A "surreal expansion four-panel manga" following female high school student Kasumi as she searches for things that are sparkling and heart-throbbing.
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.
Kousei Arima was trained relentlessly by his mother from a young age to master the piano and meticulously follow the score, leading him to effortlessly win every competition and earn the nickname "Human Metronome." He was revered by his peers until his mother's death shattered him emotionally, rendering him tone-deaf and causing him to disappear from the stage for years. His life became monotonous as he relied on his childhood friends for support, but he couldn't abandon his love for music. When he met Kaori Miyazono, a violinist who played without constraints, everything changed. Their friendship sparkled with love, music, and a lie, as Kaori spurred him to rekindle his passion for music.
Kanna Tachibana, a mere 26-year-old, had never felt any physical attraction until she was assigned to manage the illustrious pianist, Guy Narisawa Weissenfeld, aka the "Prince of Piano." Listening to his complex tunes stirred something within her, compelling her to yearn for his touch. Despite his reputation for emotionless performances, could Kanna delve into her newfound sensuality with him and breathe life into his floundering career?
Although Souichi Negishi appears to be an ordinary, reserved boy who enjoys walking and admiring flowers, he leads a double life as Krauzer II - the frontman of Detroy Metal City, Japan's most famous underground metal band. Despite his yearning to perform calming and affectionate Swedish pop tunes, Souichi's demeanor and conduct undergo a complete transformation when he takes the stage with his bandmates, producing rowdy and explicit music that contrasts his gentler nature.
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.