Nodame Cantabile Special

January 3, 2008 | 11 Comments

It looks like the dates for the special episodes are finally set. The first episode will run on the 4th of January while the 2nd episode will run on the 5th of January. I'm actually excited. It's been awhile since I watch any anime or Japanese drama. And since Winter anime selection turns out to be duds again, at least for me, it looks like it'll just be watching Japanese drama this season. As for the Nodame special, it is now has an official title: Nodame Cantabile in Europe. Looking at the cast list, I'm amused that they cast Japanese actors to play Frank and Tanya. Admittedly, Eiji Wentz (yes, one half of WaT), who'll play Frank, is half American but the guy can barely speak English. I've never heard of Becky before so I can't comment on her abilities, both acting and Russian-speaking skill. Speaking of casting, did you know that Mukai Osamu who plays Kikuchi Tooru in Nodame live-action will play Mayama in Honey and Clover live-action? I'm pretty glad with this casting since the guy was pretty funny in Nodame. Hopefully he can bring out Mayama's twisted sense of humour into the live-action.

Posted by Garten

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January 3, 2008 | animejunkie18 wrote:

According to DramaWiki, Fukushi Seiji is in the special. Is the info on that site not updated? Ahhhh, mohhhh....I can't wait for the show!

January 3, 2008 | Elizabeth wrote:

I am super excited for this special too! As for Becky, I've watched her in some dramas, she's not bad and she can definitely speak English (russian is another issue...)

and dramas this season are looking pretty good so far...

January 3, 2008 | Anonymous wrote:

There are some bad animes there have been a rise of fanservice dribble since 200 and now most animes are made for the sake of merchandise also I hope you blog xxxholic season 2 I love the anime and the manga despite how the quality of the anime wasnt too great its story, music and voice acting were great . Also Im glad your going to blog this nodame drama your enthusiasm for this series is awesome . Have you consider blogging the tsubasa ova or genshiken season 2

January 3, 2008 | Capella wrote:

Ah, and how long are they going to take to translate this series!!

January 3, 2008 | Garten wrote:

According to DramaWiki, Fukushi Seiji is in the special.

Ah, I saw it when his name wasn't there. Glad to know that he'll be there too.

January 3, 2008 | AR wrote:

I cannot wait until this special airs!! I have been waiting for it for a almost a year or so ^^

January 4, 2008 | 4rmJapan wrote:

watched it lastnight when it aired here in Japan!!
Awesome!! Was heaps funni...if u enjoyed the drama series...these 2 episodes are a must see! Watch it with an open mind or u will miss it for what it truly is! Keep a luk out for it! i cant wait until tonights episode!! ^^

January 4, 2008 | J wrote:

Becky always seems exuberant in TV programs, I know I'll get a good laugh out of her scenes.

Fans of the Nodame cast are pretty lucky in that most of the actors will be in shows throughout this season; whether it be series or one-shot stories. Well...unless you're a fan of Saeko (contrabass), she isn't in the special and probably won't be doing much work for a while.

January 5, 2008 | boatswain wrote:

I can't wait! If you don't cover this I'll fangirl-bitch-slap you :D

February 22, 2008 | jellyfish wrote:

Oh man I love Becky! I believe she was in Shopping Hero! (one of my fav dramas XD) The casting works out quite well~ (I'm watching it now)

February 24, 2008 | shanty wrote:

I am desperate to know nodame vo. 19???