Wynter wrote:I'm not gonna watch them until I'm done the drama... which I should be in another hour. >>nervous<<
You needn't worry: there's no spoilers. :)
You needn't worry: there's no spoilers. :)
Nodame Cantabile
Started by mikomi · 19 Oct 2006 · 8,272 replies
Linked dramaNodame Cantabile
2006 · Fuji TV · 18.79%
Drama Discussion
You needn't worry: there's no spoilers. :)
bmwracer wrote:
You needn't worry: there's no spoilers. :)
I'm DONE! SUGOI!!!!!!
Wow. Like... wow. I'm gonna need a moment here... :mecry:
Wynter wrote:Wow. Like... wow. I'm gonna need a moment here... :mecry:
:glomp:
bmwracer wrote:
:glomp:
B-san, seriously... I don't even know where to start my review...
Wynter wrote:B-san, seriously... I don't even know where to start my review...
Give yourself time to recover and reflect... You should post it on your blog, like I did. :victory:
bmwracer wrote:
Give yourself time to recover and reflect... You should post it on your blog, like I did. :victory:
I think I will. :D
Gah, I couldn't wait.
My Review: 9/10
Before I begin my praises, let me state the two, and only two, problems I had with this drama. First, I find the title a little misleading. It gives the impression that this drama is going to be about Noda Megumi, but as I watched it, it became clear that the emphasis is hugely on Chiaki-kun. This isnft a problem, per say, but I would have liked to have seen more development in Nodamefs character. She develops musically, but her inner depth remains the same. And second, I disliked Stresemann. It wasnft so much the actor, Naoto Takenaka, who I think is grand. It was more the physical appearancec and personalityc andc I dunno. He just annoyed me. I cringed whenever he appeared in an episode. There is something so dirty about him. Whenever he opened his mouth, I felt sticky and disgusted. And he wasnft at all convincing as a conductor, which I suppose is a flaw in Naoto. He was way off beat and didnft follow the measure conducting that way itfs supposed to be. But anyways, aside from these two points, the drama was perfect.
People may consider the comedy in this drama to be a bit gslapstickh but I thought it was artistically done. The physical scenes were well choreographed and the animated acting was refreshing. Ueno Juri was brilliant, as usual, but Hiroshi Tamaki pleasantly surprised me. He was surprisingly good in this comedic role, and much of the dramafs success needs to go to him. I havenft read the manga so I donft know how closely the plot was followed, but the storyline was very good. It grew slowly in a delightfully liquid way. I was emotionally upset when the drama came to an abrupt end after the final performance.
Ah, the performances. There are few words I can use to convey just how divine the music was in this drama. Ifve always been a fan of classical music, so perhaps the goverwhelmingh factor was downplayed on me a bit. But itfs not just the music. Itfs the musical artists and their interaction with the audience. Itfs the members of the orchestra and their interaction with each other. Itfs the players and their interaction with their instruments. When Nodame sits in the audience and weeps, I weep as well. The music is powerful, yes, but it is made even more beautiful by the characters and the actors who play such characters. During that last performancec when the violins lifted, I swear I had shivers dancing on my spine.
This is a drama you can watch repeatedly without getting bored. Writing this review is making me want to watch it again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
My Review: 9/10
Before I begin my praises, let me state the two, and only two, problems I had with this drama. First, I find the title a little misleading. It gives the impression that this drama is going to be about Noda Megumi, but as I watched it, it became clear that the emphasis is hugely on Chiaki-kun. This isnft a problem, per say, but I would have liked to have seen more development in Nodamefs character. She develops musically, but her inner depth remains the same. And second, I disliked Stresemann. It wasnft so much the actor, Naoto Takenaka, who I think is grand. It was more the physical appearancec and personalityc andc I dunno. He just annoyed me. I cringed whenever he appeared in an episode. There is something so dirty about him. Whenever he opened his mouth, I felt sticky and disgusted. And he wasnft at all convincing as a conductor, which I suppose is a flaw in Naoto. He was way off beat and didnft follow the measure conducting that way itfs supposed to be. But anyways, aside from these two points, the drama was perfect.
People may consider the comedy in this drama to be a bit gslapstickh but I thought it was artistically done. The physical scenes were well choreographed and the animated acting was refreshing. Ueno Juri was brilliant, as usual, but Hiroshi Tamaki pleasantly surprised me. He was surprisingly good in this comedic role, and much of the dramafs success needs to go to him. I havenft read the manga so I donft know how closely the plot was followed, but the storyline was very good. It grew slowly in a delightfully liquid way. I was emotionally upset when the drama came to an abrupt end after the final performance.
Ah, the performances. There are few words I can use to convey just how divine the music was in this drama. Ifve always been a fan of classical music, so perhaps the goverwhelmingh factor was downplayed on me a bit. But itfs not just the music. Itfs the musical artists and their interaction with the audience. Itfs the members of the orchestra and their interaction with each other. Itfs the players and their interaction with their instruments. When Nodame sits in the audience and weeps, I weep as well. The music is powerful, yes, but it is made even more beautiful by the characters and the actors who play such characters. During that last performancec when the violins lifted, I swear I had shivers dancing on my spine.
This is a drama you can watch repeatedly without getting bored. Writing this review is making me want to watch it again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
LOL, I felt the same way about Masumi that you did about Stressmann. :hehe:
Spoiler — click to reveal
As far as the title goes, it's not misleading at all: the title doesn't always focus on the central character, but the most significant one... And Nodame was the key to Chiaki exorcising his demons... Without her free-spiritedness and her love, Chiaki would've been stuck in a hole forever.Wynter wrote:Gah, I couldn't wait.
My Review: 9/10
Before I begin my praises, let me state the two, and only two, problems I had with this drama. First, I find the title a little misleading. It gives the impression that this drama is going to be about Noda Megumi, but as I watched it, it became clear that the emphasis is hugely on Chiaki-kun. This isnft a problem, per say, but I would have liked to have seen more development in Nodamefs character. She develops musically, but her inner depth remains the same. And second, I disliked Stresemann. It wasnft so much the actor, Naoto Takenaka, who I think is grand. It was more the physical appearancec and personalityc andc I dunno. He just annoyed me. I cringed whenever he appeared in an episode. There is something so dirty about him. Whenever he opened his mouth, I felt sticky and disgusted. And he wasnft at all convincing as a conductor, which I suppose is a flaw in Naoto. He was way off beat and didnft follow the measure conducting that way itfs supposed to be. But anyways, aside from these two points, the drama was perfect.
People may consider the comedy in this drama to be a bit gslapstickh but I thought it was artistically done. The physical scenes were well choreographed and the animated acting was refreshing. Ueno Juri was brilliant, as usual, but Hiroshi Tamaki pleasantly surprised me. He was surprisingly good in this comedic role, and much of the dramafs success needs to go to him. I havenft read the manga so I donft know how closely the plot was followed, but the storyline was very good. It grew slowly in a delightfully liquid way. I was emotionally upset when the drama came to an abrupt end after the final performance.
Ah, the performances. There are few words I can use to convey just how divine the music was in this drama. Ifve always been a fan of classical music, so perhaps the goverwhelmingh factor was downplayed on me a bit. But itfs not just the music. Itfs the musical artists and their interaction with the audience. Itfs the members of the orchestra and their interaction with each other. Itfs the players and their interaction with their instruments. When Nodame sits in the audience and weeps, I weep as well. The music is powerful, yes, but it is made even more beautiful by the characters and the actors who play such characters. During that last performancec when the violins lifted, I swear I had shivers dancing on my spine.
This is a drama you can watch repeatedly without getting bored. Writing this review is making me want to watch it again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
nice review there. :D
agree the drama is good. the reason i love Ueno Juri is because in this drama and the movie Swing Girls.
and thanks to bmw for the recommendation :hehe:
indeed a movie worthy to watch.
the bit where he conduct [beethoven symphony no 7] really took my breath away.it was just so COOL :puppydog:
the bit where he conduct [beethoven symphony no 7] really took my breath away.it was just so COOL :puppydog:
bmwracer wrote:LOL, I felt the same way about Masumi that you did about Stressmann. :hehe:
Yesh, so I know exactly how you feel now. :patpat:
Spoiler — click to reveal
As far as the title goes, it's not misleading at all: the title doesn't always focus on the central character, but the most significant one... And Nodame was the key to Chiaki exorcising his demons... Without her free-spiritedness and her love, Chiaki would've been stuck in a hole forever.
Yea, I thought of this last night in those moments before sleep (and I'm STILL reflecting on the drama as we speak :smitten:). When you look at it from that perspective, it DOES make sense. But when I originally started watching, I did have expectations for Nodame's character over Chiaki's. Even the way both characters were introduced... Nodame's intro was far more dynamic. But then, her whole character is dynamic...
slashersam016 wrote:agree the drama is good. the reason i love Ueno Juri is because in this drama and the movie Swing Girls.
Same here.
Thing is, how can Juri-chan top those two?? :sweat:
bmwracer wrote:
Same here.
Thing is, how can Juri-chan top those two?? :sweat:
Well, I asked that question after I saw Swing Girls. And then she did Nodame. :D
I'd like to see her in a different type of role now. Her style in Swing Girls was similar to her style in Nodame. Seeing a range now would be nice.
Wynter wrote:Yea, I thought of this last night in those moments before sleep (and I'm STILL reflecting on the drama as we speak :smitten:).
Yeah, I still think about it... Especially when I'm listening to all the music from the drama... Sooo good. :thumbsup:
When you look at it from that perspective, it DOES make sense. But when I originally started watching, I did have expectations for Nodame's character over Chiaki's. Even the way both characters were introduced... Nodame's intro was far more dynamic. But then, her whole character is dynamic...
Yup, Nodame's a wonderful, kooky, free spirit... A perfect complement to Chiaki. :)
bmwracer wrote:
Yup, Nodame's a wonderful, kooky, free spirit... A perfect complement to Chiaki. :)
I took a few snaps from the show, so I'll be updating my siggy and ava Noda-style. :thumbsup:
O, and I think it's possible to have a second season with the way the drama ended, but I don't know how the manga continues.
Wynter wrote:Well, I asked that question after I saw Swing Girls. And then she did Nodame. :D
I'd like to see her in a different type of role now. Her style in Swing Girls was similar to her style in Nodame. Seeing a range now would be nice.
Check out her thread... There's a number of other movies/dramas that have been discussed.
And she's got a new drama coming: Jodan ja nai!: http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.10156.htm
Wynter wrote:I took a few snaps from the show, so I'll be updating my siggy and ava Noda-style. :thumbsup:
Sugoi....!
The Nodame Effect. :thumbsup:
O, and I think it's possible to have a second season with the way the drama ended, but I don't know how the manga continues.
Simply put, the new venue is Europe. :)
bmwracer wrote:
Check out her thread... There's a number of other movies/dramas that have been discussed.
And she's got a new drama coming: Jodan ja nai! (see the new thread)... :)
Ahhhhhh okies. I'll check them when I get home tonight. :thumbsup:
Wynter wrote:
Well, I asked that question after I saw Swing Girls. And then she did Nodame. :D
I'd like to see her in a different type of role now. Her style in Swing Girls was similar to her style in Nodame. Seeing a range now would be nice.
For a darker, more subdued Juri-sama, try "Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi - Episode 4 (Slot) of the first series", and "Engine".
thtl wrote:
For a darker, more subdued Juri-sama, try "Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi - Episode 4 (Slot) of the first series", and "Engine".
Both of which I have! :woot: I just need to get around burning them.
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