MUSIC
Piano No Mori
2011-01-14
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who is been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since he was young. And on the other you have Syuhei, practically breast-fed by the piano as the son of a family of prestigious pianists. Yet it is their common bond with the piano that eventually intertwines their paths in life.
Beck
2011-01-14
For the first 14 years of his life, Yukio Tanaka has been one heck of a boring guy. He has no hobbies, weak taste in music, and only a small vestige of a personality. He yearns for an exciting life, but his shy, and somewhat neurotic personality make him his own worst enemy. Little does he know that his life will be forever changed when he meets Ryusuke Minami, a wild and unpredictable 16-year old fresh from America, who happens to be in a rock-and-roll band named after his Frankenstein-like patched dog--Beck.
Shigatsu Wa Kimi No Uso
2012-07-28
Piano prodigy Arima Kosei dominated the competition and all child musicians knew his name. But after his mother, who was also his instructor, passed away, he had a mental breakdown while performing at a recital that resulted in him no longer being able to hear the sound of his piano even though his hearing was perfectly fine. Even two years later, Kosei hasn’t touched the piano and views the world in monotone, and without any flair or color. He was content at living out his life with his good friends Tsubaki and Watari until, one day, a girl changed everything. Miyazono Kaori is a pretty, free spirited violinist whose playing style reflects her personality. Kaori helps Kosei return to the music world and show that it should be free and mold breaking unlike the structured and rigid style Kosei was used to.
Hikari no Densetsu
2015-04-30
Hikari Kamijo is the young hope of rhythmic gymnastics. Despite her inexperience which often leads her to make mistakes, she's capable of delivering amazing performances. Her creative figures, full of energy, leave everyone in awe. But the path to the Olympic gold medal is long and troublesome, especially when love starts meddling in an already complicated young girl's life.
Ballad Made Soba Ni Ite
2011-01-14
Nomura Hiromi is an aspiration-less girl who is feeling left behind. One day, she catches a glimpse of her classmate Miyamoto Hiroshi's singing form and is moved by his song. Hiromi had always thought that Miyamoto felt as lost as she did, but it turns ou
Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar
2011-01-24
Piyohiko has a dream: He wants to be a succesfull guitar-player. Then Jaguar pops up, and forces him to play the recorder. Thus ends Piyohiko s noble dream.
Benten Rock You
2015-05-12
A Japanese goddess of old takes a keen interest in Anamori Izumi and her ability, a more powerful form of synesthesia. The goddess has a request for her, one which will require her to break out of her shell... and learn how to play the electric guitar.
Under the Bridge
2011-02-11
Harold Sakuishi's favorite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Under the Bridge is (in addition to being the title of an RHCP song) a one-shot store that Harold drew chronicling the story of how he met them in person at one of their concerts, and how they were tied to the reason he started Beck.
Chinatsu No Uta
2011-01-14
The series takes place at a certain Japanese location, where a girl moves in with her aunt to a new house after experiencing some more or less shocking events back home. There she meets a boy named Fuyuki, who she from then on spends a lot of time with. The thing special about Chinatsu is her voice, a voice which many seem to have heard before, but from where? What's so special about this girl, and what'll happen in the future?
Hallelujah Overdrive!
2012-05-19
"Do you believe in the magic of music?" --------------------------------------------------------- Asakura Kosame rejected by the girl he likes. He bought a guitar and created a song solely for the confession in his graduation day in Junior High. Unfortunately, the girl likes another cool boy from another school, whom happened to be a member of a band. Later then, Kosame entered Meiro High. He decided to join a music club and becomes great to show it to the girl whom rejected him for revenge. But, it turns out there is NO music club at Meiro. The one who sees him at that time is...
Conductor
2011-01-14
Kuchiki, a flutist, was plagued by nightmares every night that forced her to seek the help of counselor Matsuzaki. Ishikura, a police inspector, unexpectedly discovered a headless mummified body in an empty apartment and is now on the case. When Kuchiki regains her lost memories, the curtains also opens to a tragedy!
One
2011-01-14
High schooler Jenny You is living a dream. In the public eye, she is a delicate princess, a successful pop star, but in real life, she's a rebellious beauty ostracized by her female schoolmates. She and her classmate, Eumpa Won (One), seem to have nothi
Solanin
2011-01-24
After graduating from college, Meiko went straight to work as an office lady, but she can't help feeling there should be something more to life. Determined to find a worthier goal, she quits work, but can she actually make her neubulous dreams come true- and how will her sudden decision affect her relationship with her boyfriend Taneda?
Rock It Girl
2011-11-12
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. A yuri comedy series about an all-female rock band.Kaname likes playing her guitar and singing by the streets and can't believe her ears when a strange girl who's actually a music producer suddenly offers her a contract for a debut cd.However she tells Kaname that her voice is completely worthless and that she'll have to debut within a band and just be the guitarist. Furthermore, the vocalist who will sing the songs in her place is an arrogant girl full of herself who immediately starts bullying her; however...
Nodame Cantabile Encore: Opera-hen
2012-11-25
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.
Soul Catchers
2013-05-21
Shota Kamine is a boy who could "see? other people's hearts. With this power, he tries to use it for the good of people, but nothing ever goes right. Not being able to sought out the meaning behind the power of his eyes, he becomes discouraged and loses all hope.While then, on the school rooftop he meets a boy, Hibiki Tokisaka, and gets his own heart grasped by the sound of his saxophone!! Kamine who became interested with Hibiki, goes and visits the brass band's concert. There, Kamine witnesses Hibiki's performance shaking up and gripping the people's hearts.Hibiki, who had overcome what Kamine thought could never happen and not possible for him to even do, Kamine approaches him to talk about it, but to find out Hibiki too carry a dark past he cannot tell others. Kamine finds out his secret and he...
Aozora Yell
2011-01-14
Plot: Aozora Yell centers on Tsubasa, a girl who saw an inspirational brass band performance at the finals of the Japanese high school baseball championships one summer. Tsubasa vows to join the band when she enters high school, and she happens to meet a certain boy there.
Teen Spirit
2011-01-14
Hwee Kang is in a band with all his friends and is recruited by a well known company called JBL because they all have the looks of stars. However, there are high expectations. During the audition, what surprise will they give everyone, and what will Hwee Kang do?
Fukumenkei Noise
2013-07-26
Nino is a girl who harbors feelings towards her friend, Momo. Just when she can no longer suppress her feelings, she encounters a boy who composes music...," and "What is the promise Nino made to a boy she met who composes music?"
Taiyou No Uta
2011-01-14
Sixteen-year old Kaoru, who cannot be exposed to sunlight due to her sickness, spends the days sleeping or watching a boy outside her window. During the nights though, she goes out and sings with her guitar in hand. What she dreams of is a love that can't
Sayonara Piano Sonata
2011-04-30
Enter Hikawa Naomi, son of a music critic and Ebisawa Mafuyu, a young prodigy pianist who suddenly dissapeared from the music world.
Kamisama No Sonata
2011-10-28
Kei and a ghost named Shouko struggle to find meaning in their violin playing while being bullied at a school for rich kids.
Hearing The Sound Of Bells
2012-11-22
Hirose Tomoko, a music conservatory student, never found the time to forge new friendships because of how dedicated and hardworking she was as a flute player. Then again, she was never a social bee like her active friend and fellow student-flute player, Okamoto Hiromi. Will Okamoto-san be able to convince Tomo-chin of her sincerest intentions or will Tomo-chin spend another Christmas alone with her flute?Summary Edited by Egio
Akuma To Love Song
2011-01-14
Touzuka High School is a public school with a very low grade point average. One day, a girl, who had been expelled from the state's top school, St. Katria Girls' School, transfers in...Her name is Kawaii Maria. The official reason of her expulsion was due to "violence against the teacher." Because of straightforward comments, Maria starts to become isolated from her class...What is hidden in her past and what will happen to her?Â
Junai Labyrinth
2011-01-14
Ogiwara Umi is an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl with an extraordinary older brother. Ogiwara Haruto is an up-and-coming star actor, and everywhere he goes girls call his name. This would be difficult for any little sister, but Umi has it particularly bad ~ she not only has a brother complex, but she’s actually in love with her brother! But perhaps the more important question is ~ does Haruto feel the same? -- from Mousou Scans
Kiss
2011-01-14
From Perpetual Dreams:Through piano lessons a love slowly grows between the cool adult, Goshima-sensei, and one of his students, a high school girl named Kae. The most popular stylish love romance.
La Corda D'oro
2011-01-14
Every few years, the prestigious Seiso Academy holds a prominent musical competition, and only the very best students at the Academy are allowed to participate. Though all are eligible to apply, only students from the music department actually make it to the competition...until now.Hino Kahoko goes to this amazing school, though she is in the regular department and knows nearly nothing of music. That is until one day, when she meets a curious little creature who introduces himself as a music fairy by the name of Lili. This fairy gives the unwilling Kahoko a magical violin, which any one can play. That day, the names of the students who are to participate in the music competition are announced – and Kahoko's on the list! Suddenly Kahoko is thrown into a world of music, where every note counts, where she must strive to be perfect. And then there are the other competitors, a timid girl and five handsome, musical young men who are all effected by Kahoko's music in very different ways. One thing's for sure – Seiso Academy will never be the same.
Nice Guy Syndrome
2012-04-14
Han Sae Bik, a beautiful singing voice, wishes to be a famous singer in Southern Korea. She moved to Seoul along with her family in order to fulfill her dream. However, she failed in all 48 singing auditions not because of her talent but her unconventional style.Her family, especially her grandfather, is strongly opposed her dream, banning her from becoming a singer because of the thought that it's not a proper job for a person born into a traditional house. Once, when falling asleep in a hairdresser's, she's got her haircut just like a handsome boy . She participated in a singing contest in order to earn money for a wig. She has been mistaken to be a boy and win the contest. An entertainment agency noticed her and asked her to be in a boy band with other 4 members. The story now begins.
Sakura Taisen Kanadegumi
2012-12-19
From Phoenix Serenade Scans:A story set in the Taisho Era. Meet Miyabi Neko, a girl with bad luck from a small place called Izumo, who aspires to become an actress by joining the capital's most popular acting group Hanagumi! And after some hard work, she was finally accepted into Hanagumi! But, when she reaches the capital, there is some disturbing news. Apparently, she is not to join HANAgumi, but the capital's music group KANADEgumi! And she meets some strange but handsome young men on the way? What is Neko's life going to be like in the capital?!
Gravitation
2011-01-14
Shuichi Shindou is determined to take his band Bad Luck to the top of the Japanese pop charts. With his drive, talent, and satiny singing voice, he just might stand a chance. But Fate throws a wrench into his well-oiled machine in the form of a handsome s
Princess Ai
2011-01-14
From Tokyopop:Ai is the only royal princess of Ai-Land, a magical kingdom caught in the midst of a horrific revolution. When Princess Ai makes a hasty escape from her war-torn land, she finds herself in modern-day Tokyo. Confused and in shock, Ai wander
Music of Marie
2011-12-11
A fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties. A world in which men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress. The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world.
Aishite Night
2012-03-19
"Aishite Knight" is set in Osaka, and tells the story of Yaeko "Yakko" Mitamura, an 18 year old girl working in her father's Okonomiyaki restaurant. One day Yakko casually meets a little boy, Hashizo, and his odd cat Juliano. Hashizo has lost both parents when still a baby and has been brought up by his elder brother. Hashizo's brother Go Kato is the lead singer of the emerging rock band "Bee Hive". When Yakko meets Go and his friend and "Bee Hive" member Satomi Okawa an unexpected series of events unfolds.
Idol ga maiban heya ni shinnyuu shitekuru
2013-08-13
Hachiko is in love with her childhood friend. but he’s now a popular idol…
Bokura No Ibasho
2011-01-14
A oneshot about the beginnings of the Japanese pop duo WaT. Told from the point of view of Teppei Koike.
Hitoribocchi Wa Samishikute
2011-01-14
From Intercross:Shio loves to write lyrics, and it's her secret dream to become a singer. However, THAT GUY found out about the dream that she can't tell anyone else about?!Shio has no friends and is known as a devil, because she often writes somethin
My Precious
2011-01-14
One day Minoto was passing by Mayue's place and heard the piano tune through the windows. Fascinated by the beautiful music, Minato approaches to the house and Mayue invites him into the house. Together, they become friends and depend on one another... ho
Youth Gone Wild Manhua
2011-01-14
Yating was working in a recording company until she was fired by her boss (a famous movie actress with a spoiled temperament). Discouraged and jobless, Yating decided to work in a pub where a famous group called "Gangster" regularly played. Along the way, she gets to meet this guy who has the most divine voice. Yating's luck then began to change when her uncle decides to retire and set up his own record company. He asks her to join in his ambition to create the most famous rock group in Taiwan. This is the story of how Yating, being the new manager, tried to create the ultimate rock band!
Go! Go! Heaven!
2011-03-09
Aya, Julia, Michelle and Himiko don't know each other, but they all have the desire to end their lives. They meet through a site on the internet and decide to organize a rock concert. It will be unique in the sense that they want to die on stage, or at least that's what they plan to do. But will fate decide otherwise?
Renjou Sparkle
2011-04-19
Plot: Sawara Yume has been playing the violin for over 10 years now. She's not particularly good at it but she likes to play. Right before her debut in a violin duet, a student from her school tells her that she plays bad and that she should just give up. This doesn't stop Yume, actually, now she is even more determined to do good at the school's violin duet concert. Her plans don't go so well as she ends up playing the duet with Seima, the boy that insulted her violin skills earlier. Despite their differences, the performance goes really well, but what will Yume do after Seima kisses her in front of everyone after the concert?
Kimi No Tame Ni Hiku Chopin
2012-01-17
Our protagonist, Aine, met Hiroshi by chance when she was very little, and she remembers even now how much fun she had listening to his piano performance. She has always dreamt of meeting him again, but when she does, he is called "The Piano Prince" and seems very hard to approach. And then, before her appears the spirit of Chopin himself! He will make the wheel of fate turn for the two main characters!Â
Gekkou
2011-01-14
Everything begins with an odd looking amulet lost by a stranger and picked up by ordinary-highschool-girl Fujimi. Wrong. Actually it begins with a new, haunting song and goes on with a monster chase into the night.What is the secret behind all this?
Mashikaku Rock
2012-02-01
From Shoujo Crusade: Miyako's living her life diligently following rules, just as her deceased father wanted her to. But one day Azuma Koutarou sees her play guitar and blackmail her to join his band. How will she face it up?
Song of the Cloud
2011-01-14
These people have been living unhappy lives because they've never been able to do what they want.Ga Yeon's smart, but wants to become a singer. However, the Korean educational system strongly enforces studying to students without considering the goals and dreams of the student. She's been forced to live a life of suppression.Jae Hee is a piano player, but he's been living in constant delusion of his life. He has mental problems and cannot distinguish reality from a dream.Dong Woo and Min Seo are a couple who are talented musicians but cannot make music they wish to make because of the current situation of the Korean music industry.Hyuk's a very good guitar player, but is forced to be in an idol band, rather than what he really wants to be. The 5 come together to make a band of their own.
Angel Voice
2011-01-14
Plot: A chance meeting between a famous idol and an ordinary girl on a snowy surreal day sets the stage for this manga. Depressed and hopeless, Kurashiki Yuya meets Mayu, whose carefree and live-for-the-moment attitude brings him new hope. In the spur of the moment, Yuya forgets to ask Mayu's name, and watches as she disappears from his life. Much later, Yuya comes across Natsume Tougo and their band, Dessert, along with their new performer who is none other than Mayu. Mayu and Yuya meet again, but Touga is determined to not let her go at any cost!
3
2011-01-24
1+1=3. That is the power of Magic!Kishimori Rino, a third-year student who�s on her way to become a singer. She has both the looks and the talent.Nakanome Kei is a natural musician who's in the same grade as Rino.He has already deve
Otona No Tame No Piano Lesson
2013-06-07
After Shiori loses faith in her piano playing, she meets a weird Physics Professor who asks her to teach him to play the piano.
16 Life
2011-01-14
From Chibi Manga:Sana is an ordinary lethargic female high school student. At karaoke while she was singing enthusiastically a song of her favorite artist, Takase Kazuki, the person himself was watching her…!?
Octave (KAMATANI Yuuki)
2012-03-20
A short story about a boy whose name is Yutaka and sucessfully sings as a soloist in a choir with his soprano voice, but then gets into the trouble of his puberty vocal change. Â
Love & Noise!
2011-01-14
From Shinnen:Band for Life!'s energetic Kuroko thinks of the popular band 'Nitro Pop' as her enemy because there was once a time when she was ignored by their unsociable vocalist and guitarist, Niko. However, their songs and performances are so captivating that it's hard not to be mesmerised by them. As it turns out there's a plan for them to perform at the same live event...!! With a pure funk beat that's guaranteed to capture your heart, the emotional rock romance makes its grand appearance!Also includes: Renai Misui, Ero Pure