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Aug 26, 2013 8:20 AM

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This is so amazing!
Sep 8, 2013 12:47 PM

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just started rewatching this series with the dubbed version. It's just as good as the subbed version.
Dec 11, 2013 7:10 PM

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TragicRomance said:
This is so amazing!

Yeah, Especially the music. i really like it.XD








Jan 8, 2014 10:26 PM

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Man... That girl... She's hilarious! And she seem irrecoverable xD

That guy is so full of himself, still he's pretty funny :P

When she asked if he remembered last night and that she had her belt, does that mean that they had... sex? xD
He was so wasted, wouldn't surprise me.

I really love their chemistry, they have style completely to the opposite, still they fit so well.

I didn't know what to think about that show when I first saw it's synopsis, but comedy, romance and classical music all together, what can I ask more? That was a great first episode, it's been a long time since I wasn't hyped that much by a show I wasn't looking at.
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Feb 9, 2014 4:46 PM
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I'm going to go against the current and say I didn't like it. The characters were unlikeable as well as lacking credibility, the plot is rushed and poorly introduced, the art is meh. Didn't like the comedy. The attitude towards the music was pretentious too.

Surprised everyone seems to have fallen in love with it o_O
Feb 11, 2014 11:55 AM

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I really enjoyed the 1st episode, the characters are great along with a plot that certainly looks interesting.
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Feb 26, 2014 5:17 AM

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That "STOP! STOP" in the beginning totally shocked my as I wasn't expecting such a shout!!! :DDD

Lovely first ep!!! ^^ Nodame is just too funny, won me as a fan!!! :DDD Her behaviour is so ridiculous and enjoyable!!! :DDD

The ending was really nice!! XDDD Love the ED!!! x33
Mar 2, 2014 10:57 AM

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Mar 2013
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Man, that was awesome
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May 4, 2014 3:32 PM

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Jan 2014
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Very interesting. Funny characters, Nadame especially =) Love it so far..~~
Jun 9, 2014 5:06 PM

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Great first episode!
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Jul 15, 2014 3:19 AM

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May 2013
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Nice first episode.

The opening and the classical music here is also nice.

Nodame is such a slob though.
Sep 5, 2014 10:33 PM

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I can already tell I'm really, really going to enjoy this anime :)
Nov 18, 2014 2:32 PM
Nov 26, 2014 5:04 AM

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Really nice for the first episode, kinda like how they made Nodame's character :D.
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I can already tell I'm really, really going to enjoy this anime :)

That^
Funny to see Chiaki's reactions to Nodame's randomness ^^, he seems to be an ass at some times but I guess that'll change soon ;).
Dec 1, 2014 3:42 PM

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I've been waiting so long to finally start this series. I'm really looking forward to this. Great opening episode.
Dec 11, 2014 4:42 AM

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one of the best first episodes in the anime history
Jan 14, 2015 1:08 AM

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lol @ that mushroom in Nodame's laundry. Oh dear.
Jan 20, 2015 1:48 AM

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Finally got my hands on the dubbed version ... Very well done dub. The opening and ending themes are great . First episode was a nice set up. I hope this anime lives up to my expectations ...
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Jan 30, 2015 10:26 PM

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So I'm rewatching this.

And it's already a 10/10.

<3
Jan 31, 2015 5:45 AM
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I can tell that Nodame is more talented than Chiaki. And she is very charming, although a biiit untidy. :D Nice start.
Feb 1, 2015 3:06 PM

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Tyestor said:
I've been waiting so long to finally start this series. I'm really looking forward to this. Great opening episode.


Waited far too long. This episode was nothing short of amazing. I am sold! I laughed out loud three times in one episode. Literally. This is going to be fun!

Mar 9, 2015 11:27 PM

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great first episode indeed, nodame seems like a pretty interesting character. but she sure is messy lol
Mar 17, 2015 5:29 PM

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I know how to play piano, but I'm not as good as Chiaki and Noda!
And I'm suck in playing violin. :'(
Anyway, that was hilarious. A great introduction, indeed. I love it.
Apr 6, 2015 3:27 PM

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Thanks you "Shigatsu Kimi No Uso" for introducing me to Nodame. It's just the first episode and I feel like this'll entertain me for the rest of the show.
Oct 17, 2015 8:33 PM

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10/10 instant favorite
I've been expecting to watch this for a looooong time but since it has so many seasons I thought 'yeee maybe I won't watch it after al' but here I am and I FREAKING LOVE IT
Chiaki deserves respect for taking care of Nodame. I wouldn't be able to. lol she'S SO CUTE AND FUNNY THOUGH
I want more.
Dec 6, 2015 5:31 AM
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Nodame is so cute~ I didn't expect her character to be like that, though. Kawasumi Ayako's voice is just <3
I can relate to the MC, and yeah, music is great.
Let's see how this will go.
Dec 22, 2015 10:53 AM
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Great first episode. I like the female MC she is so cute and funny
Jan 25, 2016 12:57 PM

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Currently rewatching Nodame Cantabile. Absolutely wonderful! =))
Feb 5, 2016 8:08 PM

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I love her voice, it suits her character perfectly.
This was surprisingly funny :)
All that dang trash though lol, shes a hoarder
Feb 26, 2016 10:41 AM

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Wow! I can't believe I only just started watching this... I have been keeping it on my "Plan to watch" list for too long! The first episode was just great: it really makes me want to keep watching. The characters are great. I especially like Nodame: she's honestly really cute and funny OvO

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Mar 8, 2016 9:07 AM

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She seems to suffer from the Diogenes syndrome

Oh well, I really liked this
Mar 14, 2016 10:32 AM

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This is on my PTW for too long and I really don't have a high expectation on this one and now I feel bad that I just watch it right now.

Anyway Great episode/introduction. Chiaki and Nodame is really funny. I think I'm gonna go a little deeper on classical music


Nodame : "Is this what you call falling in love?" XD
May 10, 2016 3:12 AM
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That was a cute and funny intro :) Nodame's voice is cute in a natural way. I don't typically like Chiaki type of character, but I think it works well here when he's in a comedy duo with Nodame. Their interactions were funny. I didn't notice it til the end of the episode, but the pacing was rather fast I think, but it flowed well so it didn't feel that way. Nodame falling in love was rather fast, but not unbelievable seeing how she is.

I'm not really that familiar with classical music, I only recognized one song in this episode (and forgot the name of it lol). But I can still appreciate it, the duet at the end was great.
Jun 30, 2016 12:40 AM

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This is such a great start to a much loved series from everyone. ^~^They are so adorable together lol. The chemisty and interaction between Nodame and Chiaki are so well executed that it just makes me smile from ear to ear. x) Episode one confession wasn't expected at all though. xD

I think I might be looking at my next 10.
Jul 2, 2016 12:16 AM

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Good thing smellovision hasn't been invented yet otherwise....that room...
May 25, 2017 6:03 AM

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Damn, that room was too damn filthy, Nodame has an interesting personality.
Jul 30, 2017 11:43 AM

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That mess! SCARY!
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Nov 10, 2017 1:59 PM

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Okay okay. Not bad.

It's funny how filthy she lives lolol. When he knocked over that can and bugs started to fly out-- disgusting LOL XD

I do hope they fall in love tho, little by little. Since they can play in synch with one another huehuehue :P
Jan 28, 2018 7:14 AM

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This is fantastic already,really loved it.

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Apr 18, 2018 1:06 AM

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Wow, a likable opening. I don't actively listen to any piano players but I found my little feet moving to their piece they were playing.

The ending is definitely going to get stuck in my head and I can't wait to sing it washing dishes.



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Dec 27, 2018 4:33 AM

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Didn't caught my interest but ED sure was great.
Feb 9, 2019 10:08 AM

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Great introductory ep to a new series! Didn't expect Shinichi to be the protagonist, typically in josei anime/manga we get to follow mainly the female character. Definitely makes for a fresh perspective, especially since he's so down to earth, and Nodame is so... quirky, lol. I think they're gonna make a perfect duo :3

The arstyle and music are top-notch as well, I did not expect it to look this good!
Aug 1, 2019 5:54 PM
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I haven't enjoyed an anime episode this much since Initial D, now that's a surprise. So, Chiaki developed aerophobia because of an emergency landing, and now he's stranded in Japan. His character is very interesting, he's caring but impertinent, honestly, so far he's a rather sweet person. Andddddd Nodame, I am surprised, she's adorable, and I can relate with her on quite a high level. Usually I relate with a trait or two with anime characters, however, her lifestyle is extremely similar to mine, mine's way worse though. Seems like Chiaki will take proper care of her, I can't imagine him not doing so. She fell for him, that's sweet, their feelings aren't mutual of course, but that's only expected. Extremely excited for this show.
Feb 6, 2020 1:14 PM

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This was so damn funny. I love it!
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May 1, 2021 4:29 AM

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Nodame is such a weirdo. How does she live in such a dump. haha. His Ex is pretty badass.
Jun 4, 2021 1:11 PM

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It’s already been the first episode and I obviously adore the characters already.
Jul 12, 2021 2:47 AM

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So tsundere guy and dumb girl? Their interactions are kinda funny! I have high expectations for this anime!
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Sep 22, 2021 9:41 AM

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Fucking awesomeee!!

Honestly some bits that don't really make sense (not that it really matters for an anime anyway), like how the apartment is right next to each other but none of them noticed each other's playing? I mean, a grand piano has incredibly powerful sound. Also, no fucking pianist in this world is crazy enough to put trash on top of the piano (man I fucking cringed hard), then again seems like Nodame is just that insane lol.

Very funny, good timing on everything too. The last performance was also pretty great. Already a very promising start.
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Nov 1, 2022 2:01 PM

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I like the first episode so far. I’m a fan of classical music so this will be pretty cool to watch. Already looking the Op and Ed
 
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