A piano player who lives in the same apartment complex as Nodame and Chiaki do in Paris. He is Chinese and tends to become very sentimental, especially when homesickness is mentioned. He attends a different Conservatory than Nodame. In contrast to Chiaki and Nodame, he is driven to succeed by the expectations of his family. After a mediocre performance at a piano competition Tanya also participated in, he reluctantly considers returning to China to become a piano teacher. He enjoys eating good food, particularly if Chiaki cooks or pays for it.

The series continues the relationship between two aspiring classical musicians, Megumi "Nodame" Noda and Shinichi Chiaki, as students and after graduation.

**Height:** 170 cm
**Skills:** English, kendo (1st dan)
**Agency:** Axl-One

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Married to voice actress [Saki Nakajima](https://anilist.co/staff/95329/Saki-Nakajima). He has also voiced many non-anime roles like Benjamin Hornigold in _Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag_ (video game), Cedric Diggory in _Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire_ (Hollywood film), and Ron Stoppable in _Kim Possible_ (American cartoon).

Non-anime roles;
-Phainon (Honkai: Star Rail)
-Kevin Kaslana (Honkai Impact 3rd)
-Hung (Arknights)

DVD special episode taking place before Episode 1 of Finale that focuses on Miki Kiyora making it to the final round of a competition in Paris.

(Source: Wiki)

Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether. Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is. 
 
(Source: Kodansha USA) 
 
Note: Includes four bonus chapters and the side story "NodaCan BS".

Yunlong Li