theseventhl 's review for:

Nodame Cantabile, Vol. 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya

5.0

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Playful Kiss set at a music school – that might be the best way to describe Nodame Cantabile to the newbie wondering what it’s all about. We have our closed-off quiet male protagonist, Chiaki, and our scatterbrained love struck female protagonist, Nodame, and due to various circumstances the two are practically living in the same space and learning how to deal with each other’s quirks and issues while staying on top of their respective musical studies. But unlike in Playful Kiss, Nodame is not a total ditz; her unorthodox piano playing has Chiaki wondering if he’s living next to a secret musical genius or someone with extremely dumb luck. One thing he is sure of, though, that Nodame is a certified mooch and slob who won’t leave him alone!

Read the rest of my review at Nagareboshi Reviews!