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| I feel that Nodame is the better show. I'm on ep 17 of Shigatsu). Though it is as good as the Paris-hen season of Nodame. As for music, Nodame also has my vote there. It focuses more on it, and it goes a bit more in-depth into the details of the pieces. |
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| Guys, seriously, Nodame Cantabile is the best anime about music ever created. I would never compare it to a forced-drama soap opera like Shigatsu. Shigatsu is inferior to Nodame in every single section except the art. Why would you create a forum like this? I mean, it is pretty damn obvious. |
chrisandro said: Guys, seriously, Nodame Cantabile is the best anime about music ever created. I would never compare it to a forced-drama soap opera like Shigatsu. Shigatsu is inferior to Nodame in every single section except the art. Why would you create a forum like this? I mean, it is pretty damn obvious. Yeah, obvious for all but the very worst plebeians with shit taste and probably spend hours every day worshipping their Angel Beats body pillow to boot. Now when's that fedora I ordered coming in? |
Jakerams said: Nodame is better developed as a series. Shigatsu is a great series for other reasons. Though Nodame is a better anime in terms of story I would prefer Shigatsu over Nodame Shigatsu is more realistic than Nodame also. LOOOOOLLLLL Shigatsu.... more realistic... than Nodame... oh God |
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| Shigatsu is good but Nodame is pretty much a classic anime when it comes to the music genre, people definitely should not underestimate the latter just because it's an older series or w/e. Sigh. |
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| Shigatsu has better CGI ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) |
| What to watch: Nodame or Shigatsu Answer: I never watched any of those, but my instincts tell me Nodame > Shigatsu |
JomsMar 31, 2015 9:50 AM
| I like both. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ I will say that aside from that hella cool Gershwin arrangement in Nodame, I like the performances in Shigatsu a little more. |
| You can say anything about Shigatsu and i would respect your opinion...But "realistic" is one word you should never use to describe Shigatsu...None of the characters or character interactions were realistic...Only realistic character was the child of Kousei's guardian(Koharu Seto) akdgn said: Jakerams said: Shigatsu is more realistic than Nodame also. No, I think Naruto is more realistic. |
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ToG25thBaam said: Nodame > Shigatsu. |
| I've only watched 5 episodes of Shigatsu and am just about to drop it. Nodame is superior in almost every way but to make a long story short it is just more pleasant to watch - the characters are more likable, the comedy is better and it does not have as many stupid tropes and cliches. |
| Okay, so generally, I really prefer Nodame over Shigatsu. IMO, again IMO, Nodame has the better cast and music over Shigatsu. Shigatsu on the other hand has the better animation and art (obviously because of how much animation has grown over the years). Also, both are aimed to different audiences, one being Josei and the other Shonen, so either couldn't really please everyone. Although both appealed to me just right. And to whoever said that Shigatsu is more realistic than Nodame, oh come on, dude, how many middle school students (14 years old) has encountered this kind of things. I seriously think that Shigatsu is over-dramatic in ways. (Well it is tagged as drama) I would have preferred if they were in a high school setting (ala White Album 2) or even in college setting. In addition, I think that Shigatsu is more comparable to another josei, Kids on the Slope, story-wise and somehow character-wise. In both Shigatsu and Kids on the Slope they used the music theme quite similarly (I can't really put it in words fully, but I think that in both, they used music to reform themselves, build bonds and relationships) unlike in Nodame (wherein music was used to somehow move the plot onwards, I can't really explain it properly sorry). Compared to the three I seriously loved Kids' OST (by the great Yokko Kanno) the best. While Shigatsu also has great music, I think that Nodame offers more. (If you're looking for an anime that revolves around music then go for Nodame; If you're someone who's into character development and relationships and wants some music themed anime, then go for Kids or Shigatsu) Though, I'm quite pleased that I watched another music anime [please don't even compare these to the likes of K-on and other idol anime (don't get me wrong but I am not quite the fan of those "music" anime). I'm eyeing on KyoAni's next musical anime, Hibike!, though its looking like a K-On.02, I'm still hopeful that it would surprise me. |
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| For music, I think Nodame is superior than Shigatsu. Hell, they have many musical instruments so a lot of variation. Nodame also have orchestra. Nodame is more music focused, whereas Shigatsu is more drama focused. Actually, ypu can't really compare those two. For a guy who really loves music, Nodame is better imo. But it can be also a weak point, like when there is a time that all characters do is focusing on their classical music, maybe audience who doesn't really like classical music that much would be a little bored. Maybe Shigatsu is easier to be consumed by audience, coz it doesn't have much classical music focused as Nodame. For those who like watching a show with tears maybe Shigatsu would be one of the best show for them. And again it's also a weakness coz there are audiences who don't like a show with too much drama. I'm the type of person who like music and also drama as well, so I like both Nodame and Shigatsu. Both anime score would be 8 for me, but Shigatsu's production value give it a +1 for me. |
JJHRTDApr 7, 2015 1:49 PM
| I enjoyed them both so I wouldn't force myself to choose. I noticed Shigetsu moves through the story at a MUCH swifter pace but that's because it's written as a dynamic story. Nodame takes its time but keeps things flowing. I would say they are way too different experiences to compare honestly. But honestly I wouldn't be surprised if a number of the people here voted for Nodame simply because of the MAL Anti-Highschool Setting disease (In this case, Middle-school). Since they are not in 'high school' in Nodame that somehow makes it instantly better. |
KetuekigamiApr 7, 2015 11:25 PM
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| I prefered Nodame by far and I watched both. Too much drama in Shigatsu ... |
| hello i am the number 1 nodame cantabile fan on this site here are my thoughts these shows both emit different feelings. nodame cantabile is about following your dreams and becoming the best musician you can be. it's about how love can change your view of the world and drive your passions even further. shigatsu wa kimi no uso is not exactly about that. it's about a boy who suffers because of music. it's about a boy who takes things for granted but then he meets a girl who is living her life to the fullest *ending spoilers to shigatsu* . the music are used differently. shigatsu's music is more used as a story telling device and has sentimental meaning. they even pick pieces that link to certain characters which is rad. nodame's music is more like the type of classical music that will attract new listeners into it. it obviously has more variety since nodame has like one song per episode and its used more as a drive rather than used to tell a story with the characters. i obviously think one is better than the other because of several reasons. but they are both excellent shows with very different stories. i think nodame has the better classical choices simply because there are more to pick from. shigatsu has better insert songs and OST and i really like how they chose the songs. nodame's OST is mediocre at best. the only ones worth mentioning at the OP/EDs and nodame rhapsody (which isnt even that great if you compared it to shigatsu's four insert songs) shigatsu animation/art >>>> nodame by far. but nodame manga art style is a lot better. shigatsu has awkward manga art. |
MayukaApr 10, 2015 9:23 PM
| Shigatsu for me. I don't like Paris-hen and Finale. They are both excellent though. Nodame won Kodansha Manga Award for Shoujo category in 2004 while Shigatsu won Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen category in 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodansha_Manga_Award |
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
Zapredon said: oh, how come?I don't like Paris-hen and Finale. |
mayukachan said: Zapredon said: oh, how come?I don't like Paris-hen and Finale. Hmm..I can't really remember the reason. It's been long time since I watch Nodame but I do remember they are not as good as the first one. Zapredon said: Shigatsu for me. I don't like Paris-hen and Finale. They are both excellent though. Nodame won Kodansha Manga Award for Shoujo category in 2004 while Shigatsu won Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen category in 2013. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodansha_Manga_Award In addition to what I say here, both Shigatsu and Nodame(1st season) also have similar sales per volume. Both sell at 9k. http://www.someanithing.com/series-data-quick-view Not surprisingly for me, Paris-hen and Finale didn't sell as good as season 1. |
ZapredonNov 17, 2015 7:27 AM
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
Zapredon said: good taste, japan <3In addition to what I say here, both Shigatsu and Nodame(1st season) also have similar sales per volume. Both sell at 9k. http://www.someanithing.com/series-data-quick-view Zapredon said: i like the latter 2 seasons more, because they brought something new to the table, like going across the world Hmm..I can't really remember the reason. It's been long time since I watch Nodame but I do remember they are not as good as the first one. i don't view nodame cantabile as three separate seasons though. i view it as a whole |
| One of the main problems of MAL's community is that people won't accept other people's taste (Not everyone, but seems to be the majority). Myself for example, I am a pianist in real life (I live music everyday) and my personal vote goes to Shigatsu... But that doesn't mean I didn't like Nodame. I love both shows, it's just that I love a drama story. |
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Gab_Martins said: One of the main problems of MAL's community is that people won't accept other people's taste (Not everyone, but seems to be the majority). We call this type of people elitist and they are usually fan of certain particular type of anime. |
ZapredonOct 29, 2015 7:04 AM
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
| A lot of people hate Shigatsu because it's overbearing with emotional trauma and dark-shit-for-kids. :P I love it and defend it to hell, though. And I am an "elitist" as much as they are. |
Zapredon said: In addition to what I say here, both Shigatsu and Nodame(1st season) also have similar sales per volume. Both sell at 9k. http://www.someanithing.com/series-data-quick-view Not surprisingly for me, Paris-hen and Finale didn't sell as good as season 1. Shigatsu sold at 10k now. |
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion. http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr08/page_build.cfm?content=analyz_media&ch=30 It doesn't matter if you like LoGH,Monster etc.If you are a jobless or college/school dropout living in your mom basement, you are still an unintelligent loser. Taste in anime does not make you a better person.If elitist don't exist, casual pleb and shit taste also don't exist. |
| Nodame is better ShiTgatsu is overrated Garbage |
TheCodeTrigger said: noNodame is better ShiTgatsu is overrated Garbitch |
| as of this post, i'm only 5 episodes in. i like nodame way better so far. there's way more music in nodame than there is in shigatsu so objectively, nodame is better there. subjectively, i liked the characters in nodame more but kaori is pretty cool so far, but 1 is not greater than however many characters there are in nodame. ToG25thBaam said: akdgn said: I actually like how this lookExcept the art, Nodame has better quality in every aspect.  compared to this  or  or  that's just the cover art, the actual show doesn't really look like that. well, maybe finale. there's some really poor cgi in the first season of nodame when you see musicians play (somewhat fixed in later seasons). |
loghneckbeardDec 28, 2015 5:58 AM
| my opinion is that both anime are great shows but i do prefer Nodame much more than YLIA. YLIA seemed to have too much melodrama and as i am a classical music fan i found like their choices of pieces were too narrow (meaning it is not very diverse or at least not feeling diverse) I also found the characters not that enjoyable. despite that i do like really enjoy both shows |
Royal_Blue_BearFeb 20, 2018 11:59 PM
arctic-owl said: i agree with you, nodame has better characters and a great story overall with better repertoire my opinion is that both anime are great shows but i do prefer Nodame much more than YLIA. YLIA seemed to have too much melodrama and as i am a classical music fan i found like their choices of pieces where too narrow (meaning it is not very diverse or at least a diverse feeling) I also found the characters not that enjoyable shigatsu however, i don't consider it as a full music anime. it's a melodrama high school coming of age with music as a side element. i still appreciate it for what it is |
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