A thorough review of the bonus footage in Nodame Cantabile Finale! What are the must-see bonus contents?

A thorough review of the bonus footage in Nodame Cantabile Finale! What are the must-see bonus contents?

The appeal and evaluation of "Nodame Cantabile Finale Video Bonus"

"Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is an OVA released on April 7, 2010, based on the popular manga "Nodame Cantabile" by Tomoko Ninomiya. This work has a story with themes of music and love, and has been loved by many fans. Here, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this bonus video.

Story and Characters

The story of "Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is the story of Shinichi Chiaki, who joins the Lou Mallet Orchestra, and Megumi Nodame, who struggles in France. While Chiaki is achieving success in the orchestra, Nodame is busy with assignments from Auclair and is unable to participate in the competition. The story depicts the two characters' hearts drifting apart, leading to a climax of music and love.

The main character, Nodame, is voiced by Kawasumi Ayako, and is known for her memorable line, "What's wrong with having fun playing the piano?!" Chiaki Shinichi is played by Seki Tomokazu, and his assertive personality, in which he says, "I'm the only one who can match this guy!" Other unique characters who make an appearance in the story include Kuroki Yasunori, Tanya, Frank, Song Rui, Yunlong, Jean Donadieu, and Charles Auclair.

Production and staff

The OVA was directed by Kon Chiaki and animated by JCSTAFF. It faithfully recreates the world of Ninomiya Tomoko from the original work, while bringing out new appeal through visual expression. The series was written by Nakashima Kazuki, the character design by Shimamura Shuichi, the music by Matsutani Taku and the Nodame Orchestra, and the music was produced by Fuji Pacific Music Publishing and Sony Music Entertainment. Daisuke Mogi was involved in classical music supervision, pursuing realism in the musical aspects.

Visuals and Music

Although the footage in "Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is only 25 minutes long, it does a great job of conveying the music and emotions of the characters. In particular, the scenes where Nodame plays the piano and the orchestra perform draw the viewer in with their immersive visuals and sound. Music is an important element of the story, and it skillfully combines the beauty of classical music with the emotions of the characters.

The opening theme song is "Manazashi☆Daydream" by Yu Sakai, and the ending theme song is "Kaze to Oka no Ballad" by Real Paradis with Nodame Orchestra. These songs also add to the atmosphere of the story and resonate with the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for those who are interested in music and love stories. It has been particularly praised for its depiction of the relationship between Nodame and Chiaki, and the growth and conflicts they experience through music. Even though it is an OVA, the story is well-crafted and the quality of the images is high, making it a very satisfying work.

This work depicts the climax of the entire series, and is a must-see for fans of the original work. Furthermore, the visual expression that combines the beauty of the music and the charm of the characters will move the viewer. Be sure to check out this video bonus included in the first volume of the DVD package version of "Nodame Cantabile Finale."

Related works and entire series

"Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is an episode from the entire series, and by enjoying it together with other related works, you can understand the story more deeply. Related works include the TV anime series "Nodame Cantabile", "Nodame Cantabile Paris Arc", "Nodame Cantabile Finale", the movie "Nodame Cantabile Movie Prigorota Space Friendship Adventure (Complete Edition)", unaired episodes, OADs, etc. By watching these works in order, you can enjoy the story of Nodame and Chiaki's growth and love even more.

Conclusion

"Nodame Cantabile Finale Bonus Video" is a work that depicts a beautiful story of music and love, and is highly recommended for fans of the original work and viewers who love music. Although it is a short 25 minutes, you can fully feel the emotions of the characters and the charm of the music, making it a highly satisfying work. Please experience the moving story of Nodame and Chiaki through this bonus video.

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