Nodame Cantabile live-action J-dorama is based on the manga Nodame Cantabile made by Tomoko Ninomiya. There is also the anime version.
The live-action drama has 11 episodes only, compared to the manga and the anime, it's the shortest.
Synopsis
The main characters are Chiaki Shinichi [played by Tamaki Hiroshi] and Noda Megumi [played by Ueno Juri].
Chiaki Shinichi is the top student of the 4th year in the Piano Division in Music Academy. He have always dreamt of being a Conductor of an orchestra. But he has one weakness: He's afraid of aeroplanes and ship because he has experienced it before, that's why he prefered being stuck in Japan. Chiaki has always been perfectionist, discipline and strict. That's why whenever he plays the piano, although he plays all accurately according to the score, he never feel satisfy of his play.
Until he met Noda Megumi (Nodame) "accidentally" in her room, which is Chiaki's neighbor. Nodame is Chiaki's kouhai, she's in the 3rd year of the Piano Division. The way she plays the piano is sloppy but she gave her feeling to it. That attracts Chiaki. But Nodame is really childish and messy.
Will Chiaki achieve his dream? Will he continue his life by being a pianist in Japan, a conductor of Oke (orchestra) in Japan or Europe?
Watch this drama full of comedies and music, I'm sure you will enjoy watching this drama, you music lovers.
I have watched until episode 10 and so far I don't feel bored in watching it nor feel regret for having watched it. The actors are mostly kakkoi (cool) and the actresses are kirei (pretty) that's one of the reasons why I don't get bored. ^^"
The story plot is very original unlike the sinetrons that I have watched, no over-dramatization and very original. Hopefully soon, sinetrons won't just copy and create great stories and movies that can go world-wide. Ganbatte kudasai Indonesian Movies!
After I read this review, what I wanna do is go to glodok then buy the DVD..
I'm not good enough, never feel satisfied..it's just like me..haha.. feel bout "something"
Btw it's a great blog. I made it in high school,,soooo boring!!..
=p jess..