This is a review of the ENTIRE Nodame Cantabile series (drama, SP, and movies). At first I wasn't sure of what to expect from this drama, but I ended up loving everything about it. The story is amazing. It's very funny, and it never gets boring. The movies are a bit more dramatic, but they are just as amazing. The characters are very well developed, and I love each one of the them. It was very cool that story was set in Europe from the Specials on. The cast was GREAT. Ueno Juri is brilliant as Nodame, and it's arguably the best performance of her carrer. Her expressions are priceless. She was even better in the movies.Tamaki Hiroshi. did great as Chiaki too. Takenaka Naoto was EXCELLENT as Stresemann. His performances is very exaggerated, but extremely funny. The acting, in general, is over the top, but it fits the tone and style of the story perfectly. The entire cast is fantastic. The music is OUTSTANDING. This is the best soundtrack I've EVER heard. I mean, it includes music by Beethoven, Mozart and other geniuses of music. Simply spectacular. I think I've become a fan of classical music. The cinematography was beautiful, since the films were shot in Paris and Prague (which is one of my favorite cities). Nodame Cantabile is a very funny and delightful story, with amazing characters, great acting, and a spectacular soundtrack. You won't regret watching it. I'll definitely watch it again someday.