Nodame Cantabile — Season 1, Episode 18: Lesson 18: Awakening

Episode synopsis

Finally the time comes for the R-S Orchestra's first concert.

About Nodame Cantabile

Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist; not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Chiaki from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. During his 4th year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki happens to meet Noda Megumi—or as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe at the kind of music she plays. To Chiaki's dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next to his and finds out that she is head-over-heels in love with him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Lesson 1
• E2Lesson 2
• E3Lesson 3: Queen of Percussion Instruments
• E4Lesson 4: Master Milch's Appearance
• E5Lesson 5: Many Years of S Orchestra's Direction
• E6Lesson 6: Secession
• E7Lesson 7: Kazuo's Many Years
• E8Lesson 8: Milch's Repatriation
• E9Lesson 9: Music Festival
• E10Lesson 10: The Notion That Where It Can Charm
• E11Lesson 11: Piano
• E12Lesson 12: Course