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 virtuosso, 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...
Shino-chan can't say her own name. She made the first friend after entering high school. Communication full of clumsiness begins. They always find right words belatedly. But the Seishun can even turn a klutz into a star...or not?
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About a girl with stammer aggravated by social anxiety, and her early days in her high school class.
Kanade and Tsuzumi need members for their girl pop band, Angelilly. They think they've found two: Katsuragi Taichi, who wants to be like Caine, a guitarist from his favorite heavy metal band, Gigaween, and Maikura Uta, who wants to sing a solo part in chorus class as well as her sempai, Shiin. Now, Kanade and Tsuzumi have tricked Katsuragi and Maikura into joining their band under false pretenses. The two don't know what they're getting into, but their new life is just beginning.
Eden no Trill; Rakuen no Trill; Song of Love; Trill of Paradise; エデンのトリル; 乐园的心机; 楽園のトリル; 樂園的心機
Comedy, Music, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural
61
0
1
May 15, 2024
Taken from Serenus-Dreamers:
Realizing she is a super unlucky person, Ritsu, freshman in high school, tries to get out of unluckiness and disasters by living in the school dorms and starting fresh. However, with her destined meeting with school's famous genius as well as problematic student Eiri, Ritsu starts to get unluckier everyday....!?
Delinquents, Martial Arts, Music, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
40
0
0
May 15, 2024
I, Shiratori Nagisa, have a secret that I can't tell anyone. That is, pretending to be a boy and going to a normal junior high school The popular "My Future Habit " reappears with even more power!!
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?
The story is about a man who is a medicine seller. He hunts mononoke (demons) and kills them by using a sword. However, before unsheathing his sword he first needs to learn of the form (katachi), the truth behind the human tragedies (makoto) and the reason behind the evils (kotowari) that gave birth to it before killing the demon.
Da Capo (Chae Dae Saeng), The Life of a Piano Genius, The Preliminary Life of a Piano Genius, ピアノの天才の高校生活, 피아노 천재의 예고 생활, 피아노 천재의 예고생활,
Drama, Music, Shounen, Slice of Life
885
21
92
May 13, 2024
Only in death did I realize the meaning of my life. Daehwa Kim is a piano prodigy who drops out of a prestigious performing arts high school due to a lack of passion. Just when he finally discovers his love for the piano at 30, he gets into a fatal accident, only to wake up as a high school student again! Can he turn his fate around this time?
Kids on the Slope; Wzgórze Apolla; Склон Аполлона; 坂道のアポロン; Дети на холме; Схил Аполлона; Apollon on The Slope
Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life
69
0
2
May 13, 2024
Nishimi Kaoru has moved from city to city and school to school because of his father’s job, so having his first day at a new school was just routine for him. Being intellectual in addition to being a transfer student all the time, he has always been seen as an outcast. All he has had to do was bear it as usual until the next time he moved. But things were slightly different this time. First, he started to get close to the class president, Mukae Ritsuko, and secondly, unlikely as it seemed, he grew closer to Kawabuchi Sentaro. Sentaro was infamous for getting into fights, skipping class and was an overall bad boy. Strangely enough, the three of them find common ground in music, namely jazz, and Kaoru finds himself actually enjoying the new town. This series won the 57th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. ***Volume 10 is a side story.
Drama, Mature, Music, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Tragedy
72
0
1
May 13, 2024
Slice of life with a young couple, Inoue Meiko and Taneda Shigeo, and how everyday occurrences affect their lives. Meiko begins contemplating whether freedom without purpose is really the same thing as boredom. This is a retelling of a very common real life situation, perhaps enjoyable for an older fanbase. Art is different, there are no anime-esque deformations here. Nominated in 2009 for the Eisner Award Best U.S. Edition of International Material - Japan. Nominated for the 2009 Harvey Award for Best American Edition of Foreign Material.
Big Noise from the Stairway Landing; 阶梯途中的喧嚣; 階段途中のビッグ・ノイズ
Comedy, Drama, Music, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
118
0
3
May 11, 2024
From MangaHelpers:
When Kamiyama Keito saw Oomiya Honden High School's (aka "Denkou") Rock Band "Kei-On" club, he was immediately struck by a sense of awe and admiration. Once he was admitted into the school, he immediately joined the club. To the despair of Keito, the club was run by 2 degenerate senior students who forbid any real practices. Once spring break turns around, Keita finds out that the 2 seniors were arrested for possession of marijuana, in turn pushing the club into the brink of termination. With the help of the only other member of the club, Tsukumo Shintaro, will Keita be able to prevent the termination of his club? [DrCoke]
Creamy Mami is about a young girl, Yuu, who after seeing a spaceship is given the power to use magic for one year. She is also given 2 cats, Poji and Nega, to watch over and guide her. Using her magic powers to transform into the idol Creamy Mami, Yuu must work hard at acting, singing, helping her parents at their crepe shop, fighting aliens and bad guys, going to school, plus try to get the affections of her childhood friend Toshio.
Note: The third volume was released after the original serialization of two volumes, and has content from the OVA Forever Once More.
Comedy, Music, School Life, Sci-fi, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
53
0
1
May 9, 2024
A boy who can see music... A man rescues an instrument from a museum... And a boy hears the first rhythm...
These stories and more are included in this collection of music-related one-shots from the mangaka of Oh, My Sweet Alien! and Why Not Be My Dog.
Tsuki to Sekai to Étoile; la lune, le monde et une étoile.; The Moon, World and a Star; The Moon, World and Stars; Tsuki to Sekai to Etoile; 月と世界とエトワール
Music, School Life, Yuri
101
0
1
May 7, 2024
Yozora starts her high school days at the Moonlight Academy, a school that specializes in music. She is chasing after Umiyuri-sama, a girl with a heavenly talent for singing. (From: MU)
Blow that Flute! Jaguar; Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar; ピューと吹く!ジャガー
Comedy, Music, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life
92
0
1
May 3, 2024
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.
Growing older is pretty rough and Kenji is finding out just how hard it can be as life starts wearing down on him. On top of trying to make ends meet running a convenience store he has to care for the niece that his missing sister left in his care. Memories of youth make it easier, until those memories come back to haunt him. Continuation of Urasawa Naoki's masterpiece, 20th Century Boys. -- Wikipedia
20. Yüzyıl Çocukları; 20世紀少年; 20世纪少年; 20세기 소년; Abad ke-20 Anak Laki-laki; Chicos del Siglo 20; Chłopaki z dwudziestego wieku; Garçons du 20ème siècle; I ragazzi del XX secolo; Jungen des 20. Jahrhunderts; Những Chàng Trai Thế Kỉ 20; Nijuu Seiki Shounen; پسران قرن بیستم; فتيان القرن العشرين; 20 Seiki Shounen; Хлопці 20-го століття; Anak Laki-Laki Abad 20; เด็กชายศตวรรษที่ 20
From here: Growing older is pretty rough and Kenji is finding out just how hard it can be as life starts wearing down on him. On top of trying to make ends meet running a convenience store, he has to care for the niece that his missing sister left in his care. Memories of youth make it easier, until those memories come back to haunt you. Kenji and his old friends are slowly being drawn into a mysterious conspiracy that could threaten the world. Who is the mysterious "friend", and how does he tie into Kenji's youth? Why are there disappearances and deaths tied into Ochanomizu University? The friend's memories hold the keys to the puzzle, but years between cloud the clues. The strange occurances and the reach of the "friend" conspiracy grow by the day. It will all culminate on New Year's Eve 2000. Will Kenji and the rest of the group be able to put together the puzzle and save the world? Note: The last two volumes of the story were serialized under the name 21st Century Boys and are not included here.
AKB48 is a Japanese idolgroup that has sold millions of albums. Its world famous and every girl dreams of being a member. Hoshina Furea is a shy girl. She has a childhood friend who has a good chance too be an AKB48 member. Her name is Noa. In the school there is an idolgroup named AKB0048. Its a very popular idol group. Only the pretty and talented come to the group. The problem for Hoshina Furea is that she and Noa have the same dream. They want to be in the AKB0048 and get even higher....... What will happen to their friendship? From Phoenix Serenade Scans and Bikkys: In the year 0041, AKB48 had changed their name to 'AKB0048' To protect the affinity of the first generation, they decided to chose a successor. A total screw up research student of AKB Academy, Hoshino Furea, had auditioned but completely failed. And yet why does Hoshino Furea become the successor of the legendary center of 'Maeda Atsuko'?
Boku no Shopan; My Chopin; Мой Шопен; 僕のショパン; 나의 쇼팽
Comedy, Historical, Josei, Music, Seinen, Shounen Ai
104
0
2
April 29, 2024
Chopin and Liszt - both great composers, friends, and rivals. Liszt, after Chopin's death, Liszt remembers their meeting, their friendship, their lives together, and the music they made.
Lily Unohara loves Moment Lily, a band that plays at a small concert hall. After six years of buying their CDs, she's only ever worked up the courage to hand her fan letters to concert staff members, but now that she's in college, she works up the courage to attend a live concert. She gets so wrapped up in the energy of the concert that before she knows it, she's about to miss the last train. Panicked, she tries to leave the venue, but a drunkard gets in her way. That's when Moment Lily's lead singer, Az, comes to her rescue...!!This is a pure love story about an introverted college student and the band vocalist she admires.
We are the Beatles; Мы Битлы; 僕はビートルズ; Nous sommes les Beatles; Boku wa Beatles
Drama, Historical, Music, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Time Travel
71
0
3
April 29, 2024
This is the tale of two members of a Beatles cover band who find themselves transported back in time to 1961 – to a time before anyone had ever heard of the Beatles – and decide to take the mantle of the world’s greatest rock band for themselves!
Musical instruments have minds and bodies, feelings and thoughts. When tossed aside and abandoned, they can become corrupted, even murderous. Petrushka is an instrument unlike the others; she can't make music at all. After she's found by the mysterious Rentarou in a trash heap, they must team up to calm a despairing lute and perhaps reveal the secret to Petrushka's lack of musical ability. Can Rentarou somehow unlock her latent talents? (Source: Fallen Syndicate)
Those Snow White Notes; พิศุทธ์เสียง สำเนียงสวรรค์; ましろのおと; 真白之音
Drama, Music, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life
176
0
5
April 28, 2024
Shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument that looks similar to a guitar. Teenager Sawamura Setsu's grandfather who raised him and his older brother Wakana, recently passed away. His grandfather was one of the greatest Shamisen players and the two siblings grew up listening to him play and learning to play the instrument. Since the grandfather's death, Setsu dropped out of high school, moved to Tokyo and has been drifting, not knowing what to do besides play his Shamisen. That's when his successful and rich mother, Umeko storms into his life and tries to shape Setsu up. She enrolls him back into high school but little does Setsu know that he is about to rediscover his passion for Shamisen. Nominated for the 4th Manga Taisho Award (2011).
From Midnight Scans:
She was born into a family of classical musicians, but Satsuki is the one misfit. She thought that she hated music; but, then, a prince with a guitar appears...?! “You are a genius DIVA!” That’s a lie, right–?!
Comedy, Drama, Josei, Music, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Tragedy
256
0
15
April 24, 2024
Nana "Hachi" Komatsu hopes that moving to Tokyo will help her make a clean start and leave her capricious love life behind her. Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends in a whirlwind world of sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties!
Hotarubi no Mori e; 蛍火の杜へ; Hotarubi no Mori he; Hotarubi no Mori e Tokubetsuhen; Hotaru no Mori; Hibi, Fukaku; Kurukuru Ochi Ha; Forest of the Fireflies; Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light; Khu rừng đom đóm; В лес, где мерцают светлячки; W stronę lasu świetlików; Ateş Böceği Işığının Ormanına; 萤火之森; به سوی جنگل کرم های شب تاب
Drama, Music, One shot, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Tragedy
241
0
10
April 21, 2024
Several oneshots :
1) Overhearing a Flower Song
2) Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light (Hotaru no Mori E)
3) The Fallling of Autumn Leaves
4) Deepening the Scar - deals with incest, and it displays the feelings of a sister towards her brother
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 stranger named Yuki, a romance writer with an attitude. Yuki is Shuichi's biggest critic, but as the two young artists gravitate towards each other, friendship, and perhaps something more, is sure to blossom.
The Secret of AiPri; ひみつのアイプリ / Himitsu No Aipri Full Color Osarai 4-Koma / The Secret of AiPri - Full Color Review 4-Koma ; ひみつのアイプリ フルカラーおさらい4コマ
Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Music, Shoujo
166
0
6
May 19, 2024
The anime, "Himitsu no AiPri," is now available as a cute full-color 4-koma! The main characters are Himari Aozara and Mitsuki Hoshikawa, who enroll in the private Paradise Academy. Himari, who longs to be in AiPri, dreams of making 10,000 friends! She unexpectedly makes her AiPri debut?! She has a secret that she can't even tell her close friend, Mitsuki! However, it seems Mitsuki holds a secret of her own as well... (Translated from Ciao website)
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
61
0
0
April 16, 2024
[From Impossibility]:
Nakamura Sano feels great stress when his girlfriend asks him to meet her father. When he gets the courage to come visit, he discovers that her father is actually a first class DJ who doesn't want his daughter to date Sano. As a result, Sano throws himself into the DJ world and enters the DJ preliminary match to prove himself worthy for his daughter!
[ A Correction From Silvermagic]
From JShoujo:
It’s a story about a girl who lost her every memory. One stormy night a sudden meeting changes her life forever. She starts anew while still trying to set the pieces of the puzzle that was once her life. Soon after, a love that puts everything on a line is born in the girl’s heart.
When their high school’s pop-music club is about to be disbanded due to lack of interest, four girls step up to fill the membership quota. Unfortunately, lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa has never played an instrument in her life. Ever. And although she likes the idea of being in a band, standing in front of the mirror posing with her guitar is a lot easier than actually playing it. It’s gonna be a while before this motley crew is rocking out, but with their spunk and determination cranked to 11, anything is possible!
What to do when a popular idol gets food poisoning and can't leave the toilet, as she's debuting as a radio presenter? You find the sound-alike part-timer at the radio station and get her to stand in, of course...
My Eyes Suddenly Began to Follow Him; Sayonara Sankaku; Tonari no Hanako-san; Tsui Me de Otteshimaimashita.; マシカク・ロック
Music, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
41
0
3
April 11, 2024
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?
There's also three extra stories that are unrelated to the main one.
Drama, Music, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Tragedy
53
0
3
April 10, 2024
Every day Sakuta Gotou likes to zone out to his favorite band the Incest, because it makes him feel at ease. However, this band is very secretive and has yet to have a live performance. Now, when the chance comes to Gotou to see his idol Ive, the band's singer, on stage, he finds out that she is the new transfer student in the classroom next door... and to make this even better she stops the concert and grabs him saying, "I've wanted to see you." What is he going to do now?
Philosophers, burdened with unexpressed thoughts after lifetimes of reflection, have curiously reemerged in our world! Among them, Kierkegaard finds an unconventional outlet for his philosophy...music?! Watch as he rocks the city of Nakano with a comedic twist on philosophy!
Comedy, Drama, Horror, Music, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
30
0
2
April 6, 2024
From Scum-Scans: Detroit Metal City is about a death metal band that has gained immense popularity in the indie scene. The main character is a push-over, Negichi Souchi, who is trying to make a living in the music world, but he didn't imagine in his wildest dreams that it would be in such a band. Read and see what hilarious situations he gets himself into.
