Nodame Cantabile

Molenir · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:13 am Post subject:

I've really been enjoying this series. I admit that at first I didn't like Milch, but he is starting to grow on me. Kind of like a fungus, but still, every little bit helps with him.

silverkitsune · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:44 am Post subject:

Ep11
Wow, the orchestra sequence was pretty nice. The performers' hand movements and everything were pretty realistic, especially on piano and wind instruments. I'm guessing they somehow captured the real musicians' movements into the animation. It almost seemed like cellshaded 3D animation. It'd be interesting if something like that was included as DVD extras.
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thugangel · Ronin Samurai Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 713

It would have been cool if they did full animation on the S-Oke's performance instead of having it as a slideshow. Maybe that's why ep 11's animation looked so good. They probably spent more time on it...

Melancoholic · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

Yeah, looks like they were saving the budget for a really important stage in the anime: Chiaki's first concerto performance. Let's hope there's more like that to come.

I really enjoyed the special 'Rhapsody in Blue' performance, but I have a special place in my heart for Rach. 2. Like a lot of other people really. It used to be my favourite piece of music, until I discovered Vaughan Williams. And we got to hear the vast majority of the first movement! Yippee!

God, it would be brilliant if there was some Vaughan Williams in this series. Can't see it, though, his music isn't as well known as some other composers that are much more likely to be used (Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Haydn...). Sad

Still, here's praying for 'Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis'...

thugangel · Ronin Samurai Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 713

lol@ Melancholic

Rhapsody in Blue in the drama was really great. Much cuter than the anime. I say people should watch the drama just for it =D. The anime emphasized Nodame being in the Mongoose costume quite a bit (like in the opening and ending), yet the performance was just a mere slideshow. I was kinda disappointed.

Melancoholic · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

I'm glad I amuse you... But... Why do I amuse you? Confused

I still haven't checked out the drama. I'll have to do that sometime soon. Are you watching subs, Thugangel? And if you are, what's the name of the group?

thugangel · Ronin Samurai Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 713

ddogt432 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject:

Melancoholic · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:32 am Post subject:

congee · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Nov 08, 2005 Posts: 66

Finally finished watching episode 11. The rhapsody in blue, and rachmanoff [sp] were so good that it gave me the urge to go dl the drama. Honestly, both of the pieces were really touching and relaxing. Man, I love this series.

Melancoholic · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:52 am Post subject:

I've started watching the drama and, I have to say, I think the anime is better. The only thing going the drama's way is the fact that the episodes are longer so you get a deeper understanding of the progression of things. Seriously, the acting is dire (even for a J-drama) the situational comedy is done far better in the anime, the characters are less likeable (though Nodame is done pretty well) and the general directing and camera work is entirely uninspiring.

I will admit that I haven't got very far with the series yet, so I can't compare things like the Rhapsody in Blue performance...

Nef · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:21 am Post subject:

Melancoholic · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:46 am Post subject:

I could be being unnecessarily harsh... Razz

silverkitsune · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject:

thugangel · Ronin Samurai Joined: Aug 27, 2005 Posts: 713

I say finish the drama series first before you start comparing the two.