It looks like the dates for the special episodes are finally set. The first episode will run on the 4th of January while the 2nd episode will run on the 5th of January. I'm actually excited. It's been awhile since I watch any anime or Japanese drama. And since Winter anime selection turns out to be duds again, at least for me, it looks like it'll just be watching Japanese drama this season. As for the Nodame special, it is now has an official title: Nodame Cantabile in Europe. Looking at the cast list, I'm slightly disappointed that Kuroki (Fukushi Seiji) is not actually on the cast list. I'm also amused that they cast Japanese actors to play Frank and Tanya. Admittedly, Eiji Wentz (yes, one half of WaT), who'll play Frank, is half American but the guy can barely speak English. I've never heard of Becky before so I can't comment on her abilities, both acting and Russian-speaking skill. Speaking of casting, did you know that Mukai Osamu who plays Kikuchi Tooru in Nodame live-action will play Mayama in Honey and Clover live-action? I'm pretty glad with this casting since the guy was pretty funny in Nodame. Hopefully he can bring out Mayama's twisted sense of humour into the live-action.
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