A well-known pianist in the world who is gradually making a comeback, Rui takes a liking to Chiaki soon after meeting him. Rui&#039;s appearance in Chiaki&#039;s life results in Nodame becoming jealous as well as insecure in her ability to perform on a level that will fit Chiaki&#039;s, particularly as Rui&#039;s fame unintentionally thwarts several attempts for Nodame to perform with Chiaki. Rui eventually decides to study music in Paris, though is met with opposition from her well-meaning mother, who pressures Rui to perform in more public performances. Though skilled, she lacks the style and substance of Nodame&#039;s performances and seeks to find the same element in order to improve her own musical ability.     ~!She is actually in love with Chiaki. !~  (Source: Wikipedia)

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".

The series continues the relationship between two aspiring classical musicians, Megumi "Nodame" Noda and Shinichi Chiaki, as students and after graduation.

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Her younger brother [Takashi Oohara](https://anilist.co/staff/96636/) is also a voice actor.

__Non-anime roles:__
- Harran - Goddess of Victory - Nikke (VG)
- Ningguang - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Mikasa - Azur Lane (VG)

Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

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