Nodame Cantabile

のだめカンタービレ

150 chapters

25 volumes

2001 – 2010

In his fourth year at Momogaoka College of Music, Shinichi Chiaki—the son of a renowned pianist—harbors a secret dream of becoming a conductor like his father. But his fear of flying keeps him trapped in Japan, unable to pursue opportunities abroad in Europe. One night, after collapsing, Chiaki is helped by Megumi "Nodame" Noda, a talented but messy and eccentric pianist. To his dismay, Nodame turns out to be his neighbor, and he finds himself reluctantly working with her. Despite the potential for chaos, Chiaki begins to rediscover his love for music through their encounters. How will this unusual partnership develop?

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Status: Finished
Format: Manga
Chapters: 150
Volumes: 25

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Authors

Ninomiya, Tomoko

Serialized in

Kiss

Adapted to anime

Nodame Cantabile

Nodame Cantabile Finale

Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

Volúmenes & Capítulos2 vol · 12 ch

Volume 1Ch. 1–10.5

Cap. 1
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Cap. 3
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Cap. 5
Cap. 6
Cap. 7
Cap. 8
Cap. 9
Cap. 10
Cap. 10.5

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Background

Nodame Cantabile has been adapted as three different television series: an award-winning live-action drama that aired in 2006, followed by a sequel television special that aired in January 2008, and as an anime series spanning three seasons with the first one broadcast in 2007. In 2014, it received a South Korean drama adaptation titled Cantabile Tomorrow. The series was published in English by Del Rey Manga; in France by Pika; and in Spain by Norma Editorial. Kodansha has taken up the English license, and published the series digitally from July 26, 2016 to June 27, 2017. The last two volumes, titled Nodame Cantabile: Encore Opera-hen, contain a sequel to the main series.