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Nov 1, 2014 10:57 PM
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basically i am not really a fan of shoujo / joisei . however i accept the fact that all shoujos are not bad. even i like animes like kaichou wa maid cafe, lovely complex etc.

well back to the topic, i have been recommended nodame cantabile alot ( i really like music genre) well only recommended by girls not guys so i have a doubt should i start it.
and i am download the whole series at a time, so dont suggest me like " watch a few episodes first"

so what do u guys think? i should start? ( sorry my English isnt superb)
Nov 1, 2014 10:59 PM
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Why would it being recommended by girls have anything to do with the show's quality?
Nov 1, 2014 11:00 PM
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Based on your list, no
Nov 1, 2014 11:04 PM
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The more people recomended me, I'm not in the mood to see it, but can do a chance if I'm bored and out of anime.
I'll tell you something, my Tenchi. You know, the carnival comes and goes... if you wait for a while, it'll always come back to you, Tenchi.
Nov 1, 2014 11:04 PM
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Download the series, and then watch the first few eps to see if you like it.

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Based on your list, no
Nov 1, 2014 11:17 PM
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It's worth the watch, yeah. Nana, Honey and Clover, and Hana Yori Dango were better imo, but such are preferences...
Nov 1, 2014 11:21 PM
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From what I've heard, yes. Plus it's rated pretty high.
Nov 1, 2014 11:49 PM
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Honestly I liked the 1st part better than the 2nd but yeah it was still a decent anime if romance is what you're looking for.
Nov 1, 2014 11:49 PM
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I liked it. It doesn't have much romance in it at all and it isn't a girl's only program

The only problem I had with it was the cheap-ass excuse for animation during the concerts
Nov 2, 2014 12:18 AM

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Yes watch it because it`s a realistic romance.
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Nov 2, 2014 1:34 AM

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I love it and I'm a guy.
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion.

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Nov 2, 2014 1:41 AM

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Well, if ever you're embarrassed or uncomfortable watching a show because it is 'girly', don't forget that in the West, there's a huge number of guys following My Little Pony.
Nov 2, 2014 1:41 AM

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its not yaoi so it's k

from the title, i thought you were asking whether to watch it just for the male characters xD
Nov 2, 2014 2:54 AM

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Khaosman said:
Well, if ever you're embarrassed or uncomfortable watching a show because it is 'girly', don't forget that in the West, there's a huge number of guys following My Little Pony.


Hell yeah! Parents' choice number one around where I live, fathers hate WINX with passion! :D My 52 yo colleague received a birthday plushie Rainbow Dash from her 54 yo husband [comments disabled]

If you like Lovely Complex, I don't see a problem. The cast is a bit older, but the series is told from the perspective of the male MC - a gifted musician with a positive choleric temperament, who'd grow to love the girl he was professionally attracted to.

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Nov 2, 2014 4:47 AM
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Why would it being recommended by girls have anything to do with the show's quality?


Stop misleading the question. He didn't ask about the quality, he asked about the focus of the show. Some guys doesn't like the typical shoujo, with a energetic and strong young girl trying to conquer a good looking guy. And Nodame isn't that different from this premise, but it's somewhat different and unique.

OP, Nodame Cantabile is very good but, aside the premise of the young girl not so beautiful x young handsome guy with almost no flaws, isn't really your conventional romance. Is much more about classical music than anything else. But no, the anime isn't girly and if you appreciate classical music, with Slice of Life and Romance, then it could be nice for you. Just try it out.
Nov 2, 2014 5:45 AM
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Red_Keys said:
Why would it being recommended by girls have anything to do with the show's quality?


Stop misleading the question. He didn't ask about the quality, he asked about the focus of the show. Some guys doesn't like the typical shoujo, with a energetic and strong young girl trying to conquer a good looking guy. And Nodame isn't that different from this premise, but it's somewhat different and unique.

OP, Nodame Cantabile is very good but, aside the premise of the young girl not so beautiful x young handsome guy with almost no flaws, isn't really your conventional romance. Is much more about classical music than anything else. But no, the anime isn't girly and if you appreciate classical music, with Slice of Life and Romance, then it could be nice for you. Just try it out.
thanks bro. you's the best answer in this thread. i cleared all my doubts. thanks again
Nov 2, 2014 5:50 AM

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I've heard of Nodame Cantabile, and it looks quite interesting. The series has been dubbed in English, so I hope it will eventually be licensed in North America for DVD release someday.

Nov 2, 2014 7:03 AM

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Yes, it's definitely worth watching.
Nov 2, 2014 7:44 AM

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Is this insinuating that all males have a certain mindset, and vice versa?
Anyway: Synopses and Google are your friend.
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Nov 2, 2014 7:49 AM

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Gender is not really relevant.

I personally thought the comedy was great, but that's about it. I have it on hold since forever.
Nov 2, 2014 8:06 AM

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It's superb.
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Nov 2, 2014 9:30 AM

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I love Classical music so i'm planning on watching for that alone :)
Nov 2, 2014 9:37 AM
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Yes, get in touch with your feminine side and watch a josei anime.
Nov 2, 2014 9:53 AM

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It's worth watching if you like good music centered anime, that's all there is to it.
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Nov 2, 2014 9:58 AM

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insan3priest said:
It's worth watching if you like good music centered anime, that's all there is to it.


It's worth watching Neon Genesis Evangelion (just random example on top of my head...) if you like good mecha combat centered anime, that's all there is to it.


Se what I did there? Boiling down series into just 1 sentence all while indirectly completing dismissing the rest of its plus sides.Always fun to do....
Nov 2, 2014 10:16 AM

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I tried watching it once and couldn't finish it due to it being terrible.
I recommend you stay away from it unless you are homosexual.
Nov 2, 2014 10:18 AM

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amateur said:
insan3priest said:
It's worth watching if you like good music centered anime, that's all there is to it.


It's worth watching Neon Genesis Evangelion (just random example on top of my head...) if you like good mecha combat centered anime, that's all there is to it.


Se what I did there? Boiling down series into just 1 sentence all while indirectly completing dismissing the rest of its plus sides.Always fun to do....


Yep, sure is.

Btw, have you ever heard of reading too much into a sentence?
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Nov 2, 2014 11:16 PM
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I actually liked the live action more than I liked the anime. I loved Ueno Juri as Megumi.
Nov 2, 2014 11:23 PM

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I won't ever watch it.

But it's up to personal preference.
Nov 3, 2014 12:13 AM

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notsomacho said:
I liked it. It doesn't have much romance in it at all and it isn't a girl's only program

The only problem I had with it was the cheap-ass excuse for animation during the concerts


Doesn't have much romance? Ok, got it will not watch.
Nov 3, 2014 11:22 AM
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Thread Moved.
Also removed the unhelpful/baiting replies.
Nov 6, 2014 7:53 PM

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And then there's the music. If you love Classical music, this series will bring you into the heart of Classical music. Nodame Cantabile has reawakened my love for Brahms!
Nov 6, 2014 7:55 PM

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You have "Kiniro no Corda: Primo Passo" as a 7/10
Nodame is a million times better and less girlier than that show, so you might like it.
Nov 9, 2014 3:11 AM

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Jeez you guys on this site are so aggresive. Just because OP is making assumptions, you have to get all mad at him for dissing your favorite anime because he thinks it's "girly"

Dec 28, 2015 5:59 AM

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Aug 15, 2016 2:38 PM

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Uh, hell yeah, a lot of guys really don't like romantic anime series but...this is a fun to watch comedy, it really is very funny at times, one of the funniest anime series I have seen and guys should watch it, it is entertaining.
Nov 6, 2016 9:44 AM
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I'm a girl, so I dont really know, but if a guy's got musical interests and doesn't mind a little romance, yes! Plus its quite funny, so its fun to watch for both genders.
Apr 11, 2019 11:46 PM

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I didn't think it was a girls' anime. It was gender neutral.

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