Nodame Cantabile

A charming romantic comedy set in the competitive world of classical music, Nodame Cantabile follows the tumultuous relationship between Shinichi Chiaki, a perfectionist pianist with a fear of flying, and the eccentric, messy, but wildly talented Nodame. Published by Random House from 2005 to 2009, this 16-issue series is the English-language release of the beloved Japanese manga by creator Tomoko Ninomiya. It earned a reputation as a warm, humorous, and surprisingly accurate look at music students' lives and ambitions.