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のだめカンタービレ / Nodame Cantabile #8
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 8
THE FUTURE IS CALLING
It’s showtime for Shinichi’s new Rising Star Orchestra. Renowned critics and famous musicians have gathered to see the debut performance. Meanwhile, Nodame is playing hypnotist on Shinichi, trying to cure him of his fear of flying. After all, she wants her true love to be able to perform abroad. But will the concert take Shinichi’s career to the next level? And if Nodame succeeds in freeing Shinichi of his panic attacks, will she be left behind? It’s anybody’s guess in this symphony of conflicted decisions, crushes, and pianos!
It’s showtime for Shinichi’s new Rising Star Orchestra. Renowned critics and famous musicians have gathered to see the debut performance. Meanwhile, Nodame is playing hypnotist on Shinichi, trying to cure him of his fear of flying. After all, she wants her true love to be able to perform abroad. But will the concert take Shinichi’s career to the next level? And if Nodame succeeds in freeing Shinichi of his panic attacks, will she be left behind? It’s anybody’s guess in this symphony of conflicted decisions, crushes, and pianos!
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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Tomoko Ninomiya
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НИНОМИЯ Томоко
二之宫知子
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Tomoko NINOMIYA (Japanese name: 二宮 知子) is a Japanese manga artist. In 1989, she made her debut with London Doubt Boys. She is best known for her series Nodame Cantabile, which received the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga. Nodame Cantabile has been adapted for television as both live-action drama series and 3 anime seasons.
НИНОМИЯ Томоко
二之宫知子
โทโมโกะ นิโนมิยะ (Thai Profile)
Tomoko NINOMIYA (Japanese name: 二宮 知子) is a Japanese manga artist. In 1989, she made her debut with London Doubt Boys. She is best known for her series Nodame Cantabile, which received the 2004 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga. Nodame Cantabile has been adapted for television as both live-action drama series and 3 anime seasons.
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December 29, 2025
Me encanta la evolución de Nodame en este tomo :)
July 2, 2017
La orquesta "Rising Star" de Chiaki tiene su primera presentación en vivo, donde los van a conocer grandes figuras de la música clásica... críticos, músicos de fama internacional, y grandes aficionados de la música clásica. Es tanto el impacto y las buenas críticas que reciben que deciden dar otro concierto, en el cual logran llegar al corazón de varios músicos jóvenes, que se ofrecen para participar en la orquesta.
Por otro lado, Nodame le pide a Eto-sensei (ex Harisen), que le dé clases porque quiere participar en el concurso de piano Maradona. Su evolución es tal que logra llegar a la final, a costa de mucha práctica y sacrificio.
En el tema más personal, Nodame hipnotiza a Chiaki y le cura de su fobia a volar. Chiaki va a Hokkaido junto a su primo y le lleva a Nodame muchos cangrejos de regalo.
Es un tomo en el que hay mucha evolución de personajes, muy entretenido y rápido de leer.
Por otro lado, Nodame le pide a Eto-sensei (ex Harisen), que le dé clases porque quiere participar en el concurso de piano Maradona. Su evolución es tal que logra llegar a la final, a costa de mucha práctica y sacrificio.
En el tema más personal, Nodame hipnotiza a Chiaki y le cura de su fobia a volar. Chiaki va a Hokkaido junto a su primo y le lleva a Nodame muchos cangrejos de regalo.
Es un tomo en el que hay mucha evolución de personajes, muy entretenido y rápido de leer.
October 17, 2021
Big changes for both Nodame and Chiaki
I love this volume. A lot happened for both Nodame and Chiaki with regards to their passion for music. Chiaki finally overcomes a hurdle without knowing Nodame is the reason behind it. Nodame's frustrations makes me root for her to do well.
I love this volume. A lot happened for both Nodame and Chiaki with regards to their passion for music. Chiaki finally overcomes a hurdle without knowing Nodame is the reason behind it. Nodame's frustrations makes me root for her to do well.
January 13, 2019
En este tomo sucede exactamente mi parte favorita del anime, cuando Nodame se reta a si misma y fracasa. Cada vez amo más esta historia.
September 30, 2019
Until now,main story is about Chiaki,but in the 8 volume Nodame’s story is mainly.
Do your best Nodame in competition!
Do your best Nodame in competition!
February 2, 2020
En este volúmen Nodame irradia luz
January 27, 2022
Chiaki can finally fly, Nodame finally decides to challenge herself and starts studying under Etoh-sensei for her piano competition.
March 15, 2022
(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).
December 24, 2022
Let's go Chiaki/Nodameee 😇😇
October 26, 2023
It's getting so good idk
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January 17, 2026This was soo cute 🥺🥺. I just NEED the next book!!!
March 6, 2013
This review is for the series as a (almost) whole, reviewing after reading books 1-10.
It took me quite some time to really get into this series. Books 2-4 were okay. They kept me entertained and curious enough to keep going, but I don't think it was really until book 5 that I really got invested in the series and Nodame and Shinichi.
I'm not a fan of classical music so some of the lingo and storylines went over my head, but I got the gist of most stuff. Shinichi finds himself stuck with Nodame no matter how mean he is to her. He tries to make her aware that he wants nothing to do with her, but when something goes wrong he is always there. When she leaves their apartment complex mysteriously for a long period of time he must know what happened and if she's okay. And Nodame loves him despite everything. Even though she's a little nutty and extremely childlike she does her best to take care of him, ultimately giving him the greatest gift she could give him and he doesn't even know it.
Unfortunately, the library only has the first 10 books so I'm on the hunt for books 11-16 which is proving to be harder than I thought. I did also find that Crackle has the anime series available to watch!
It took me quite some time to really get into this series. Books 2-4 were okay. They kept me entertained and curious enough to keep going, but I don't think it was really until book 5 that I really got invested in the series and Nodame and Shinichi.
I'm not a fan of classical music so some of the lingo and storylines went over my head, but I got the gist of most stuff. Shinichi finds himself stuck with Nodame no matter how mean he is to her. He tries to make her aware that he wants nothing to do with her, but when something goes wrong he is always there. When she leaves their apartment complex mysteriously for a long period of time he must know what happened and if she's okay. And Nodame loves him despite everything. Even though she's a little nutty and extremely childlike she does her best to take care of him, ultimately giving him the greatest gift she could give him and he doesn't even know it.
Unfortunately, the library only has the first 10 books so I'm on the hunt for books 11-16 which is proving to be harder than I thought. I did also find that Crackle has the anime series available to watch!
October 5, 2007
i watch, dorama version :
Nodame - Noda Megumi is a girl who like playing piano since she is a little girl, but weirdy she can't read a music score ?? She play it with Cantabile Style - when she hear another people playing piano, she can remembered it and played it. She is a little like stupid girl who cannot cook and really lazy to clean her apartement where she live.
One day when she meet with Chiaki-sama - the son of a famous pianist who have a dream becoming a famous conductor. But too bad his fear of flying make his dream must wait. she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten for a long time that is to enjoy the music we play / hear no matter when and where.
Originaly review by AnnChan ^^
Nodame - Noda Megumi is a girl who like playing piano since she is a little girl, but weirdy she can't read a music score ?? She play it with Cantabile Style - when she hear another people playing piano, she can remembered it and played it. She is a little like stupid girl who cannot cook and really lazy to clean her apartement where she live.
One day when she meet with Chiaki-sama - the son of a famous pianist who have a dream becoming a famous conductor. But too bad his fear of flying make his dream must wait. she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten for a long time that is to enjoy the music we play / hear no matter when and where.
Originaly review by AnnChan ^^
May 9, 2013
Nodame is such a talented pianist. When she really is into it, nothing can stop her. She practices and practices until she masters it.
What I like about this manga so much is that makes other people get into classical/piano music. When Nodame plays Schubert Piano Sonata No.16 D.845-1, I listened to it online. And it surprised me to read the comments. Most of them were from people who liked the song because of Nodame. Or people who were never interested in this kind of music until they watched/read Nodame.
In the competition she also plays Debussy's Isle of Joy. Great piece, looks so hard and fast to play.
Next volume: the final at the competition. She HAS to win.
What I like about this manga so much is that makes other people get into classical/piano music. When Nodame plays Schubert Piano Sonata No.16 D.845-1, I listened to it online. And it surprised me to read the comments. Most of them were from people who liked the song because of Nodame. Or people who were never interested in this kind of music until they watched/read Nodame.
In the competition she also plays Debussy's Isle of Joy. Great piece, looks so hard and fast to play.
Next volume: the final at the competition. She HAS to win.
July 11, 2009
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tahun 2006.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tahun 2006.
October 3, 2014
Another great volume from sensei! The character development of everyone is so great that I couldn't stop reading! 5 stars!
December 29, 2014
Volume 8. Chapter 41-46
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