'Nodame cantabile' is a series that will sweep you off your feet.
This is an anime that actually does not follow the drag pattern that a lot of other anime seem to follow. It's fresh, different and completely entertaining. The series is based on western classical music. I think the makers were really trying to help the ignorant modern audience see the brilliance of classical music. If that was their goal, I must say, they have achieved what they set out to achieve.
Sure the series is about the characters and the story. But as we progress through the episodes, it becomes more and more about the music. We find ourselves watching the episodes to listen to the music, while we follow the story.
I did not think it was really possible to give the 'cliffhanger' treatment to this kind of a story. It is genius. My advice would be, watch the first 12 episodes and stop, give it time to sink in, then go on to watching the rest.
I happened to come across the anime in one of my extensive web searches, when I frantically look for anime that actually make sense. I am so glad I decided to give this one a shot.
This is an anime that actually does not follow the drag pattern that a lot of other anime seem to follow. It's fresh, different and completely entertaining. The series is based on western classical music. I think the makers were really trying to help the ignorant modern audience see the brilliance of classical music. If that was their goal, I must say, they have achieved what they set out to achieve.
Sure the series is about the characters and the story. But as we progress through the episodes, it becomes more and more about the music. We find ourselves watching the episodes to listen to the music, while we follow the story.
I did not think it was really possible to give the 'cliffhanger' treatment to this kind of a story. It is genius. My advice would be, watch the first 12 episodes and stop, give it time to sink in, then go on to watching the rest.
I happened to come across the anime in one of my extensive web searches, when I frantically look for anime that actually make sense. I am so glad I decided to give this one a shot.