Nodame Cantabile - 交響情人夢

An interesting Japanese drama full of classical music.

Originally adopted from manga and then being turned into TV drama and animation (it seems to be the golden rule of any popular Japanese comic for sell).

What is the selling point?

1. Love story
For sure, there are lots of possibilities, directions, dynamics, climax, resonances that were blended into the show which audience are greatly entertained. The 2 main characters (Nodame & Chiaki) with 2 extreme characters but shared a single common point: music. Things started to develop from admirer-idol relationship to an equivalent supporters, inspirers. All romantic elements were presented into dramatic settings. An other pair of lovers (the violinists) later became a supportive friendship which the show has been made to all age group viewers.

2. Classic music
Dramas with themes often bring things popular for a certain period of time. Would classic music be appreciated by more HK people? Here's a link that people would like to make a difference:
http://www.petitiononline.com/nodamehk/petition.html

The HK current drama has a theme about ballroom dance, let's see if that works as well..

Is there some other formulas that you have seen in the show? The disappear actor/actress would be such an coincidence as in classic dramas like "Love Generation" or "Hero". The actor and the actress found each others back in the hometown. The old trick always works...!?

Enjoy the show, esp the music...! ^^

photo fr official site (Fuji tv)
Further reading:
1. wiki
2. TV drama official page