domain name haha), and I am a huge fan of her seiyuu Ayako Kawasumi as well.
And it's a real pleasure to listen to classic music through this fresh comedy . I used to be trombonist in a orchestra, that reminds me some great memories hehe.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:52:56 JST (ID #114587)

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lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Software Developer
http://www.mukyaa.com

Nodame Cantabile is a really great show. I love Megumi's "gyabo" and others "mukyaa" (which inspired me for my domain name haha), and I am a huge fan of her seiyuu Ayako Kawasumi as well.
And it's a real pleasure to listen to classic music through this fresh comedy . I used to be trombonist in a orchestra, that reminds me some great memories hehe.

Sun 2007/04/22 02:52:56 JST (ID #140412)

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penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
apple store slave

i dont like the character design, they look to..... human, if i wanted humans i would watch days of our lives or something like that, or house, i like that show

Sun 2007/04/22 02:59:58 JST (ID #46889)

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penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
apple store slave

i dont like the character design, they look to..... human, if i wanted humans i would watch days of our lives or something like that, or house, i like that show

Sun 2007/04/22 02:59:58 JST (ID #88893)

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penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
apple store slave

i dont like the character design, they look to..... human, if i wanted humans i would watch days of our lives or something like that, or house, i like that show

Sun 2007/04/22 02:59:58 JST (ID #114589)

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penpen in Providence, RI, US (Registered on 2007/01/12)
apple store slave

i dont like the character design, they look to..... human, if i wanted humans i would watch days of our lives or something like that, or house, i like that show

Sun 2007/04/22 02:59:58 JST (ID #140414)

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Jiro (Registered on 2007/03/25)
Chemist, Student, Bassist

Hi!

I actually watched the live drama. And I highly recommend it. It's a good stress reliever for sure. If you need a break watch!

I actually heard of it before i heard about the anime after some googling. I wanted to watch the series, but I am actually surprised to see this here! (it does look odd amongst everything else imho hehehe).

Not sure how good the anime is but if it's anything similar to the dorama I am not surprised that it has the power touch the hearts of people who otherwise would not normally see it! it even inspires people to go out to learn an instrument! how great is that! Music is beautiful.

Cheers,
Jiro

Sun 2007/04/22 05:35:43 JST (ID #46892)

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Jiro (Registered on 2007/03/25)
Chemist, Student, Bassist

Hi!

I actually watched the live drama. And I highly recommend it. It's a good stress reliever for sure. If you need a break watch!

I actually heard of it before i heard about the anime after some googling. I wanted to watch the series, but I am actually surprised to see this here! (it does look odd amongst everything else imho hehehe).

Not sure how good the anime is but if it's anything similar to the dorama I am not surprised that it has the power touch the hearts of people who otherwise would not normally see it! it even inspires people to go out to learn an instrument! how great is that! Music is beautiful.

Cheers,
Jiro

Sun 2007/04/22 05:35:43 JST (ID #88896)

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Jiro (Registered on 2007/03/25)
Chemist, Student, Bassist

Hi!

I actually watched the live drama. And I highly recommend it. It's a good stress reliever for sure. If you need a break watch!

I actually heard of it before i heard about the anime after some googling. I wanted to watch the series, but I am actually surprised to see this here! (it does look odd amongst everything else imho hehehe).

Not sure how good the anime is but if it's anything similar to the dorama I am not surprised that it has the power touch the hearts of people who otherwise would not normally see it! it even inspires people to go out to learn an instrument! how great is that! Music is beautiful.

Cheers,
Jiro

Sun 2007/04/22 05:35:43 JST (ID #114592)

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Jiro (Registered on 2007/03/25)
Chemist, Student, Bassist

Hi!

I actually watched the live drama. And I highly recommend it. It's a good stress reliever for sure. If you need a break watch!

I actually heard of it before i heard about the anime after some googling. I wanted to watch the series, but I am actually surprised to see this here! (it does look odd amongst everything else imho hehehe).

Not sure how good the anime is but if it's anything similar to the dorama I am not surprised that it has the power touch the hearts of people who otherwise would not normally see it! it even inspires people to go out to learn an instrument! how great is that! Music is beautiful.

Cheers,
Jiro

Sun 2007/04/22 05:35:43 JST (ID #140417)

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adenread in US (Registered on 2007/01/31)
bum

Yeah this is an awesome series.

Animation much like Honey&Clover. was hoping that h&c be mentioned in your post

Sun 2007/04/22 06:33:52 JST (ID #46895)

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adenread in US (Registered on 2007/01/31)
bum

Yeah this is an awesome series.

Animation much like Honey&Clover. was hoping that h&c be mentioned in your post

Sun 2007/04/22 06:33:52 JST (ID #88899)

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adenread in US (Registered on 2007/01/31)
bum

Yeah this is an awesome series.

Animation much like Honey&Clover. was hoping that h&c be mentioned in your post

Sun 2007/04/22 06:33:52 JST (ID #114595)

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adenread in US (Registered on 2007/01/31)
bum

Yeah this is an awesome series.

Animation much like Honey&Clover. was hoping that h&c be mentioned in your post

Sun 2007/04/22 06:33:52 JST (ID #140420)

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Tsubaki in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Film Student
http://animedesho.animeblogger.net

Danny, you must watch the live action of Nodame Cantabile. It will blow your brains out. It's really really awesome.

Sun 2007/04/22 09:47:17 JST (ID #46899)

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Tsubaki in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Film Student
http://animedesho.animeblogger.net

Danny, you must watch the live action of Nodame Cantabile. It will blow your brains out. It's really really awesome.

Sun 2007/04/22 09:47:17 JST (ID #88903)

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Tsubaki in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Film Student
http://animedesho.animeblogger.net

Danny, you must watch the live action of Nodame Cantabile. It will blow your brains out. It's really really awesome.

Sun 2007/04/22 09:47:17 JST (ID #114599)

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Tsubaki in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/07)
Film Student
http://animedesho.animeblogger.net

Danny, you must watch the live action of Nodame Cantabile. It will blow your brains out. It's really really awesome.

Sun 2007/04/22 09:47:17 JST (ID #140424)

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the1iam in 新嘉坡市樟宜区四美町 (Registered on 2007/04/11)
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/

I like watching this anime. Nice music, funny charaters like Stresemann making fun of Chiaki. Too bad I never had the chance to play any music instrument except the recorder back in primary/elementary school. Who knows how well I would have done if I did.

Sun 2007/04/22 12:22:37 JST (ID #46901)

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the1iam in 新嘉坡市樟宜区四美町 (Registered on 2007/04/11)
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/

I like watching this anime. Nice music, funny charaters like Stresemann making fun of Chiaki. Too bad I never had the chance to play any music instrument except the recorder back in primary/elementary school. Who knows how well I would have done if I did.

Sun 2007/04/22 12:22:37 JST (ID #88905)

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the1iam in 新嘉坡市樟宜区四美町 (Registered on 2007/04/11)
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/

I like watching this anime. Nice music, funny charaters like Stresemann making fun of Chiaki. Too bad I never had the chance to play any music instrument except the recorder back in primary/elementary school. Who knows how well I would have done if I did.

Sun 2007/04/22 12:22:37 JST (ID #114601)

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the1iam in 新嘉坡市樟宜区四美町 (Registered on 2007/04/11)
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/

I like watching this anime. Nice music, funny charaters like Stresemann making fun of Chiaki. Too bad I never had the chance to play any music instrument except the recorder back in primary/elementary school. Who knows how well I would have done if I did.

Sun 2007/04/22 12:22:37 JST (ID #140426)

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Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

watching it right now ^^, its really funny, its sorta like honey and clover... cant wait for the next episode subbed =)

Sun 2007/04/22 14:21:03 JST (ID #46906)

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Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

watching it right now ^^, its really funny, its sorta like honey and clover... cant wait for the next episode subbed =)

Sun 2007/04/22 14:21:03 JST (ID #88910)

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Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

watching it right now ^^, its really funny, its sorta like honey and clover... cant wait for the next episode subbed =)

Sun 2007/04/22 14:21:03 JST (ID #114606)

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Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
Student
http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

watching it right now ^^, its really funny, its sorta like honey and clover... cant wait for the next episode subbed =)

Sun 2007/04/22 14:21:03 JST (ID #140431)

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Marcus Tyr in LA, California (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
http://www.MarcusTyr.net

havent seen it yet, but it looks interesting. been to busy lately to watch anything >.

Sun 2007/04/22 18:28:42 JST (ID #46908)

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Marcus Tyr in LA, California (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
http://www.MarcusTyr.net

havent seen it yet, but it looks interesting. been to busy lately to watch anything >.

Sun 2007/04/22 18:28:42 JST (ID #88912)

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Marcus Tyr in LA, California (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
http://www.MarcusTyr.net

havent seen it yet, but it looks interesting. been to busy lately to watch anything >.

Sun 2007/04/22 18:28:42 JST (ID #114608)

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Marcus Tyr in LA, California (Registered on 2007/01/15)
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
http://www.MarcusTyr.net

havent seen it yet, but it looks interesting. been to busy lately to watch anything >.

Sun 2007/04/22 18:28:42 JST (ID #140433)

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Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

Hachiko, Adenread, Chun, Kureshii,
Taking your recommendation and going to give Honey&Clover a whirl.

FN FAL Lover, Tsubaki,
Will give the live action ver a whirl too.

Matt_
That could be a good VS topic in the future.

Canapan,
My wife loves dramas with cute guys too ^^;

Jiro,
Nice avatar of Sayaka you have there.

Matt_
When you register you get more space.

LoboBrancoTimido,
I'm not doing QA at all in Opera - sorry orz.

Leo,
have that series stocked and will watch today!

Sun 2007/04/22 20:37:58 JST (ID #46909)

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Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

Hachiko, Adenread, Chun, Kureshii,
Taking your recommendation and going to give Honey&Clover a whirl.

FN FAL Lover, Tsubaki,
Will give the live action ver a whirl too.

Matt_
That could be a good VS topic in the future.

Canapan,
My wife loves dramas with cute guys too ^^;

Jiro,
Nice avatar of Sayaka you have there.

Matt_
When you register you get more space.

LoboBrancoTimido,
I'm not doing QA at all in Opera - sorry orz.

Leo,
have that series stocked and will watch today!

Sun 2007/04/22 20:37:58 JST (ID #88913)

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Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

Hachiko, Adenread, Chun, Kureshii,
Taking your recommendation and going to give Honey&Clover a whirl.

FN FAL Lover, Tsubaki,
Will give the live action ver a whirl too.

Matt_
That could be a good VS topic in the future.

Canapan,
My wife loves dramas with cute guys too ^^;

Jiro,
Nice avatar of Sayaka you have there.

Matt_
When you register you get more space.

LoboBrancoTimido,
I'm not doing QA at all in Opera - sorry orz.

Leo,
have that series stocked and will watch today!

Sun 2007/04/22 20:37:58 JST (ID #114609)

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Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

Hachiko, Adenread, Chun, Kureshii,
Taking your recommendation and going to give Honey&Clover a whirl.

FN FAL Lover, Tsubaki,
Will give the live action ver a whirl too.

Matt_
That could be a good VS topic in the future.

Canapan,
My wife loves dramas with cute guys too ^^;

Jiro,
Nice avatar of Sayaka you have there.

Matt_
When you register you get more space.

LoboBrancoTimido,
I'm not doing QA at all in Opera - sorry orz.

Leo,
have that series stocked and will watch today!

Sun 2007/04/22 20:37:58 JST (ID #140434)

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(B)rad in Perth, Western Australia (Registered on 2006/12/27)
Hotel Manager
http://www.flickr.com/photos/panda_zam/

Boris is (are) staying at my hotel next week. So excited!!

Mon 2007/04/23 07:32:28 JST (ID #46936)

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(B)rad in Perth, Western Australia (Registered on 2006/12/27)
Hotel Manager
http://www.flickr.com/photos/panda_zam/

Boris is (are) staying at my hotel next week. So excited!!

Mon 2007/04/23 07:32:28 JST (ID #88940)

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(B)rad in Perth, Western Australia (Registered on 2006/12/27)
Hotel Manager
http://www.flickr.com/photos/panda_zam/

Boris is (are) staying at my hotel next week. So excited!!

Mon 2007/04/23 07:32:28 JST (ID #114636)

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(B)rad in Perth, Western Australia (Registered on 2006/12/27)
Hotel Manager
http://www.flickr.com/photos/panda_zam/

Boris is (are) staying at my hotel next week. So excited!!

Mon 2007/04/23 07:32:28 JST (ID #140461)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

The anime is light hearted and funny, defintely high on my list. However I couln't even sit through the 1st episode of the live actio drama version. Anime characters' mannerism is just too much in real iive.

Mon 2007/04/23 10:31:40 JST (ID #46942)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

The anime is light hearted and funny, defintely high on my list. However I couln't even sit through the 1st episode of the live actio drama version. Anime characters' mannerism is just too much in real iive.

Mon 2007/04/23 10:31:40 JST (ID #88946)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

The anime is light hearted and funny, defintely high on my list. However I couln't even sit through the 1st episode of the live actio drama version. Anime characters' mannerism is just too much in real iive.

Mon 2007/04/23 10:31:40 JST (ID #114642)

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belizeanvibes in Houston (Registered on 2007/03/26)
Intern Architect
http://www.mmmmproduction.com

The anime is light hearted and funny, defintely high on my list. However I couln't even sit through the 1st episode of the live actio drama version. Anime characters' mannerism is just too much in real iive.

Mon 2007/04/23 10:31:40 JST (ID #140467)

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BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

You should definitely watch the live action danny. I myself prefer the live action compared to the anime. Even the characters are so anime-ish :D

When I first watched it, I immediately got hooked to it. One of the only live action series I've ever watched from start to finish. Mostly due to the great cast that portrayed the characters. ^^

Tue 2007/04/24 03:38:43 JST (ID #46980)

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BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

You should definitely watch the live action danny. I myself prefer the live action compared to the anime. Even the characters are so anime-ish :D

When I first watched it, I immediately got hooked to it. One of the only live action series I've ever watched from start to finish. Mostly due to the great cast that portrayed the characters. ^^

Tue 2007/04/24 03:38:43 JST (ID #88984)

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BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

You should definitely watch the live action danny. I myself prefer the live action compared to the anime. Even the characters are so anime-ish :D

When I first watched it, I immediately got hooked to it. One of the only live action series I've ever watched from start to finish. Mostly due to the great cast that portrayed the characters. ^^

Tue 2007/04/24 03:38:43 JST (ID #114680)

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BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

You should definitely watch the live action danny. I myself prefer the live action compared to the anime. Even the characters are so anime-ish :D

When I first watched it, I immediately got hooked to it. One of the only live action series I've ever watched from start to finish. Mostly due to the great cast that portrayed the characters. ^^

Tue 2007/04/24 03:38:43 JST (ID #140505)

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Jotham in Los Angeles, CA (Registered on 2008/03/08)
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/

I got into this series almost after the first episode.

Well mainly, I liked this anime because there was music and instruments involved, and me being a trombone player, (back in middle school/highschool) I loved it right away.

Wed 2008/03/26 22:04:35 JST (ID #162056)

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Mugiwara Ceddy in Kathleen, Georgia (Registered on 2008/04/22)
Student/Tattoo Art
http://www.anime-planet.com/users/Compaqmac321

yea i loved this show...definitely in my top 20, but i jst couldnt relate to it enough for it to be in my top 5....it was very funny tho

Tue 2008/04/22 02:48:06 JST (ID #173573)

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Fabian in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/08)
student

I enjoyed watching the anime and I absolutely love the opening song. I have yet to see the drama though.

Tue 2008/04/22 03:24:02 JST (ID #173591)

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- Fabian in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/08)
  student
  
  ..I have yet to watch (not see) the drama though.
  
  Sorry for this 2nd post.
  
  Tue 2008/04/22 03:28:11 JST (ID #173594)
  
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OblivionAngel in Minnesota (Registered on 2008/04/03)
Bag Boy

I loved Nodame Cantabile! It's a genre all its own! The music really got me in the mood and I have developed a good taste for classical music now. I play the Alto Saxophone... well used to... I can still remember a bit though. I'm currently learning how to play a guitar.

Tue 2008/04/22 03:25:43 JST (ID #173592)

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AbVag in California, USA (Registered on 2007/09/04)
Mind Navigator
http://xenoprobia.blogspot.com

I've played percussion, mostly when I was in the high school marching band. One of the few highlights of my youth.

Tue 2008/04/22 07:24:09 JST (ID #173703)

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xmetallicx in Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01)
Student || Musician
http://www.myspace.com/weareavis

hilarious show xD. Haven't got time to catch the live action though...Instruments? I play the bass guitar as my main, and sometimes on the guitar as well as the keyboards.

Tue 2008/04/22 07:30:59 JST (ID #173710)

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N0VA in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/04)
Software Engineer
http://hanifnorman.wordpress.com/

Love the Anime and Manga. I think i've watched the anime 3 times already but for some reason i really hate the live-action drama

Tue 2008/04/22 08:15:15 JST (ID #173733)

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Dedale in S'pore after France (Registered on 2007/12/04)
Labyrinth builder

MUGYA !

Yep, Nodame Cantabile is great ! Too short though. I hope there will be a second season (just like I hope he same about beck).
Since then, I search every CD shop for a Rachmaninov piano concerto #2 played the way Chiaki did. I love the emotion of his music.
Anybody knows if there is Soundtrack of this anime ?

Danny, you watch the live TV show also right ? Before or after the anime ? Which one is better ? Is it the same music pieces ?

Tue 2008/04/22 08:46:14 JST (ID #173755)

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CaTZ in Indonesia (Registered on 2007/02/10)
Game Designer & 2D Artist
http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/

the first time I know of this series is from the Manga. From the very first volume, it already feels like a very good and solid series.

The anime is the only form I haven't watch. Watched the '3D' version, which is rather cool (even my mom enjoy it), including the Nodame Special (the one in europe)

Tue 2008/04/22 13:56:56 JST (ID #173844)

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Lost In Life in India (Registered on 2008/01/24)
Undergrad

"Do you play an instrument? (not including any attached to your body)"

Ahh.... lol... Does everything have to carry innuendo attached ? :)

Tue 2008/04/22 15:17:56 JST (ID #173875)

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R-1 in a happy place. (Registered on 2007/07/05)
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/

Aw, I love these kinds of series. Gives me a (false) sense of hope about love. Watch "Whispers of The Heart" by Studio Ghibli if you haven't yet. Preferably with a close friend. Guaranteed good watching.

Tue 2008/04/22 15:19:26 JST (ID #173877)

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bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/22)
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net

I started watching the anime with some friends but we never finished it. Only because we didn't want to continue without everyone there. That kinda fell through though.

Maybe I should pick back up with it.

Tue 2008/04/22 15:42:02 JST (ID #173893)

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Timotei in Sweden (Registered on 2008/02/17)
NEET
http://hobbyjapan.blogspot.com/

One of the best anime out there, I just love it. And, Nodame is so cute and clumsy. ^^,

Everyone should see it at least once.

Tue 2008/04/22 15:48:23 JST (ID #173898)

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Mac in Podunk, USA (Registered on 2006/12/28)
IT monkey/consultant

I love Nodame Cantabile, but I really only care for the manga. The anime and live action don't appeal to me at all, even with the benefit of hearing the music.

I highly recommend the manga!

Tue 2008/04/22 17:28:56 JST (ID #173937)

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gashbell in The abyss (Registered on 2007/08/25)
Visualizer, Advertising
http://kirayamato04.wordpress.com/

i've to admit that the live action drama is good as well as their character selection that suites really well. the only part that I didnt like is about some of chiaki's roll-up eyes features that make him look a bit retard and some of it are done at the wrong time and wrong part of the show. you guys should have noticed this because it is so obvious

Tue 2008/04/22 17:35:06 JST (ID #173943)

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Jeremyn in London (Registered on 2008/04/07)
QA

Love this anime, even went to a real orchestra because of Nodame. Never imagined myself going to an orchestra before watching this.

Tue 2008/04/22 18:49:48 JST (ID #173985)

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Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

I couldn't stand watching the anime, but I love the J-Drama, it's a lot better IMO.

Tue 2008/04/22 20:25:40 JST (ID #174017)

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Katsuyoshi in Poland (Registered on 2007/11/10)
Perv

Nope, and I regret it. If I'd play I'd be more popular with chicks or I'd have one more reliver from sadness, of being ronery

Tue 2008/04/22 21:24:01 JST (ID #174049)

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don in Minnesota USA (Registered on 2007/10/22)
Engineering Student

I would compare this series to Honey & Clover except the animation quality really brings this down quite a bit in my opinion. It is kind of frustrating cause you can tell it is a really interesting and refreshing series.

Tue 2008/04/22 21:56:09 JST (ID #174064)

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shou' in US (Registered on 2007/08/23)
http://lifeshou.blogspot.com

I'm a large fan of Nodame. You've mentioned that in every episode you had brief moments of rapid successions of laughter. Did you not have a similar experiences when watching Haruhi for each episode? C'mon, be honest mister.

The anime is great. The seiyuu for Nodame (Ayako Kawasumi) and Chiaki (Tomokazu Seki ) were spot on.

The drama is even better. The actress for Nodame (Ueno Juri) and the actor for Chiaki (Tamaki Hiroshi) were absolutely brilliant with a 'capital T.' The music was superb as in the anime.

However the manga reigns supreme for being the best out of the three. Hehe. I can understand the difficulty in acquiring a new tankoban when it is released. The popularity is still strong as is the current developments in the manga.

Tue 2008/04/22 23:54:41 JST (ID #174091)

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tammie86 in San Jose, CA (Registered on 2008/01/08)
Secretary
http://figured.wordpress.com/

I'm glad you came around Danny, I love Nodame Cantabile (and I have all the manga xD). Other than the manga I prefer the anime over the drama because I am not a big anime-based-drama fan unless it's actually dramatic...I find the humor better suited to animation.

Wed 2008/04/23 00:54:59 JST (ID #174106)

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Matsu in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/18)
Popular Culture Vulture

Thanks for recommending Danny, it's definitely one of my top ten anime now! Am watching LIVE action as well and loving every minute of it! As a music lover, this show has rekindled my interest in classical music! It helps that it's funny from start to finish!

Bravo to Tomoko Ninomiya!

Wed 2008/06/04 07:49:46 JST (ID #204201)

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