Nodame Cantabile
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| I wanted to see a proposal by Shinichi . Thats all i wanted to see. overall it was good but i truly enjoyed the episode eight. |
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| What a great ending. I'm totally satisfied. My fangirl heart would have welcomed a little more love love between Chiaki and Nodame, but even so all is well in the Forest of Perverts. Nodame found her music again and wants to improve, they found each other again, so many opportunities for both - what's not to love? Playing on a stage with Chiaki has been Nodame's goal to work towards, but she found the same satisfaction in playing with Streseman, so she finally realized that her music doesn't stand and fall with Chiaki alone. Now she has a more general goal, becoming a better musician and not hiding behing that one goal she reached (which probably would have happend too if she had played a concerto with Chiaki - after attaining that, there wouldn't have been any ambition left). Catharsis! Chiaki on the other hand realized that Nodame always rejects him at turning points in her life, and this time he just brushed that away and dragged her off regardless, thereby setting her above his pride and doing what he thinks she needs, even though she hurt him. The old Chiaki would have gone off in a sulk, pretending not to care, and left her to herself. More catharsis! Also, to all the people wondering if they're together or not: I'm sure they are, it never even entered my head that they weren't. When he's taking out the trash in the morning, the painter and the landlady aren't laughing dirtily for nothing! He obviously spent the night - which, by the way, he probably did countless times before. I mean, come on, they've been together for months or even years - it's kind of hard to tell with this anime. Anyway, he spent the night after reuniting with Nodame at Nina's house, and what he's saying about breaking up refers to the moment Nodame said no when he asked her to play a concerto with him. This was the moment of rejection at a turning point I mentioned earlier. Chiaki realized that this is what she always does at important and doubtful times, and still tried to help her find her path, as she was at that time pretending to be a kindergarten teacher and pushing away or even loathing the thought of continuing her muscial career. So, even if they broke up (which even Chiaki is not sure about), it was only for the short time it took to get to the end of that piece they played together. During that piece, Nodame is able to get back to music and shed her doubts, she's facing the music head on, as Auclair and Milchi have several times told her to do. She's getting back on track and actually choosing the next step on her game board (towards going pro). It's like a revelation! By the third movement, she has time and composure again to return to her usual self and to Chiaki (and his sexy back), getting her usual hots for him and going into doki doki-mode. She even says something like "is this love?" before she jumps on him, signalling that she's past the turning point and able to accept Chiaki again. And this time, he welcomes her wholeheartedly and with open arms - a lot of people already commented on him returning the hug, and even Nina has something to say about that. So, long post, but I thought I'd share my thoughts on this because so many people seem to be so disappointed, and feel they've been robbed of a happy ending, when in reality there's so much closure, resolved issues and happiness in that ending. You just need to look a little more closely, not judge by shoujo anime expectations (confession, blushes, awkward kisses, marriage the one and only goal), but from a Nodame Cantabile point of view. It's all there. |
| I really think that the ending of Nodame Cantabile sequence is really good and sweet. Everybody looks so happy. BUT there were certain things I missed. I was hoping for a 'serious' moment of Noda and Chiaki. I hoped that Chiaki will seriously hug her or kiss her. Of course the piano duet was wonderful however when I saw Nodame and her comic hug again I thought oh no... not again. I hoped that Chiaki will be the one to squeeze Noda T____T Anyway I love Nodame Cantabile anime so much that I cannot say anything bad about it! It is my top fav and always will be. Anyho I am just a little little tiny bit disappointed because of the ending :) |
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| I changed my mind after reading post of CrackityJones. thank you so much! some things really became more clear for me :) |
Gyabo!~ |
| i LURVE the series. i just can't help feeling melancholy that its over. i NEVER want it to end. and did chiaki really accept?? the part where they played mozart together again was soo touching. an end to another epic series on the anime front. so sad, but happy. melancholy. |
 Your worries may seem like the world, but compared to the world they don't even come close. |
| I really enjoyed this series and will give it an overall 9/10 but the ending is just... well I just have to shrug over it. I didn't find it very memorable, it honestly left me with the impression that things will continue as they had been which is really annoying considering the buildup in those last few eps. I wasn't looking for a marriage proposal from Chiaki but some more definate stance from him would have been nice. Plus there was no Chiaki and Nodame playing on stage which I though was the whole goal of the entire series for Nodome.... Honestly I feel like the anime just STOPPED suddenly as there was no real conclusion... as I said the rest of the series was gold, especially seasons 1 and 3 so I'll try to ignore the mediocre ending |
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| if I learnt one thing about myself from watching season 1, 2, and three in two days, its i am so not a fan of anti-climatic endings. i don't really like endings that keep me wondering, i'd rather know the status of chiaki and nodame then make an educated guess. not that i wanted him to propose to her, cause i didn't, nor was a kiss really that important. i just wanted there to be more human interaction between the two, and i wanted nodame to become a kindergarten teacher like she said in the first season and prove everybody wrong; that she was well suited for the job. i wanted her and chiaki to play something together on stage - just once. THAT BEING SAID, i thoroughly enjoyed the rest of this anime. |
 "It's just...a bad dream! Wake up, wake up...!" |
| Nice ending. Overall:8/10 |
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| Loved this series but It needs a better conclusion. The first season is the best. I loved the OP and ED of the first season better too. I guess I'll have to read the manga. |
| Yes I was expecting a little more flashy and romantic endin (sort as Nodame playing a piano concerto under Chiaki) but it's ok it sort of fits nicely. I was going to give this a 9/10 but after reading CrackityJones post it helped me gather my thoughts together and give it that full 10 it deserves. Somewhat 1st season was my favorite. So whats that Opera-hen?? a new season? or is it part of the manga? |
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| I'm not really sure why I watched this show...because of the story or because of the music...The plot was...how should I put it...a bit blury, but all the beautiful music *drools* Ravel's piano concerto, or Mendelssohn's Song without words....everything *_* Overall 8/10 :] |
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| I really loved this series even though the ending was a little lacking it was still good, 9/10 for the whole series now to read Opera-hen and see the real ending :) |
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| I would have felt the same way as Nodame...Burned-out...Still, all is well...10/10 for the series and the season and the entire franchise... Definitely on my re-watch list... |
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| I was also disappointed with the ending. Actually before the last episode I was feeling quite conflicted regarding how it should end because I didn't feel Chiaki really deserved Nodame. I didn't necessarily expect a grand romantic gesture like a marriage at the end but that would have been fine. Or even Nodame wearing an engagement ring at the end. Even an open ending could have been better, but if those two did continue together, it should have been less ambiguous. More precisely, either of these two endings: 1. Chiaki realises how much he loves her and shows it unambiguously. Throughout the series I was getting the impression that if Nodame didn't have such talent with the piano, he wouldn't put up with her antics. What did we get instead? He decides to accept her proposal but that's never even discussed. Instead, Chiaki drags Nodame from the kindergarten dreams back to the world of music because apparently that's the only way he can stay with her. Yes, you can say that Chiaki was being supportive there, but to me it just shows how he only loves one part of her. The reason why Nodame was so upset over Rui and Chiaki playing that concerto together was that she saw he can nurture other people's talents just as much as hers, and if you take that aspect away from their relationship, what's left? That's why she proposed to him, to find out if he really wanted to be with her regardless of anything music-related. At the end she's accepted the fact that that musical connection happens with all kinds of people, at least that's some kind of closure. 2. It could have also ended with them breaking up and moving on. It's not the feel-good ending many people crave for, but it would have been ok for me. At the end Nodame says "I finally realized that this feeling is not unique to Chiaki-senpai, but I'll be able to experience it all over the world" at which point we see them by the sea. I was sort of hoping that meant she's moved on and is happy with some other dark-haired guy while Chiaki is left playing for onions, as they put it. It would have been a "life goes on" ending, but an ending nevertheless. So in short I wanted either Chiaki to man up or Nodame to move on so that there would be some kind of conclusion. Yes, apparently things went back more or less to the way they were, but the reason why that is unacceptable as an ending is that after all the drama of the last episodes, I didn't think the relationship could remain the same. The whole season just felt too rushed and despite some good drama it didn't capture the magic of the previous seasons. |
| So are they engaged??? I suppose the open-ended ending is good in a way that the author is maybe trying to say "their lives still continue as usual" kinda thing. Potential sequel?? Would love that! I agree that even the still of their picture in the future would've satisfy me! but i guess not!! I'd also like to see chiaki and nodame sharing a stage together!! I'm sad the journey has ended with this episode!!!!!!!! :'( |
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| That...was severely underwhelming, considering all the build up and tension in the previous two or three episodes. |
| yeah I agree, thought their was gonna be a final season, but their is an 11 chapter manga so gonna go check that out. Anyways not a terrible ending, really though she was gonna go her seperate way from Chiaki, thank god that didn't happen. |
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| Ah, a bittersweet ending to this lovely series ^_^ Well, I do admit that I wanted to see a bit more chemistry between Nodome x Chiaki but overall still enjoyed watching this finale. Hmm, I wonder though, did Chiaki accept the proposal? Regardless, it was nice seeing Nodome again in that Shakespearian like outfit and bowing her hat down in the final scene. Gyabo! 8/10 |
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| Omg... that was such a good last episode! When they started playing Kaze to Oka no Ballad at the end I felt like crying! (sort of, not really) :( I found the first half pretty good (could've been better), but the last 4 episodes were really good! Overall: 7/10 |
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| I'm pretty disappointed after all this build-up from the last few episodes, especially since the previous one ended with Chiaki wanting to accept Nodame's marriage proposal. Which... is never even brought up in the last episode. It would have been great for it to end with them engaged, rather than the inconclusive ending that we got. It feels very "To be continued...". Ah well. I still loved the entire series. One of my favorites by far. |
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| Okay.... that was really anticlimatic. I've been so excited these previous episodes, but that ending was not very satisfying :'( there needed to be more closure on Chiaki and Nodame. And what happened to Chiaki proposing? Was that just forgotten? DX Bleeh. Meh. But I love Nodame Cantabile :) So this ending does bump this season down to a low 9, but I really really am sad about no more episodes :'( I will read the manga!! And check out Opera-hen for more :) |
| Apparently the manga continues? I'm ok with this, it was a good ending. I think people don't like realism, and instead want a super ideal shoujo romance lol. They're going to play a concert together soon, Elise confirmed the date. If you had to guess anything from this, things seem to turn out well. I'm gonna miss this series hardcore, it was really amazing :( |
| Th entire series of Nodame is so damn good, it has brought so many tears, laughs and I even shivered a lot. The thought of there will be no Nodame anime in the future is makes me want cry a lot. Really |
| Ok the ending wasn't exactly what i expected it to be. But overall it was a great story. It doesnt matter if Nodame becomes famous or pro. As long as she likes playing music that is the whole point. I wasn't a big fan of music anime but after watching the whole Nodame Cantabile a whole new genre has been revealed to me. I'm really going to miss this show :( 9/10 |
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Nyanks said: Apparently the manga continues? I'm ok with this, it was a good ending. I think people don't like realism, and instead want a super ideal shoujo romance lol. They're going to play a concert together soon, Elise confirmed the date. If you had to guess anything from this, things seem to turn out well. I'm gonna miss this series hardcore, it was really amazing :( Nyanks, shush. Anyways, there should have been a proposal scene. It was hinted at last episode. They never addressed it. For that, it gets a 7.5/10 and not an 8/10 Also, no sex scene |
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| Ahh, it’s over. Even if it ended on a rather anti-climactic note, it didn’t fail to make me feel happy and contented. That’s more than enough. I teared up. Life doesn’t have an end piece—it goes on. Just like it should, just like it did. So sweet. I’m really sad to see Nodame Cantabile go. I’ll miss this show for the rest of my life; it has a special spot in my heart. One of the best series I’ve ever watched, without doubt. Gyabo~♥ |
I think, then procrastinate. Therefore, I am. |
| that was a great ending :) maybe abit more confirmation on nodame's and chiakis relationship but it was good :) |
| ~If only sorrow could build a staircase, our tears could show the way. I would climb my way to heaven, and bring him back home again.~  |
| A proper ending to end this series although I wished they included a wedding scene or at least a close up shot with a great kiss scene when they hugged! Alas they didn't, even though the show ended quite good I still feel they could have shown a slight part more and well with still an ova to watch I do wonder what that will show us! I did liked the overall story of this serie and especially this last chapter as it was taken more serious! Lets see what the ova still has to offer! |
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| Hmmm.. I really find this ending to be satisfying.. But as to Chiaki and Nodame, it could have been better.. But with them making up like how their story started, I felt happy for them.. Haha.. Overall, it was a very enjoyable ride.. From the start to the end.. I'll surely miss Nodame.. Hope there's more.. Live-action version, you're next!! :D |
| Chiaki watching Nodame's video, and later crying when he heard her playing the piano... "Your piano skills have gotten rusty" I like that, good one Nodame xD It is back to how it started, so so nostalgic and heartwarming. And oh God, Niina finally knows that bartok was played by Nodame, YES! I feel so better, like a heavy load is off my back when that got cleared xD Nodame is as refreshing as ever, with her adorable dialogues, I love her so much! He hugged her back, loving her back properly, so happy for these two. She is all fired up! Li-ping seems so interesting, I wish we could see more of her... Aw... I like Tanya x Yun Long too, a nice guy for sure... Tanya was my fav. after Nodame, so happy for her, she can stay with Kuroki! So Rui x Frank is pretty much canon, I like it I guess. I liked that redhead in Chiaki's orchestra, wanted more of her :/ Tanya x Kuroki scenes, such a great couple xD NODAME!!! No, don't end... This was the best! That ending song!!! I loved it so much that I am going insane now... Nodame is continuing music, woohoo! "And you too, pierre" "Because I am pierre" Seriously? XD Nodame got more popular than Chiaki in the end xD That ending.... So Nodame and Chiaki like... Can't we get a fourth season, a spin off? Anything, please! It was pretty much an open end. I wanted Chiaki and Nodame to get married... :/ I will miss it a lot. This anime changed my life, now I feel more motivated to live as compared to before, and I owe a big thanks to the mangaka, and Nodame. I will forever remember it...for sure! |
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| Fairly disappointed in the ending, I was expecting so much more :/ But the series overall has been amazing so far. Off to read the Opera Hen manga and see if there is some sort of conclusion -.- |
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| Just finished watching it! Gotta be honest, I was left unsatisfied. Yes, I was hoping for a romantic ending, but it ended up being idiotic/comical ending. |
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| So many selfish replies about people so desperately wanting them to live together. They're not children anymore. They love each other and know that the love will not die even if they are apart. It's as Nodame said in the end, the music is what will always connect them. Loved the series, 9/10. |
| I really liked the open ended ending. 9/10 because the episode could've been split into two more drawn out episodes instead of a quick summary describing everyone. Considering the sheer amount of characters they could've made it a classic 13 episode series. My favorite season because you'll expect angst with josei |
| Am I missing something or there's no continuation after Chiaki said he was gonna say yes to Nodame's proposal? Is it really the last episode or there is another one which shows they play together in an orchestra? I would be lying if I said I was satisfied with this conclusion. So anti-climatic, after all those build ups. But still, a great series, 8/10 overall. |
| So that's it? I expected a tottaly different ending. And she still dont know that he would marry her |
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