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#1
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1
2002
The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether.
Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

#2
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 2
2002
THE COMPETITION HEATS UP
There’s a new kid in town, and Nodame had better be on guard. Her new rival plays timpani like a dream–and has the hots for Nodame’s crush, Shinichi Chiaki. Plus, a wretched old man has his eyes (and hands) on Nodame. It’s a lot to handle, for a girl who has trouble just keeping her room clean...
Shinichi has his own problems. A famous conductor starts a new orchestra at school, and Shinichi finally gets his chance to conduct. But he soon discovers there’s more to the craft than just following notes on a page. Could this hard lesson unexpectedly turn his life around and change his destiny? Take a look into Nodame’s world and find out!

#3
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 3
2002
MUSICAL DISSONANCE
Student prodigy Shinichi Chiaki just can’t shake Nodame, no matter how hard he tries. Now he is forced to tutor her and Mine all night. So much for music being comforting!
Then Shinichi gets a golden the chance to temporarily fill in for Maestro Stresemann as conductor for the S orchestra. But after an unfortunate mishap, the maestro defects to the A orchestra and challenges Shinichi to a public-performance duel. With only weeks to prepare, can members of the inexperienced S orchestra pull themselves together to rival the confidence of the A orchestra? It’s going to take a lot of hard work–and inspiration from a certain free-spirited girl with a crush. The battle Shinichi can’t afford to lose has begun!

#4
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 4
2002
DIS-BAND CAMP
Milch may be down, but he’s definitely not out. In fact, he’s back to take (or is it to force?) the gang to participate in the Nagano Music Festival. In preparation for the festival, the students go to a band camp where they do much more than just play music. Chiaki confronts his fear of the ocean; Mine spends his time getting a tan worth singing about; and Nodame the “orangutan,” after the humiliation of getting kicked out of a master class, gets set to prove that she can really play the piano. There are plenty of high jinks–and nobody gets away unscathed.
Plus, there’s a hilarious extra story that takes us back to Nodame’s childhood, as she drives her piano teacher insane with bad jokes and month-old sandwiches. With Nodame, expect the unexpected from beginning to end!

#5
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 5
2003
AN ORCHESTRAL ORDEAL
Chiaki is beyond ecstatic. Maestro Stresemann has decided to conduct the A orchestra and has asked Chiaki to join him. But who will lead the S orchestra? Drastic measures mean a hilarious concert, and a festival to remember. From the student body to the faculty, the whole school is abuzz with anticipation. Nodame is playing a piano concerto, Chiaki is also tickling the ivories (and honored to be lead by the Great Master), and the S orchestra is just thrilled to be part of the program. Of course the real excitement begins the night before the musical event...
Plus, there’s a special story about Chiaki’s first meeting with Sebastiano Viera. You won’t want to miss it!

#6
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 6
2003
HIGH HOPES AND SOUR NOTES
After Momogaoka Music University’s festival, Classic Life magazine runs a big story on Shinichi’s amazing conducting performance. But since graduation, he’s feeling frustrated–and not because he still has a fear of flying (despite the work of a determined hypnotherapist!) Shinichi wonders what the future holds. Then a chance meeting leads the music prodigy into a whole new direction . . . in Japan. Meanwhile, when Nodame visits Shinichi’s family, no one escapes unscathed. Maybe that’s why the friendship between Nodame and Shinichi is threatened–and could mean the end of Nodame’s Cantabile!

#7
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 7
2003
A STUNNING DEBUT
Shinichi has always wanted to conduct his own group of musicians. Now, with the Rising Star Orchestra, his dream is becoming a reality. But there are many challenges to delayed rehearsals, too many soloists vying for the spotlight, and arguments over what piece of music they should play. Meanwhile, Nodame has troubles of her own. Etoh-sensei is trying to give her piano lessons, but she wants nothing to do with him! Nodame would much rather be helping her friend Shinichi–now that a grand hall has been reserved for the Rising Star Orchestra’s big debut . . . and Shinichi must prepare for the biggest show of his life!

#8
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 8
2004
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!

#9
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 9
2004
MUSIC TO THE EARS
Nodame’s grueling lessons with her teacher have paid At last she agrees to play in a piano competition. Too bad there’s not enough time for Nodame to learn all the required pieces... Meanwhile, Shinichi has mysteriously overcome his fear of flying and finally decided to go to Europe to further his musical studies. Out of the blue, he asks Nodame to join him–but she turns him down. Determined Shinichi travels to Nodame’s hometown. Will the challenge prove too great, once he finds out about Nodame’s strange past–and her wacky family?

#10
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 10
2004
JAPAN INVADES FRANCE!
Look out, Paris! Nodame and Shinichi have arrived in the City of Light to study music. Unfortunately, Nodame focused so much on passing her conservatory exam that she forgot to learn the language. How do you say “Duh!” in French? And one of Shinichi’s neighbors, a French otaku, seems to be filled with amour toward Nodame. No matter how hard Shinichi tries to concentrate on the upcoming conducting competition, the budding romance keeps getting in the way. He wants to feel his music more deeply–but are there other feelings he needs to face?

#11
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 11
2005
FRENCH CONNECTION!
Nodame and Chiaki are studying music in Paris–but the real drama is happening outside the classroom! As Chiaki’s life is about to take a surprising turn, Nodame makes a new friend, a homesick Chinese exchange student. And it’s not long before Nodame and her buddy land in a heap of trouble at the local Italian restaurant.

#12
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 12
2005
VIVE L’AMOUR?
Paris is full of young lovers and aspiring artists. Nodame and Chiaki happen to be both, but soon they may have to make a choice! It seems that the more time Nodame spends with Chiaki, the more her piano playing hits a sour note. Will Nodame have to choose between music and love?

#13
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 13
2005
CRASH AND BURN
Nodame and Chiaki are spending Christmas in Paris . . . but not together. Nodame is performing in a nativity play while Chiaki is alone, brooding over the past. But when they see each other again, the sparks fly–threatening to ignite a fire that could destroy their romance forever!

#14
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 14
2006
DREAM COME TRUE?
All Chiaki ever wanted was to become a great conductor, and now it’s finally He’s leading his own orchestra. He’s worked hard to get this far, but he still has so much to do. His musicians are sloppy, unmotivated, and out of practice. Chiaki’s ready to devote his life to making his dreams come true–but will they include Nodame, the girl who loves him?

#15
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 15
2006
MOZART COSPLAY RECITAL?
Summer is supposed to be a time for relaxation, but life-changing events are in store for Nodame and her friends. She’s about to play her very first recital–at the château of a Mozart-obsessed, cosplay-loving Frenchman! Meanwhile, Chiaki is making big plans for his orchestra, Kuroki is rehearsing for a major audition, and Tanya is looking for love in all the wrong places. How will they ever survive this summer “vacation”?

#16
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 16
2006
SUFFERING FOR HIS ART
Chiaki is gearing up for his first season as a conductor. The auditions were arduous enough, but that was only the beginning. With one disastrous performance behind him, Chiaki is driving his orchestra over the edge with his passionate perfectionism. Will he inspire his jaded musicians to soar, or will they just crash and burn again?
Includes special extras after the story!

#17
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 17
2007
The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

#18
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 18
2007
Hidup setiap insan tak mungkin berhenti di satu titik, begitu pun dengan Chiaki yang memutuskan pindah apartemen agar dapat lebih berkonsentrasi terhadap musiknya. Nodame pun mulai sibuk mempersiapkan saloon concert-nya. Setelah keduanya hidup terpisah, musik seperti apakah yang akan mereka hasilkan?

#19
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 19
2007
Kini giliran Tanya dan Yun Long memperlihatkan kebolehan mereka di concour internasional Cantona. Walau diawali dengan rasa tidak percaya diri, namun Tanya kembali menyadari tujuannya datang ke Paris, dan kini ia bertekad untuk serius menghadapi tantangan di hadapannya. Sedangkan Yun Long yang selalu rajin berlatih justru mengalami tamparan yang keras ketika gagal menampilkan permainan terbaiknya. Akankah Yun Long dan Tanya berhasil dalam concour Cantona?

#20
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 20
2008
Sekali mendengar komposisi Piano Concerto in G Major karya Ravel, Nodame langsung terpesona dan bisa memainkannya di piano! Hal ini pun membangkitkan semangat Nodame untuk mengikuti concour, tapi lagi-lagi Auclair menolak dan menyatakan Nodame belum siap. Namun, kali ini Chiaki siap mengerahkan seluruh kemampuannya untuk memoles bakat Nodame!

#21
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 21
2008
ราเวลที่จิอากิบรรเลงร่วมกับ Rui ~สะท้อนถึงใจโนดาเมะในรูปแบบใดกัน?~ จิอากิ และ Rui ซ้อมหนักเพื่อรับมือคอนเสิร์ตที่กำลังจะมาถึง เสียงของราเวลที่ Rui เล่นนั้น เหมือนกับที่จิอากิวาดภาพไว้เปี๊ยบ ซึ่งนั่นคือ เสียงที่เขาอยากจะขับขานพร้อมกับโนดาเมะ ส่วนโนดาเมะนั้น บากบั่นเรียนหนัก จนทำให้อาจารย์โอแคร์ยอมรับในตัวเธอ ทว่า กลับไปรู้เข้าว่า แท้จริงแล้ว Rui ก็ศิษย์อาจารย์เดียวกัน.... โนดาเมะไปฟังคอนเสิร์ตของจิอากิและ Rui ถึงกับออกอาการ...!?

#22
Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 22
2009
Nodame menghilang setelah lamarannya ditolak Chiaki. Tapi, di saat teman-teman Nodame mencari keberadaannya, Stresemann justru mengadakan debut pertama Nodame di London yang meraih sukses besar! Sayangnya, setelah itu Nodame merasa tidak bisa lagi memainkan musik dan kembali menghilang! Akankah Nodame kembali pada Chiaki dan dunia musik klasik?

#23
のだめカンタービレ 23
2009
シュトレーゼマンとの共演で燃え尽きたのだめ。千秋(ちあき)を避け、ピアノから逃げ、のだめが迷い込んだ先は? そんなのだめを千秋は連れ戻すことができるのか? 離れすぎてしまった二人の未来が再び交わる瞬間、そこにはあの曲があった……。カプリチオーソ(気ままに気まぐれに)、カンタービレ(歌うように)。不思議少女・野田恵(のだめ)のクラシック音楽コメディ、ついに感動の最終巻(グランド・フィナーレ)!!

#24
Nodame Cantabile Vol. 24
2010
Setelah mencicipi dunia musik klasik Eropa, Nodame dan Chiaki kini kembali ke Jepang.
Di sana Chiaki kembali berkolaborasi dengan R-S Orchestra! Dan tak disangka-sangka, Chiaki mendapatkan apa yang dia impikan selama ini, yaitu menjadi konduktor opera, sebab RS Orchestra akan mempersembahkan pertunjukan opera untuk pertama kalinya!

#25
Nodame Cantabile Vol. 25
2010
Walau sampai gladi resik terakhir Chiaki masih sulit mengatur White Rose, di hari pementasan mereka tampil dengan sangat memukau! Chiaki pun mendapat kejutan manis di tengah pertunjukan opera The Magic Flute yang mengarahkan para tokoh kesayangan kita pada impian-impian mereka. Lalu, bagaimana dengan Nodame? Seperti halnya Chiaki, di jilid terakhir ini Nodame pun mendapat hadiah termanis!
Author

Tomoko Ninomiya
Author · 29 books
Associated names : 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.