Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band—until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near.
Hiroi Kikuri, 25 years old, riddled with debt, values alcohol and bass more than life itself while living in a 52-year-old no-bathroom apartment with a shady history. This is her story.
Aono Hajime was a prodigy violinist until he grew jaded with playing the violin due to personal reasons. Now in his third year of middle school, he struggles to decide his academic path. One day in school, he meets Akine Ritsuko, a hotheaded novice violinist who wants to enroll in a high school with a distinguished orchestra club. When he finds himself getting closer to Ritsuko and being brought back to the world of violinists, time starts moving again for him. This is the beginning of a youthful drama where sounds and hearts alike resound in harmony. (Source: MU)
A completely original manga project spun-off from Shin Kamen Rider directed by Anno Hideaki! A dark hero rising story by a superb production team depicting the biggest enemy in Shin Kamen Rider and SHOCKER!
The winner of the MILLION TAG manga competition! A new era of manga begins with this series about the struggle and joy of creating art. Anime and music collide in this new series about growing up and reaching for your dreams!
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!
Sakuma Yukari decided to start a band on her own after seeing a certain band during the Sakura High School festival, then with her best friend Shimizu Kaede, they want to join the Light Music Club only to discover that in their school there isn't a club like that. With help from Sawabe Maho, they discover there is a Light Music Appreciation Society with only one member, Satou Riko.
Kurata Shiho is a middle school student residing in the tranquil mountain town of Kinoto, where she devotes her energy to playing the piano for her school's music club. Her heart's desire is to share her love for music and instruct the community in playing the piano. However, her aspirations stumble when Koba Nanami, a beautiful transfer student from Tokyo, arrives on the scene. Nanami, who exudes an air of arrogance and disinterest towards the rustic atmosphere, makes a profound impression on Shiho. Shiho realizes that she is actually inferior in piano skills to Nanami, who, despite her talent, has abandoned the instrument years earlier. Shiho must confront the possibility of not measuring up to someone who is not passionate about music, leaving her to determine whether to continue pursuing her dream. As a teenager experiencing growing pains, Shiho grapples with the usual challenges of adolescence, including handling friendships, romance, and awkward moments, in addition to her ambitions.
Transfer Student Festival is an official weekly 4-panel comic series revolving around the N cards in SIF.
Introducing Girl's Taste! Starring Sakura, Hanako, Chloe, Kaori and Emiko! And they are not just ordinary girls, but they are extraordinary, and talented girls!
“I’m gonna make the funk music I love popular.” This was once Aida’s resolution, but time slipped by, leading to an ordinary career instead. Now, with each passing day, the sensation of being trapped continues to torment him. In the midst of this, a former bandmate extends an invitation. And when Aida takes up his bass guitar for the first time in a long while, sure enough, his heart trembles to the music…