Everyone pretty much summed up the overly high rating. I just needed to add that
it really isn't the number of episodes that's bad. If the storyline didn't drag
so much or span so many episodes for one fight, the number of episodes would
have been fine. Great, in fact, if they had actually added something substantive
to the storyline. But it got to be like pulling teeth. Plus, the ending was bad.
I expected it, but it was annoying, anyway. At most I'd give it a 6.
But it's good that you really enjoyed it and I'm sure you'll enjoy many more.
Good review, although I thought it focused a bit too much on comparisons with
Honey & Clover. I though the palette suited Nodame very well. It's not a
typical anime storyline (focusing more on the aural), so the softer palette
suits it. I loved the animation, although it took getting used to. But it was
nice not having a standard-looking pretty anime gal for the heroine. She's not
supposed to be pretty.
I agree that the music was great. It's good that they had at least one major
score in each episode.
I really liked the way that DN brought a really dark and thoughtful storyline to
the mainstream. You're right that they sort of copped out in the last part and
the ending was disappointing.
Everyone pretty much summed up the overly high rating. I just needed to add that it really isn't the number of episodes that's bad. If the storyline didn't drag so much or span so many episodes for one fight, the number of episodes would have been fine. Great, in fact, if they had actually added something substantive to the storyline. But it got to be like pulling teeth. Plus, the ending was bad. I expected it, but it was annoying, anyway. At most I'd give it a 6.
But it's good that you really enjoyed it and I'm sure you'll enjoy many more.
Good review, although I thought it focused a bit too much on comparisons with Honey & Clover. I though the palette suited Nodame very well. It's not a typical anime storyline (focusing more on the aural), so the softer palette suits it. I loved the animation, although it took getting used to. But it was nice not having a standard-looking pretty anime gal for the heroine. She's not supposed to be pretty.
I agree that the music was great. It's good that they had at least one major score in each episode.
I really liked the way that DN brought a really dark and thoughtful storyline to the mainstream. You're right that they sort of copped out in the last part and the ending was disappointing.