Episode guide
Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen
11 episodes · premiered Oct 10, 2008
Shinichi Chiaki conquers his fear of flying, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda's exceptional performance at a piano competition earns her an invitation to study at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris. The pair go to Paris together to take the next step in their careers: Chiaki as a new rising conductor under the wing of the great maestro Franz von Stresemann, and Nodame as a pupil of the esteemed piano professor Charles Auclair. But, of course, the music world is much bigger than the two of them could have ever imagined. Chiaki and Nodame, alongside old friends and new rivals, must fight and persevere to reach the dazzling musical heights that await them while never losing sight of what matters most.
- Episode 1: Lesson 1 Oct 10, 2008 · 23m Chiaki and Nodame arrive at Paris to hone their musical skills. While he who had lived in France before easily adapts himself to their new environment, she must face some difficulties…
- Episode 2: Lesson 2 Oct 17, 2008 · 23m Chiaki takes part in his first competition as a conductor. But he ends up having to face strong contestants like Jean Donnadieu, one of Sebastiano Vieira's apprentices.
- Episode 3: Lesson 3 Oct 24, 2008 · 23m Nodame and Chiaki meet Stresseman in Paris. Chiaki starts to travel the world attending concerts with Stresseman after being forced to sign a contract with his manager, while Nodame has…
- Episode 4: Lesson 4 Oct 31, 2008 · 23m Chiaki rehearses for his debut concert in Paris, and finds that Nodame is troubled as she is not doing fine at the conservatoire. While he tries to cheer her up, their relationship ends up…
- Episode 5: Lesson 5 Nov 7, 2008 · 23m Kuroki was having trouble to adapt himself to life at Paris until he meets Nodame at the conservatoire. Meanwhile, Chiaki is feeling insecure as Nodame does not answer his phone calls and…
- Episode 6: Lesson 6 Nov 14, 2008 · 23m Chiaki is appointed as the official conductor of a famous orchestra which is facing serious dificulties, and Son Rui, a famous pianist who is an old friend of his, gives a break on her…
- Episode 7: Lesson 7 Nov 21, 2008 · 23m The Marlet Orchestra is short on staff, and Chiaki asks Nodame to take a part on it. However, Nodame's dreams of having her first performance along Chiaki are crushed when Rui is forced to…
- Episode 8: Lesson 8 Nov 28, 2008 · 23m Disappointed with his first performance, Chiaki starts scouting for new musicians and invites Kuroki for an audition. Meanwhile, Rui is forced by her mother, Mrs. Son, to leave Paris with…
- Episode 9: Lesson 9 Dec 5, 2008 · 23m Nodame travels to Saint-Malo with Chiaki, Tanya and Kuroki for her very first recital. However, her companions are worried about her insecurity, as she usually has trouble in playing…
- Episode 10: Lesson 10 Dec 12, 2008 · 23m Nodame's first recital becomes a huge success, to the point of her receiving other proposals for job.
- Episode 11: Lesson 11 Dec 19, 2008 · 23m Auditions are held for the Marlet Orchestra, with Paul and Kuroki being among the new members. After intense rehearsal, the Orchestra has another concert, and the time comes for Chiaki to…