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Episodes (11)
1EP 1Chiaki and Nodame Arrive in Paris to Refine Their Musical Abilities
Oct 10, 2008Chiaki and Nodame travel to Paris to improve their musical abilities. Having previously resided in France, Chiaki adapts to the new surroundings with ease. In contrast, Nodame encounters various challenges, most notably the necessity of learning the local language to navigate her new environment successfully.
2EP 2Chiaki faces strong competition in his first conducting match against Jean Donnadieu.
Oct 17, 2008Chiaki participates in his inaugural competition as a conductor. During the event, he encounters formidable opponents, including Jean Donnadieu. Jean is identified as one of the apprentices of Sebastiano Vieira. This matchup presents a significant challenge for Chiaki as he navigates his debut in the competitive arena against such experienced rivals.
3EP 3Nodame and Chiaki encounter Stresseman in Paris during their respective musical engagements.
Oct 24, 2008After being compelled to sign a contract with his manager, Chiaki begins traveling globally to attend concerts alongside Stresseman. Meanwhile, Nodame attends her inaugural lesson with an acquaintance at the conservatoire. The narrative highlights the diverging paths of the two musicians as they navigate their professional opportunities in Paris, with Chiaki committing to international performances and Nodame focusing on her immediate musical instruction under the guidance of her established contact.
4EP 4Chiaki prepares for his Paris debut while supporting Nodame during her conservatory struggles.
Oct 31, 2008Chiaki dedicates his time to rehearsing for his upcoming debut concert in Paris. During this period, he notices that Nodame is experiencing significant difficulties and distress at the conservatoire. Concerned about her well-being, he attempts to provide comfort and encouragement to help alleviate her troubles. This interaction leads to a subtle but noticeable shift in their dynamic, allowing their relationship to progress slightly further than before. The episode focuses on Chiaki's professional preparation alongside his personal efforts to support Nodame through her challenging academic experience.
5EP 5Kuroki struggles to adapt to Paris while Chiaki worries about Christmas with Nodame.
Nov 7, 2008Kuroki faces difficulties adjusting to his new life in Paris until he encounters Nodame at the conservatoire. This meeting provides a turning point for his integration into the local environment. At the same time, Chiaki experiences significant insecurity because Nodame is not responding to his phone calls. He begins to doubt whether the two of them will actually be able to spend Christmas together as planned. The narrative highlights the contrasting challenges faced by the characters, with Kuroki dealing with immediate social adaptation and Chiaki grappling with anxiety over his relationship and upcoming holiday plans.
6EP 6Chiaki becomes orchestra conductor while Rui studies and Nodame feels jealous
Nov 14, 2008Chiaki takes on the role of official conductor for a renowned orchestra that is currently struggling with significant challenges. Meanwhile, Rui Son, a celebrated pianist and longtime friend of Chiaki, decides to pause her performance career to pursue studies at a conservatoire. This decision leads to increased time spent together, as Rui’s close relationship with Chiaki becomes apparent. Consequently, Nodame experiences strong feelings of jealousy due to the growing proximity between the two. The episode highlights the professional pressures facing the orchestra alongside the personal dynamics developing among the characters, particularly focusing on the emotional impact of Rui’s academic break and her interactions with Chiaki.
7EP 7Nodame faces disappointment when Rui replaces her in the Marlet Orchestra performance
Nov 21, 2008The Marlet Orchestra is experiencing a shortage of staff members. Consequently, Chiaki requests that Nodame fill a vacant position within the ensemble. Nodame anticipates this opportunity as a chance to perform alongside Chiaki for the first time. However, her hopes are shattered when a misunderstanding occurs. As a result of this error, Rui is compelled to take over Nodame's assigned part. This development prevents Nodame from achieving her desired performance goal with Chiaki. The situation highlights the challenges faced by the orchestra during this period of understaffing and the personal impact of the casting change on Nodame's expectations.
8EP 8Chiaki Auditions Kuroki While Rui Faces Pressure From Her Mother in Paris
Nov 28, 2008Dissatisfied with his initial performance, Chiaki begins searching for new musicians and extends an invitation to Kuroki for an audition. Concurrently, Rui is compelled by her mother, Mrs. Son, to depart from Paris. This decision follows reports from Madame Bellou, who is possibly Rui's landlady, alleging that Rui has been neglecting her duties and spending excessive time at Chiaki's residence. Meanwhile, Nodame dedicates herself to rehearsing for the conservatoire exams, accompanied by Kuroki and Paul duBois as they prepare for their upcoming assessments.
9EP 9Nodame's First Recital in Saint-Malo with Friends
Dec 5, 2008Nodame travels to Saint-Malo alongside Chiaki, Tanya, and Kuroki to perform her first recital. Her companions are concerned about her lack of confidence, as she typically struggles when playing pieces composed by Mozart. The group accompanies her to this significant musical event, hoping to support her through the performance despite her known difficulties with the composer's works.
10EP 10Nodame's debut recital achieves great success and leads to new job offers
Dec 12, 2008Nodame performs her first solo recital, which turns out to be a massive success. The positive reception of her performance is so significant that it results in her receiving additional job proposals from various sources. This achievement marks a notable milestone in her musical career, demonstrating her growing talent and the impact of her debut performance on the audience and industry professionals.
11EP 11Marlet Orchestra Auditions and Concert with Paul and Kuroki Joining
Dec 19, 2008The Marlet Orchestra holds auditions, resulting in Paul and Kuroki becoming new members. Following a period of intense rehearsal, the group prepares for another concert. This performance serves as a critical moment for Chiaki, who aims to demonstrate the progress and results achieved by himself and the other musicians through their collective efforts. The event highlights the culmination of their hard work and dedication to their craft within the ensemble.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen have?
- Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen has 11 episodes.
- When did Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen come out?
- Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen?
- Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen was produced by J.C.STAFF.
- Who directed Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen?
- Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen was directed by Chiaki Kon.
- Is Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen finished?
- Current status of Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen: Finished.








