MUSIC
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.
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?"
Love Song (yamagata Satomi) (Yaoi)
2012-08-13
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. [From Nakama]Nakano Atsushi, first-year high school student who didn't open his heart to anybody except his much-loved older sister, even while thinking of putting together a band, isolated himself. His older sister, worried for the obstinate Atsushi, got the cooperation of her fellow student Takase Yuuichi.The sound of the guitar played by Takase, who takes part in an indie band, is in tune with Atsushi's heart and he was made prisoner by Takase's invite “I'd like you to sing together with meâ€, just like a love confession... With a lot of material drawn for the occasion, the wandering of a hazardous love.Â
Kiss and Harmony
2011-01-27
Plot: Miyabi has lost her voice from losing her happy family, and she is adopted by Naozumi who runs a piano school. There, she meets Yue. Yue has loved Miyabi's piano-playing since he was small; he stops playing piano, and looks at Miyabi who closes her heart to the world. Thus, he becomes desperate trying to bring her back to the world of sound, but...
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.
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!
Shooting Star (TAKANO Ichigo)
2011-12-16
Even though she loves singing, due to fear of her older brother's disapproval, all Nonoko Sugisaki can do today is wish on a shooting star. But then, Kenji and Mikki, who hear Nonoko singing, decide to ask her to join their band...?
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
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.
Veins
2011-01-14
From Stiletto Heels:This is a strange love story about a genius who is unable to erase his memories and an average girl.Mika, an average female high-school student, falls head over heels for her beautiful violin teacher, Akizuki, who has the uncanny ability of never forgetting something he`s remembered once.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
THE iDOLM@STER - Million Live!
2015-03-11
14-year-old Kasuga Mirai is just another normal middle school girl in 4 clubs because she cannot decide on one. One day, she meets Mogami Shizuka, in the same year as her, on the school rooftop. From that point onwards, her life is changed to one with a goal: to be an idol!Note: It might be easier to understand if you have read/watched the iDOLM@STER 2.
Utaenai Fairy
2012-08-06
A story about an online singing star who's afraid to let anyone know who she really is.
Kanon
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. One day a 23-year-old Japanese musician travels to Mongolia in order to get inspirations for writing a piece of music. There he meets Kanon whose mother runs the "Hotel Kanon" in the desert. Kanon grew up in Mongolia, does not know who her father is and takes him for dead as her mother told her so. Then Kanon's mother who fell from a horse dies of injury. Before her death, she tells her daughter that she came to Mongolia because she could not stay in Japan as she had an affair with Kanon's father, a musician, who is actually still alive, and she asks Kanon to find him in Japan by becoming a violin virtuoso, but dies before telling her his name. Thus Kanon goes with the young man to Japan where she learns to become a musician in a music school run by Mikami, a handsome young man and worldwide very successful musician and conductor. Soon the younger sister of her mother gives her photos of three musicians, one of whom might be her father. Kanon's erring search for her father begins...Kanon received the 1997 Shogakukan Manga Award for sh?jo manga.
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?
Hayabusa (ROPPONGI Aya)
2011-01-27
Plot: Ryouhei Hayabusa, named after the nearly extinct Peregrine Falcon, no longer sings in public after his chorus teacher removed him from the choir, saying he has a "beast-like" voice. But one day when Saino, a first year, overhears Hayabusa singing, he asks Hayabusa to be the lead singer of his band. Saino then tells Hayabusa that there is a special quality about his voice...After meeting the disillusioned girl Azusa at the beach, Hayabusa immediately falls in love with her. Hayabusa decides to sing again, if not for himself, then at least for she who's also searching for something. By the mangaka of Auto Focus and Isshou Asonde Kurashitai.
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
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.
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
Bodai Kiryou No Aria
2012-08-16
Set eight years after Kiniro no Corda. Kohinata Kanade is a second year violin student at Seiso Academy's Music Division. She lives together at the school dorm called Linden Hall with her childhood friends, brothers Kisaragi Ritsu and Kyouya. They practice intensively day after day at their orchestra club, aiming for victory at the nationwide music concours. However, one day Kanade is told by a boy she doesn't know "Your performance has no flower"?!
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…
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...
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.
Close to My Sweetheart
2011-01-14
Plot: Exchange students of boy and girl schools, the start of a confusing and sweet life? Qu You Lin, a national Judo champion, and Yan Ya Qiao, honored as a traditional Chinese music genius, were forced to study in each other's schools. What You Lin faced at the boys' school, is a shaky Judo club, useless members, and a runaway coach; Ya Qiao, at the girls' school, although nicknamed Little Prince Xiao Qiao, can he live surrounded by stars? Both like to go back to their schools, but still like to find new possibilities
Kimi No Koe Ga Kikitai (Yaoi)
2011-01-14
The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Collection of short stories:1) I Want to Hear Your Voice(Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai) (2 chapters)In Kimi no Koe ga Kikitai, a famous singer is having issues with his voice and he may be unable to sing. He meets a young man at the hospital but the pretty
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.
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.
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?
Shinigami No Aria
2013-06-17
"Death God candidate Yuzuki's final test is grabbing a human soul. In order to do that, she'll have to charm her quarry with her singing.'
Sugars
2011-01-14
Taken from In The Water: Rita Hoshiyama is a second year in middle school and claims to be a rock musician! However, her parents disagree and insist that Rita take up cooking and their family business. But when Sakuya-kun, her idol and family's new dishwasher, ask her to do a live performance the next day, she couldn't help but agree! The problem is, there's only two people in her band...
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.
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
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