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Jan 21, 2010 11:43 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Mandragor?????? X_x

This episode focused more on Rui than Chiaki/Nodame, but she finally could say it to her mother.
Auclaire is a very nice guy. Asking for chocolate was cute xD
Nodame's salon concert next time :)
Jan 21, 2010 1:08 PM
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Was about time Chiaki moved into his own apartment - i guess Nodame will make sure they'll see each other all the time...
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Auclaire is a very nice guy.
You mean a very strange guy!
Jan 21, 2010 9:45 PM
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Lolwut? Why did she choose to call Chiaki? Why didn't her mom just CALL instead of going to Paris to tell her to play D:<
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Jan 22, 2010 3:00 AM
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Looks like Rui likes Chiaki :S

looking forward to Nodame concert :)
Jan 22, 2010 1:27 PM
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Why are fansubs so slow with this series, I expected this to be hot fire. Is it more difficult to sub this series due to the constant references to musical history?
Jan 22, 2010 7:48 PM
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I'm just so sad this series is almost over. This is the one show where I completely lose track of time and I get bummed when I hear the ending theme music cause I want the story to keep going.

Nodame Cantabile is the standard by which all other rom coms are judged. So many of them get it wrong when Nodame gets it right. I'm just really going to miss this show.
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Jan 22, 2010 8:39 PM
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Nodame is the weirdest female lead ever, love her originality.
Jan 22, 2010 8:50 PM
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I freaking adore this show.
Jan 22, 2010 8:52 PM
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Agree with jazzman. I heard the music at the end and I was thinking, "NOOOOOOO, not now, dammit!" I just wish every episode was an hour long. Even though I don't really care for the live action, I'll have to watch the finale version just to keep my fix (and because I really like live-action Rui).

As for the episode itself...it's a little strange to have the focus on Rui since we're in the final stretch, but we'll see how this works out. Maybe she and Nodame will perform together...
Jan 22, 2010 10:54 PM

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Shadowmancer said:
I freaking adore this show.
Jan 22, 2010 11:34 PM
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I hope this anime takes a different direction than the manga because the ending is so disappointing. So far though, these two episode have been very true to the manga.

Needs more Nodame x Chiaki!
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Jan 22, 2010 11:37 PM

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live action is better, i'm dissapointed.. but we ll see how it lll get down.
Jan 22, 2010 11:58 PM

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Rui remains me of Nodame xD HAHA just as untidy


Jan 23, 2010 12:18 AM

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Fantastic. Loved every second. I can't wait to get the full version of the OP and ED songs.
Jan 23, 2010 1:09 AM

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Son Rui Cantabile: DO WANT!

I think the series is progressing very well. I don't think Kon Chiaki will have any problems if she continues on like this. <3
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Jan 23, 2010 3:09 AM

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nice ep but shortT-T
Is this really the final arc? I mean there hasn't been that much progress on the main story...
Jan 23, 2010 4:57 AM

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GHmimi said:
Looks like Rui likes Chiaki :S
Rui was Chiaki's ex ...and she always liked him

noteDhero said:
just wish every episode was an hour long.
If only this could ever come true..

Still dont get why Chiaki wants to move to an apartment to live alone. Chiaki surpirsing Nodame about living together...wouldnt this be amazing.:D
Jan 23, 2010 6:26 AM

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Linalee-Stratos said:
GHmimi said:
Looks like Rui likes Chiaki :S
Rui was Chiaki's ex ...and she always liked him

Saiko was Chiaki's ex, I don't remmember Rui dating Chiaki at all o.o
Jan 23, 2010 6:35 AM

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Didn't really like the way the episode ended, it's almost as if they're implying something.. Can't wait for Nodame's concert though. Hope for once she doesn't screw up too much by being herself, haha.

And of course, Nodame has some weird quirks, but the way Chiaki sometimes treats her, per example still calling her weird etc., doesn't show they're in a relationship at all.. Wheh. I know he cares for her, otherwise he wouldn't even have bothered to deal with her antics from the start, or has a hard time expressing his feelings, ugh such a guy cliché, but this is unacceptable. I liked the Mozart scene from last season.. *hint*

OP & ED are love.

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HoaRy said:
Auclaire is a very nice guy.
You mean a very strange guy!

I can't unsee his nakedness as a plant. Oy.
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Jan 23, 2010 9:00 AM
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LOL at Nodame stealing Chiaki's shirts and replacing them once his scent has faded out XD

Aside from Nodame's obssessiveness when it comes to Chiaki, it was a good episode focusing on Rui. I didn't care much for her in the Paris-hen that made her come off a bit of a Mary-Sue, but her indignantion at Auclair-sensei's discrimination between her and Nodame in his teaching methods and her frustration at how her mother is controling her life made her kind of relatable.
Jan 23, 2010 10:06 AM

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great episode :D
ahh I need more Chiaki x Nodame moments ^^
looking forward to Nodame's salon concert :D

Jan 23, 2010 10:33 AM

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Rui...
Jan 23, 2010 11:51 AM

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Another pretty good episode.



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Jan 23, 2010 12:31 PM

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Wow, time flies.
I should really just put this series on hold and wait until it finish, maybe then I don't need to go through the agony every week.
Jan 23, 2010 4:35 PM
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I love the episode but disapprove! disapprove! disapprove! of Chiaki moving out and of Rui butting in.
Jan 23, 2010 8:50 PM

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It feels like each episode flies by...next thing you know the bratty ballerinas barge in and it's time for the ED. Sigh.

Lots of focus on Rui. Yeah, Rui has always liked Chiaki, but I'm not overly concerned with what happened at the end. I do hope they don't spend too much more time on Rui given the low episode count.
Jan 23, 2010 10:15 PM

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HAHAHAHA, naked plant man auclaire
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Jan 24, 2010 12:55 AM

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GHmimi said:
Linalee-Stratos said:
GHmimi said:
Looks like Rui likes Chiaki :S
Rui was Chiaki's ex ...and she always liked him

Saiko was Chiaki's ex, I don't remmember Rui dating Chiaki at all o.o
Oh shit...got mixed up a little. Been awhile since watched this show.
Jan 24, 2010 3:56 AM

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lmao taking pictures of him sleeping was such a weird scene xD but piano as beautiful as ever and Rui getting in touch with Chiaki should definitely be interesting.
Jan 24, 2010 4:09 AM

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I think it is much better than the first episode and easier to focus on what is going in on.


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Jan 24, 2010 5:51 AM

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'You should change. Like calling me instead of stealing my shirt. For God's sake, be a normal person!' ... ROFL!!!!!! ;'D

Honestly I just can't get enough of NodamexChiaki, though overall a very Rui-centric episode. Still getting used to the OP but really loving the ED now, though the hug scene overlooking the sea plays a part too! ^^
Jan 24, 2010 6:41 AM

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So it seems they're finally ready to make it for a kind of triangle with Rui after all? I guess we'll have some moments worrying about it :-)
Jan 24, 2010 7:20 AM

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I'm really impressed with the animation this season. I'm glad they're using less computer generated animation than before. It blends so much better with everything else. The animation was synced really well with Nodame playing the piano too. It saddens me that there is only nine episodes left, but I'm loving Nodame Cantabile Finale so far.
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Jan 24, 2010 7:35 AM

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I never cared for Rui and I still don't. It doesn't make Nodame Cantabile worse or something, so I'm fine with it. Chiaki looked cute when he was asleep. <3 The naked Auclaire was, indeed, weird. I even made a screenshot of it. Don't ask me why... as I don't know myself as well.

More hilarity: Chiaki's thoughts when told about having pets was allowed and Nodame as his angel.
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Jan 24, 2010 11:29 AM

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Auclair naked was disturbing.

I liked when the piano tunner starts playing (or rather, when Chiaki says it's ok for him to leave) xDD I think there was something like this in the manga, but hearing the music makes it better xD
Jan 24, 2010 12:03 PM
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Did you notice that, during Nodame's lesson (when Rui is watching) she plays a Scarlatti sonata, but she actually has the sheet of a Chopin nocturne? That was disturbing, they're always so maniacal with such particulars..
Jan 24, 2010 12:18 PM
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Proselyt said:

HoaRy said:
Auclaire is a very nice guy.
You mean a very strange guy!


I can guess where he's trying to get to. Rui and Nodame are very different, and so is their pianism. Rui is obviously better from an objective point of view, but she lacks artistical sense, interest and love for life, and all those things that make a person an artist.
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lmao @ Rui & Professor Auclair's dinner. Haha, Professor Auclair reminds me of Nodame with his love for food.
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Chiaki surpirsing Nodame about living together...wouldnt this be amazing.:D
I was thinking this too. & like Nodame said, the smell of his shirt doesn't last long so she would have to switch often. :<

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Jan 24, 2010 4:04 PM
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Auclair plant was LOL
Good episode, but needs more Gyabo ;O;
Jan 24, 2010 11:11 PM

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wahhh longer episodes needed T_T
Jan 25, 2010 1:29 AM

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Linalee-Stratos said:
Chiaki surpirsing Nodame about living together...wouldnt this be amazing.


No worries Nodame is bound to be harassing Chiaki continually at his new place, that is if she doesn't just slowly move in him anyways.

As for I the animation, I agree with Touka in that it was better, there were still a few scenes that had the 3-D backgrounds poorly blended with 2-D character cut out's but it wasn't as distracting this episode and didn't pull me out of the story. Nodame taking pictures of Chiaki sleeping? Classic!! I can only imagine what she's doing with those pics. Much better episode. I'm also crushed when the final song starts playing, but it was the same with the original series, so that must mean something.
Jan 25, 2010 3:28 AM

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Pretty good once again, so far this series is shaping up to be the best this season. But considering everything else is about as good as washing your privates with steel wool, it would be the best by default anyways.
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Jan 25, 2010 4:06 AM

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Pretty good episode. Nodame's creepiness was hilarious, yet charming.
It's interesting to see Rui's character development.
I wonder how she's going to shape up in the next ep.

Forgot to comment on the opening.
I prefer this one wayy more than Sky High.
Jan 25, 2010 5:51 AM
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I've been sick all day, and decided to watch this in hopes to cheer myself up. Completely lifted my spirits, such a wonderful series.
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Jan 26, 2010 1:45 AM

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Shadowmancer said:
I freaking adore this show.


agreed!!
Jan 26, 2010 2:20 AM

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Hilarious as always, and poor Rui, I feel bad for her situation.
Jan 26, 2010 8:15 PM

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Well the main genre is all about MUSIC next is romance/comedy

~The opening was freaky lol BUTT
~Nodame as pet duck and angel
~Roasted chicken moment and dinner
~I really like the chemistry when it comes to Chiaki and Nodame quarreling
and the piano guy playing the background music at the scene
*Is it really 4yrs ago since season 2, that was very long.
~I wonder why Prof. Auclair treat Nodame and Rui differently(professional)
~I'm sensing new love formation here

The ending is really nice, love the song!
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Feb 7, 2010 11:55 PM

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auclair plant heiny.... wow ..... LOLOL
Feb 8, 2010 4:42 PM

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I love the episode but disapprove! disapprove! disapprove! of Chiaki moving out and of Rui butting in.
me too. i don't wanna go there.
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lol Nodame is a stalker, the comedy has greatly improve or rather has return from the first season. Love it so far.
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