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Rating: 9.7/10

Impressions:

I recently watched the first episode of the Nodame Cantabile live action, and can already conclude I like the drama a lot more than the anime, as I had originally predicted. But anyway, that doesn’t mean the anime is bad; it’s still incredibly good, full of comedy and love! (Oh and let’s not forget music!) I’m also quite surprised at how different the live action is to the anime, or perhaps the two are just showing manga material in different orders. Next episode introduces another character, which I think is _that_ conductor guy from the live action, though I really have no idea.

This episode is a lot funnier than the second episode, though perhaps on par with the first. But then again, the first episode had the power of surprise, which may have upped my experience of watching it. Also, this episode is a lot more lively, with all the escapades Nodame and Masumi. Or actually, maybe it’s due to me watching the show at 2k speed as I usually do when I am constrained for time. Quite a few frames are reused, but overall, the visuals are still very pleasant to watch, so I’m not complaining. The story is also advanced quite a bit, with Chiaki embarking on his new conducting project…I think.

Masumi is a really interesting character, who provides the basis for most of the jokes. I really have no idea whether he is a girl or guy. He is called a she and a queen from the sub I watched, but he clearly has a male voice and a mustache…He’s most likely just gay though, but I dunno. I really enjoy his character though, just like Nodame, who I find incredibly hilarious. The two make an awesome comedy duo. Mine is a nice character too; the cheerful, easy-going friend who is not too stupid but very ambitious. There has to be a person between the air-heads and Chiaki right?

I can’t wait to see the foreign conductor guy next week though, if the guy in the preview IS him. I’m pretty sure he will be the start of the real story. I’m really appreciating the increasing number of characters in this anime. I love animes with numerous characters, as it enlarges the anime’s ‘world’. The events that occur also broaden and the whole thing becomes that much more interesting. But I guess Nodame Cantabile is pretty good as it is, so I doubt it’s going to run off and incorporate an extra 10 or so personalities to throw around. That would be fine too though. (Btw, the ED is still repeating in my playlist!)

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