Nodame Cantabile

のだめカンタービレ

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Anime start Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 9, Chap 37 (S2) / Vol 17, Chap 70 (Final) Anime stop Vol 9, Chap 36 (S1) / Vol 16, Chap 69 (S2) / Vol 23, Chap 136 (S3) Abridged Vol 11, Skips Chap 9, 13, 23.5, 28.5, 52, 52.5, 60, 68, 95, 100, 102, 133

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The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

(Source: Kodansha USA)

Note: Includes four bonus chapters and the side story "NodaCan BS".

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Genres
Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life
Audience Demographics
Female Oriented Josei
Character Types
Quirky Character Ensemble Cast Cast Primarily Adult Cast Genius Prodigy
Female Lead
Talented Female lead Eccentric Female Lead
Male Lead
Talented Male Lead Determined Male Lead
Themes
Music Coming of Age LGBTQ+ Music Classical Music
Character Archetype
Otaku Dere Types Tsundere
Narrative Tropes
Character Change Character Growth
Love Tropes
Female Lead Falls in Love First Opposites Attract Chasing After Love Interest
Activities
Working
Arts & Crafts
Performing Arts Musical Theater
Locations
Europe
Europe
Western Europe France
School
College Music School
Relationship
Neighbors Orientation Heterosexual