Chiaki is an aspiring conductor who faces the challenge of leading an orchestra which is made up of substitutes. Nodame gives her support to her beloved as she works hard towards achieving her dream to pass a promotion exam at their music conservatory. Will Chiaki be able to revive a broken down orchestra and launch his musical career? What will become of Nodame and Chiaki's relationship?
Unfortunately the movie Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Writing | Rin Eto | Screenplay |
| Directing | Hideki Takeuchi | Director |
| Camera | Hideo Yamamoto | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Taisuke Kawamura | Director |
| Production | Wakamatsu Hiroki | Producer |
| Directing | Sekino Munenori | Director |
| Writing | Tomoko Ninomiya | Comic Book |
| Editing | Hiroshi Matsuo | Editor |
| Art | Yôji Abeki | Production Design |
