__Height:__ 181cm

Chiaki is twenty-one years old and a 3rd-year piano student at Momogaoka Music Academy at the start of the series. He is an accomplished pianist and violinist, but is also known to be a perfectionist and highly critical of himself and others. He comes from a distinguished and well-off family, and is a fairly good cook. He seems to think that most &quot;poor&quot; people (such as Sakura Saku) are like the little match girl.     While he dreams of studying abroad and becoming a famous conductor like his mentor, Sebastiano Viella, he must overcome his fear of flying and the sea to do so (he finally did with help of Nodame&#039;s hypnosis).     He is dismayed to discover that the freakish but talented girl, Nodame, lives in the apartment next door to him. However, he develops a sort of empathy with Nodame as he discovers her hidden potential to be a great pianist, and he begins to transcend his perfectionism and begins to enjoy her music and the music of others.     Despite his constant irritation towards Nodame, he eventually develops romantic feelings towards her and he chooses to find a work as a conductor in Paris, where he is going to study.     As Chiaki realizes his life&#039;s ambition to become a conductor, he also finds that he needs Nodame&#039;s support and that he cannot move on without her. He also appears to have fear of being abandoned and surpassed, the former comes from being abandoned by his father as a young boy. Afraid of being abandoned, he often abandons other people instead, especially Nodame. Also he&#039;s constantly afraid of being surpassed by Nodame, trying to go even further from her, which leaves her miserable as she is trying to catch up to him. He also can be considered as insensitive.

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. 
[Written by MAL Rewrite]

__Height:__ 174 cm

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A Japanese voice actor, stage actor, narrator and singer affiliated with talent agency [Atomic Monkey](http://www.atomicmonkey.jp/jp/), having previously worked under [Haikyou](https://haikyo.co.jp/). He's also a chair member of creative production team HeroQ, which he joined in 1994.

__Non-anime voice roles:__
- Miguel O'Hara - *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* (2023 Film; JP dub)
- Toad - *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* (2023 Film; JP dub)
- Marc Spector/Moon Knight, Steven Grant/Mr. Knight, Jake Lockley - *Moon Knight* (2022 TV; JP dub)
- Siegfried Kaslana - Honkai Impact 3rd (VG)

__Height:__ 154 cm (5' 0")
__Hobbies:__ Piano

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Began her voice-acting career in 1999 and has continued her work as a seiyuu for more than two decades. Her younger brother [Chiharu Sawashiro](https://anilist.co/staff/120159) is a fellow voice actor.

__Non-anime roles:__~!
• Aggie in "Madeline" (live-action movie)
• Agrias Oaks in "Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia" (Smartphone VG) 
• Akane in "ZERO ESCAPE: Jikan no Dilemma" (VG)
• Allie Nodens in "7th Dragon III Code: VFD" (VG)
• Anika in "HIT ～Heroes of Incredible Tales～" 
• Aranea Highwind in "Final Fantasy XV" (VG)
• Archer (Artemis) in "Fate/Grand Order" (VG)
• Aruruu in "Utawarerumono" (VG)
• Aya in "Assassin's Creed: Origins" (VG)
• Azel in "Rune Factory Oceans" (VG)
• Banshinatari in "Granado Espada" (MMORPG) 
• Barbara Gordon / Batgirl in "The Lego Batman Movie" (animated movie)
• Barcia in "The Lost Child" (VG)
• Beelzebub in "J-Stars Victory VS" (VG)
• Berserker (Florence Nightingale) in "Fate/Grand Order" (VG)
• Cal 'Drei' Devens in "Phantom of Inferno" (2011) (VG)
• Camilla in "Fire Emblem Fates" (VG)
• Cammy in "Street Fighter IV" (VG)
• Carl Clover in "BlazBlue" (VG)
• Catalina in "Granblue Fantasy" (VG)
• Chidori Yoshino in "Persona 3" (VG)
• Elizabeth in "Persona 3" (VG)
• Raiden Mei in "Honkai Impact 3rd" (VG)
• Raiden Shogun/Raiden Ei in ”Genshin Impact" (VG)
• Acheron in "Honkai Star Rail" (VG)
• Jolyne Cujoh in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven" (VG)
• Twilight Sparkle in "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic/Equestria Girls" (animated cartoon & movies)
• Makoto Makimura in "Yakuza 0/Kiwami 2" (VG)!~

Mona Marshall is an American voice actress, known for her work in a number of cartoons, anime shows, films and video games. Her major credits include South Park, where she voices many of the female characters on the show; Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series, CBS Storybreak, and Digimon. She has also appeared on-stage for television shows such as Cheers and Who's the Boss?

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/SilvioGiraldi)

Silvio is a Brazilian actor, dubber and director.

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.

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)

DVD special episode taking place before Episode 1 of Finale that focuses on Miki Kiyora making it to the final round of a competition in Paris.

(Source: Wiki)

An anime-original story written by Ninomiya Tomoko, this is an extra episode that falls between the end of Nodame Cantabile (Finale) and Nodame Cantabile Opera-hen.  It's spring.  Nodame is getting very close to graduating from the Conservatoire and Chiaki is keeping himself busy professionally.

An OVA centering around the life of Yukihisa Matsuda in Paris with his jealousy of Chiaki who is now a successful conductor also working in Paris. 
(Source: Wikipedia)

Special lesson about Mine, Masumi, Chiaki and Nodame's travel to Nagano.
 Included with the 7th DVD volume.

Spoof anime of classical music manga Nodame Cantabile.

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Kaji has won several awards, including Best Voice Actor at the 12th Tokyo Anime Awards (2013), Best Actor at the 7th Seiyu Awards (2013), and Best Voice Actor at the 36th Anime Grand Prix (2014).

Married voice actress [Ayana Taketatsu](https://anilist.co/staff/101996/) in 2019.

__Non-Anime Roles:__ 
~! Abe (Abraham Attah) in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (live-action film) (Japanese)
Ace in "Final Fantasy Type-0" (VG) (Japanese)
Adol Christin in "Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana" (VG) (Japanese)
Adol Christin in "Ys: Foliage Ocean in Celceta" (VG) (Japanese)
Akio Fudo in "Inazuma Eleven 2" (VG) (Japanese)
Akio Fudo in "Inazuma Eleven 3" (VG) (Japanese)
Akio Fudo in "Inazuma Eleven Strikers" (VG) (Japanese)
Akira Shimotsuki in "Watashi ni xx Shinasai!" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Alex in "Don't Breathe" (live-action film, BD & DVD release) (Japanese)
Arahagi in "Yuugen Romantica Hatenkou: Dai Roku no Nazo - Bakeneko Arahagi" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Arahagi in "Yuugen Romantica Uchouten: Dai Roku no Nazo - Bakeneko Arahagi" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Arahagi in "Yuugen Romantica: Dai Yon no Nazo - Bakeneko Arahagi" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Ayerscarpe in "Arknights" (VG/Mobile) (Japanese)
Ayn Talfryn in "Tales of Zestiria" (VG) (Japanese)
Basil Sabanci in "Valkyria: Azure Revolution" (VG) (Japanese)
Bhunivelze in "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" (VG) (Japanese)
Brainy Smurf in "The Smurfs" (animated TV series/Animax dub) (Japanese)
Bren Turner in "E.X. Troopers" (VG) (Japanese)
Cecil in "Hortensia Saga" (VG) (Japanese)
Dick Grayson/Robin (Brenton Thwaites) in "Titans" (live-action web series) (Japanese)
Eight (VIII) in "Super Smash Bros Ultimate" (VG) (Japanese)
Eln in "Age of Gunslingers Online" (VG) (Japanese)
En Shinohara in "Usotsuki Lily" (VOMIC) (Japanese)
Enji Tsuzuri in "Boku to Majo no Jikan" (VOMIC) (Japanese)
Erik in "Mōjū-tsukai to Ōji-sama ~Flower & Snow~" (VG) (Japanese)
Flynn in "Shin Megami Tensei IV" (VG) (Japanese)
Flynn in "Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final" (VG) (Japanese)
Fudou Akio in "Inazuma Eleven 3 Sekai e no Chousen!! Spark/Bomber" (VG) (Japanese)
Ganryū Hanakiri in "Otome Youkai Zakuro Vol. 10 Limited Edition Drama CD" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Gaon in "Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger" (TV series) (Japanese)
Hayato Ozaki in "Nil Admirari no Tenbin Teito Genwaku Kitan" (VG) (Japanese)
Hero in "Gensosuikoden Tierkreis" (VG) (Japanese)
Hikaru Seto in "Cheer Boy! vol.3" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Hinata in "Aigan Shounen" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Hitoshi Taniguchi in "Reinouryokusha Odagiri Kyouko no Uso" (VOMIC) (Japanese)
Hope Estheim in "Final Fantasy XIII" (Japanese)
Hope Estheim in "Final Fantasy XIII-2" (VG) (Japanese)
Hope Estheim in "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" (VG) (Japanese)
Hoshiguma Doji in "Onmyoji" (VG) (Japanese)
Hyuuga Masamune in "Touken Ranbu" (browser game) (Japanese)
Ichinose Kazuya in "Inazuma Eleven 3 Sekai e no Chousen!! Spark/Bomber" (VG) (Japanese)
Ikuto Taki in "RUNLIMIT Case 2" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Jean Pierre in "Counter Strike Online 2" (VG) (Japanese)
Johnny Joestar in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle" (VG) (Japanese)
Kakeru in "Yandere Heaven Vol. 1" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Kanato Sakamaki in "Diabolik Lovers" (VG) (Japanese)
Katai Tayama in "Bungou to Alchemist" (VG) (Japanese)
Kazuya Ichinose in "Inazuma Eleven 2" (VG) (Japanese)
Kazuya Ichinose in "Inazuma Eleven 3" (VG) (Japanese)
Kazuya Ichinose in "Inazuma Eleven Strikers" (VG) (Japanese)
Kei Okazaki in "Collar x Malice Character CD Vol. 2 Okazaki Kei" (music/Drama CD) (Japanese)
Kei Okazaki in "CollarxMalice -Unlimited-" (VG) (Japanese)
Kei Okazaki in "CollarxMalice" (VG) (Japanese)
Keisuke Takagi in "Devil Survivor Over Clock" (VG) (Japanese)
Kentucky in "Sen Jyushi" (VG) (Japanese)
Leonis in "Record of Agarest War Zero" (VG) (Japanese)
Link in "Hyrule " (VG) (Japanese)
Luy in "Kamigami no Gosui" ("Siesta of the Gods") (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Luke Pearce in "Tears Of Themis" (mobile game) (Japanese)
Michizane in "Ichibanketsu Online" (VG) (Japanese)
Norman in "The Secret Life of Pets" (animated film) (Japanese)
Prince of Darkness in "Shironeko Project" (VG) (Japanese)
Rath in "Black Wolves Saga" (VG) (Japanese)
Rikka Toratani in "Storm Lover V" (VG) (Japanese)
Roche in "BLUE ROSES ~Yousei to Aoi Hitomi no Senshitachi~" (VG) (Japanese)
Sakamaki Kanato in "Diabolik Lovers Blood & LoveSweat" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Sakamaki Kanato in "Diabolik Lovers MORE,BLOOD" (VG) (Japanese)
Sakamaki Kanato in "Diabolik Lovers VERSUS 3 Kanato VS Reiji" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Sakamaki Kanato in "Diabolik Lovers ~Haunted Dark Bridal~" (VG) (Japanese)
Seth in "UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH" (VG) (Japanese)
Shiina Kiya in "PsychicEmotion6" (VG) (Japanese)
Syogo Shiratori in "Kizuna Striker!" (VG) (Japanese)
Takumi in "Fire Emblem Fates" (VG) (Japanese)
Takumi in "Fire Emblem Heroes" (VG) (Japanese)
Tega Sword in "No.1 Sentai Gozyuger" (TV series) (Japanese)
Thomas Edison in "Rinka Nation" (VG) (Japanese)
Thomas in "Antique Carnevale" (VG) (Japanese)
Tokugawa Iemitsu in "Akasasu Sekai de Kimi to Utau" (mobile game) (Japanese)
Tot in "Skyover" (VG) (Japanese)
Touma in "Magical Days ~The Brats's Parade~" (VG) (Japanese)
Walker Yumasaki in "Durarara!! 3way standoff" (VG/PSP) (Japanese)
White in "Granblue Fantasy" (VG) (Japanese)
Will in "Kuro Kishi to Shiro no Maou" (VG) (Japanese)
Yanagi in "Wakidenai ~Ichi no Maki: Yanagi~" (Drama CD) (Japanese)
Yoshiie Ukita in "Shinobi, Koi Utsutsu -Setsugekka Koi Emaki-" (VG) (Japanese)
Yuiga Kakeru in "NORN9" (otome VG) (Japanese)
Yuuichi Haga in "Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers" (VG) (Japanese)
Zen in "Persona Q: Shadow of Labyrinth" (VG) (Japanese)
Zhang Fei in "Sangokushi Lovers" (VG) (Japanese) !~