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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Awards: 
- Most popular voice actor in the Animage Anime Grand Prix (2004)
- Best Supporting Actor at the 1st Seiyuu Awards (2007)

**Non anime roles:**

- Kamisato Ayato - Genshin Impact (Video Game)
- Otto Apocalypse - Honkai Impact 3rd (Video Game)
- Clotted Cream Cookie - Cookie Run: Kingdom (Video Game)
- Phantom - Arknights (Video Game)
- Tatsulot - Kamen Rider Kiva (Tokusatsu series)
- Luocha - Honkai: Star Rail (Video Game)

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__Hometown:__ Alliance, Ohio, USA

Yuri Lowenthal is an American voice actor, producer and screenwriter known chiefly for his work in cartoons, anime and video games. Some of his prominent roles in animations and anime include Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, Jinnosuke in Afro Samurai, Simon in Gurren Lagann and Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass.

He is married to fellow voice actress [Tara Platt](https://anilist.co/staff/95244/Tara-Platt).

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Born on October 28, 1977
Budapest, Hungary.

He studied at the Magyar Theatre in Budapest. He wanted to become an actor, but later he found himself more drawn to being a voice actor.
His most famous role is Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars and The Clone Wars series. He's also well known for voicing Inuyasha (from Inuyasha) and Danma Kuso (from Bakugan).

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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".

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)

Noriyuki Takahashi