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Anime News Network reports that the latest issue of Kodansha's Kiss magazine reveals plans for two live-action "Nodame Cantabile" films. The news follows right on the heels of the announcement that the currently-airing "Nodame Cantabile: Paris" anime series is getting a sequel next fall.

The two movies are continuations of the popular 2006 drama series, which had a two-part special at the start of this year based on the Paris story arc. The story reportedly continues with the Paris chapter.

Juri Ueno and Hiroshi Tamaki will of course reprise their starring roles. The first film has been slated for January 2010, quickly followed by the second in the spring.




A little more information has been revealed about the two "Nodame Cantabile" movies that were recently announced. First of all, Sankei Sports has reported a slightly different schedule for the films. The first one will be released in December 2009, while the second will be released about three months later in the spring. According to distributor Toho, no Japanese film sequel has ever been released so quickly after the first movie.

Producer Hiroki Wakamatsu said that it would have been impossible to fit the story into a single two-hour film, so it was decided that there would be two movies. Another producer, Kuga Maeda, expressed his confidence in the project, saying, "When you see Part I, you'll surely want to see Part II right away."

Filming is scheduled to start next May and last for a total of five months, including a long period in Europe. In order to not disappoint fans of classical music, the producers have requested a famous orchestra to perform at a well-known concert hall for the movie.

As reported earlier, the movies continue the story from the two-part drama special in January, following the musical progress of Nodame (Juri Ueno) and Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki). As for the romance between the two, Wakamatsu did not divulge any information, simply saying that he does not yet know the details.

[swirly-whirl]

WAIT WHAT?!

2 MOVIES?!

i don't really get how that works, but i'm not complaining! (or maybe i just read your article wrong 'cause im so excited HAHA)

i am looking forward to this alot :]

[luthien]

whoa.. just as rumored, it will be movies instead! Would've loved for it to be a renzoku drama instead, for us to savor it much longer.. but I can't complain to almost 4hours of Nodame dose! Still almost a year away, I hope all the casts will get to clear out their schedule for this project so they can all come back together.

[ripgal]

I'm so ecstatic that NC is coming back with 2 movies!

Chiaki Senpaaaaiiiiiii~~~~

[xiaoxing04]

gawd!!!!

please dont let this be just a rumor!!!!!!!!!

ive been waiting for another nodame sequel after the sp..and they give us not just one but TWO movies!!!

i miss nodame and chiaki-senpai so bad~~

[jollibee]

best rumor ever...
hope it comes true...

[goodnessgracious]

It is not a rumour. I am pretty sure it is official. I would rather prefer Season 2 or at least a special though, because I have to wait like forever until the DVD version and the subs are released. But anyway, I am sooo exited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nodame Cantabile is my favourite J-drama along with HYD.

[tru32urluv]

HOMG this is great news haha~ I love Nodame Cantabile so much its not even funny lol.
I can't wait...but wow December 2009? And then the 2nd only 3 months after? That is so quick!
I'm excited haha. I want more romance!!

[Gork]

omg are you serious?!?!!? this is the best news ever if it is true!! I can't wait to see Nodame and Chiaki Senpai in action again, kekeke

[jingaling.]

omg seriously?! 2 movies?
oh wow, i cant wait.

[xsilentangel]

I love it so much!
Ueno Juri and Tamaki Hiroshi are adorable together.
I should rewatch the drama haha, it never gets old and it's been awhile since I've seen it.
I hope the soundtrack is just as good, loved all the music in the episodes/specials.

Gyabo! Mukya! haha

[trinity1418]

Omigosh...omigosh...omigosh...omigosh!!!!

This is like one of the best unexpected news about a series!!!!
I didn't even anticipate that they would continue Nodame Cantabile after the special but 2 movies???

I am like dancing right now!!! I can't wait to tell my brother who actually loves this series more than
I do when I introduced it to him! Omigosh...I'm so excited!!!!!

Ahhhh...I just feel like screaming!!!!

[Justalilodreamer]

AWESOME!!! i cant wait but dang...2010??


saw this in the drama thread but i'll reply in here anyway

[lilgzl]

Gyaboooo!!
I can't express how happy and sooo looking forward to this!!!!!!

[novemberbaby]

This is gonna be good! Nodame's one of my favorite drama characters of all time and I'm so waiting for her craziness to come back!

[innocia]

This news totally made my day , I wasn't anticipating they would come out with anything after the special
I hope Takami Hiroshi gains weight for his Chiaki role though, he looks too thin recently

[forevergirl]

This news totally made my day , I wasn't anticipating they would come out with anything after the special
I hope Takami Hiroshi gains weight for his Chiaki role though, he looks too thin recently

Im happy to hear this news also... yeah your right innocia, he need to gain weight coz on his latest drama "SHuffle" he so skinny which he looks more older than his age, or he looks sick...

[`LANE]

one of my favorite japanese dramas of all time, i cna't wait

[xjujux]

two entire movies of nodame cantabile?
i am definitely excited for this <33
hiroshi and ueno juri are so adorable together ~

[GUCCiBEAR]

yes, meeeee too!
can't wait!