Nodame Cantabile

Nef · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

You know what irks me about this anime? Its the fact that Chiaki smokes.

Now usually i don't care about characters smoking in anime, especially when the anime is the unrealistic sort. For instance, if a character is a badass butt kicker in some shounen anime, then i think it can add to the character because it kinda represents the badass "i don't care about anything including my health" attitude. But this anime is realistic and i get the feeling that the director chose Chiaki to be a smoker becuase he thinks smoking is "cool". I also realise that a main character in Honey and Clover also smokes ( forget his name)...

I'm an opionated person, and in my opinion smoking isnt cool Twisted Evil

Ohwell, Nodame Cantabile is still great.

SeekerDarksteel · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Oct 20, 2004 Posts: 220

Well I think in H&C it served a purpose beyond trying to look cool. It was Hanamoto-sensei that was always smoking, and IIRC Mayama also was shown smoking. Coincidentally, they were the two "mature" characters. The more childish characters, i.e. everyone else, did not, and I think it was put there in an attempt to highlight the contrast between the two sets of characters.

In Nodame, I think it's primarily intended to add a bit of realism down to earthiness, but it's not something I noticed like in H&C.

Nef · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:26 am Post subject:

Hmmm, i guess its also important to note that in Japan (and sooo many other Asian coutries) there seems to be way more smokers. So maybe culturally, smoking is not as frowned upon compared to other countries where smoking is heavily regulated.

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Kimmie-chan · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:09 am Post subject:

Finally eppie 20~

Nodame never fails to make an impression ^.~ I really like how they pace Nodame, the story gets told not too fast, not too slow.

And that new violin guy is funny. Love the scene where Kiyora was running around looking for Masumi-chan, and when Kiyora's teacher was practising with the Rising Star Orchestra
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Nef · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:50 am Post subject:

Kimmie-chan · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject:

Nef--> Haha they're the only ones that releasing them more fequent and quenches my thirst of NC >.< Plust these guys are doing a good job subbing IMO.
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Nef · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:09 am Post subject:

They are undoubtedly doing a good job, can't be faulted really. Their gay theme is merely amusing LOL.

I'm grateful that they are releasing Nodame episodes on a regular basis - probably my favourite anime this season.

berserkerX · Conscript Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 153 Location: ut0pia

does anybody know if they gonna make a 2nd season of nodame? Sorry, am kind of lazy at the moment to read and search if this question has been answered already.
Laughing

When they go off to europe?

Kimmie-chan · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject:

berserkerX · Conscript Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 153 Location: ut0pia

the manga has i know of has about 15 volumes I dont if theres more but ya i wouldnt be surprise.

Kimmie-chan · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:38 am Post subject:

OMG eppie 21 >.<

Was anyone else nervous for Nodame? This episode had me on the edge of my seat, hoping everything will go smoothly for her. Lol I think I had my fingers crossed at some point in the episode...

I was frustrated at that ringtone >.<

Definately can't wait till the next eppie ...
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Destiny81 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 9:48 am Post subject:

now about the new episode i read that HG-F was shut down? due to lack of staff???

i am starting love HG-f release but they are forced to shut due to lack of staff, wth? Confused

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lemmingz_attack · newbie! Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 3 Location: London, UK

Just finished watching episode 22 but first thing's first-what's with the message at the beginning?? They're shutting down?! 1 episode before the series finale?? *dies*

*weeps* Sad

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SeekerDarksteel · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Oct 20, 2004 Posts: 220

I think it was a joke meant to tie in with the splash picture that was for once not homoerotic.