A double bass player whose family was in trouble because despite her father&#039;s business is about to bankrupt, however: he did not want to part with his collection of rare violins, until he got some &quot;persuasion&quot; from Chiaki. A student of very short height, Sakura was mistaken as an elementary student, when she first came into the orchestra, and as her instrument is too much larger than herself, people usually do not see her when she is carrying it on her back, thinking it is moving by itself.    Source: Wikipedia

Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist; not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Chiaki from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. 
During his 4th year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki happens to meet Noda Megumi; or as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe at the kind of music she plays. To Chiaki's dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next to his and finds out that she is head over heels in love with him. 
Nodame Cantabile tells the story of Chiaki and Nodame, as they not only learn to deal with each other, but learn lessons from one another as they strive for the top of the musical world. 
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A Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. She is married and has one kid.

**Non-anime roles:**
- Shinano - Azur Lane (VG)
- Emma - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (VG)
- Skirk - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Durandal - Honkai Impact 3rd (VG)
- Jun Kazama - Tekken series (VG)
- Mother - Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (Super Sentai) 
- Rella Melancoryphus Cygnus - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)
- Yi Xuan - Zenless Zone Zero (VG)

An American stage, television, and voice actress who has provided English language voices for Japanese anime shows, animation, and video games. Some of her major roles are Kallen Stadtfeld in the Code Geass series, Miyuki Takara in Lucky Star, Nina Fortner in Monster, Rider in Studio Deen's Fate/stay night, Suigintou the first Rozen Maiden doll in Rozen Maiden, Sawako Yamanaka in K-On!, Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri in Fate/Zero, and Momo Hinamori and Soi Fon in Bleach.

In live-action productions, she portrayed Jolene in the television show Weeds.

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. 
 
(Source: Kodansha USA) 
 
Note: Includes four bonus chapters and the side story "NodaCan BS".

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