

7.023 minSeason 3 • Episode 11
LatestBack in Paris, Nodame spends her days quietly playing for children while her friends wonder if she will ever resume her studies or her career. Determined to put Nodame back on track, Chiaki asks her to play with him-- the same piece they played together when they first met. This episode also tells us what has happened to some of the characters they met in Paris. Piece Featured: Sonata for Two Pianos in D major by Mozart.
Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist; not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Chiaki from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. During his 4th year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki happens to meet Noda Megumi—or as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe at the kind of music she plays. To Chiaki's dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next to his and finds out that she is head-over-heels in love with him.
Score
Real classical performances that'll ruin other anime soundtracks
Acting
Ayako Kawasumi's Nodame laugh is iconic chaos energy
Direction
Music visualization that makes you *see* sound
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The live-action drama adaptation (2006) was so popular it boosted classical music CD sales in Japan by 40%.
Real orchestras performed the music; animators studied conductors' baton movements frame-by-frame for authenticity.
Nodame's 'S' (super) and 'F' (fail) grading system for her own playing mirrors how actual musicians often self-sabotage.
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Ok, I guess I'll start watching it X3
@Krzeszny95 46
Ah Nodame. Good memories
@AsherSkylark 7
HOW DO YOU WATCH THIS LEGALLLYYY
@ayr_731 1
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