Episode guide
Nodame Cantabile: Season 1
23 episodes · premiered Jan 12, 2007
Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist—not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Shinichi from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. During his fourth year at Japan's top music university, Shinichi happens to meet Megumi Noda or, as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Shinichi hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe of the kind of music she creates. Nevertheless, Shinichi is dismayed to discover that Nodame is his neighbor, and worse, she ends up falling head over heels in love with him.
- Episode 1: Lesson 1 Jan 12, 2007 · 23m Shinichi Chiaki was almost giving up his dream of becoming a conductor, until he met Megumi Noda, also known as "Nodame". The pieces performed in the episode are Introduction and Rondo…
- Episode 2: Lesson 2 Jan 19, 2007 · 23m Ryutaro Mine is a violinist who needed a piano player for his violin jury. But when he chooses Nodame as his partner, little did he know his troubles were just beginning. The piece…
- Episode 3: Lesson 3: Queen of Percussion Instruments Jan 26, 2007 · 23m An admirer of Chiaki, timpanist Masumi Okuyama becomes jealous of Nodame's relationship with him, and torments her with pranks. To sort out their rivalry, they compete to see who can snag…
- Episode 4: Lesson 4: Master Milch's Appearance Feb 2, 2007 · 23m A foreigner visits Chiaki's school and becomes friends with Nodame. Chiaki refuses to let him into his house because of his perverted behavior. It turns out the foreigner is Maestro Franz…
- Episode 5: Lesson 5: Many Years of S Orchestra's Direction Feb 9, 2007 · 23m With Stresemann knocked out cold, Nodame "convinces" Chiaki to be substitute conductor for the special orchestra. Chiaki agrees and finds out that the group he's conducting is out of…
- Episode 6: Lesson 6: Secession Feb 16, 2007 · 23m The S orchestra is to perform before the A orchestra at the upcoming concert. However, Stresemann takes "business" leave and Chiaki is forced to take his place conducting the S orchestra…
- Episode 7: Lesson 7: Kazuo's Many Years Feb 23, 2007 · 23m Chiaki is still having trouble getting the orchestra into shape, and everyone's confidence shatters under his harsh criticisms. With help from Nodame, Chiaki finally realizes Stresemann's…
- Episode 8: Lesson 8: Milch's Repatriation Mar 2, 2007 · 23m Chiaki is asked to leave the S orchestra to play the piano solo of Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff as requested by Stresseman for the A orchestra. It is revealed that…
- Episode 9: Lesson 9: Music Festival Mar 9, 2007 · 23m Stresseman sends Chiaki, Nodame, Mine, and Masumi to a musical festival where each takes lessons from famous musicians in order to better their playing. An unprepared Mine is quickly…
- Episode 10: Lesson 10: The Notion That Where It Can Charm Mar 16, 2007 · 23m The school festival is here and the S Orchestra is to perform without the aid of Chiaki, who is busy practicing with the A Orchestra with their performance. Chiaki discovers what was…
- Episode 11: Lesson 11: Piano Mar 23, 2007 · 23m It is finally Stresemann, Chiaki, and the A Orchestra's turn to perform for the school's fall festival. They manage to captivate the audience with their Rachmaninoff performance. Chiaki…
- Episode 12: Lesson 12: Course Apr 13, 2007 · 23m Chiaki and Nodame perform Rachmaninoff on two pianos and cause quite a stir attracting an audience including Saiko and Etou-sensei. Later Chiaki meets with the writers from Classic Life…
- Episode 13: Lesson 13: Graduation Apr 20, 2007 · 23m It's graduation time at the Momogaoka College of Music and its graduating students (including Chiaki and Masumi) put on a performance of various classical pieces for their graduation…
- Episode 14: Lesson 14: Past Apr 27, 2007 · 23m Under rather bizarre circumstances, Nodame makes a visit to the home in which Chiaki grew up, meets his family, and even makes dinner for them (onigiri and nabe). Since the passing of…
- Episode 15: Lesson 15: Change May 4, 2007 · 23m Chiaki's relatives are awaken by Chiaki and Nodame's playing. Both uncle and cousin agree that Chiaki should continue his music studies. Just before leaving Chiaki and his relatives all…
- Episode 16: Lesson 16: Starting May 11, 2007 · 23m The R-S Orchestra starts rehearsing for their first concert, while Nodame and her new teacher finally come to an agreement. The piece played is Mozart's Oboe Concerto in C major K 314.
- Episode 17: Lesson 17: Wastefulness May 18, 2007 · 23m Nodame finishes her last "Moja Moja" song and now must do her part in her deal with Etou sensei. Meanwhile, some members of the R-S Orchestra take a break on rehearsals to dedicate to…
- Episode 18: Lesson 18: Awakening May 25, 2007 · 23m Finally the time comes for the R-S Orchestra's first concert.
- Episode 19: Lesson 19: Flight Jun 1, 2007 · 23m After the concert, Nodame uses hypnotism to cure Chiaki's fear of flying. The pieces performed in this episode are Symphony no.1 in c minor by Johannes Brahms, Piano Sonata D845 by Franz…
- Episode 20: Lesson 20: World Jun 8, 2007 · 23m Nodame advances through the preliminaries of the Maradona piano competition, while the R-S Orcherstra's fame increases, drawing more and more attention. The pieces performed in this…
- Episode 21: Lesson 21: Accident Jun 15, 2007 · 23m Nodame makes it to the final round, but an untimely fever from practicing too much sets her back as it now becomes a race against time to finish memorizing the pieces for the final round…
- Episode 22: Lesson 22: End Jun 22, 2007 · 23m Nodame is in deep trouble as her train of thought is robbed at an unfortunate moment. She leaves the competition hall disappointed as well as Chiaki who had hoped she would goto Europe…
- Episode 23: Lesson 23: Future Jun 29, 2007 · 23m Chiaki conducts his last piece with the Rising Star Orchestra and contemplates how he even got there in the first place. With Nodame still away in Okawa, Chiaki is urged to persuade her to…