Drama, Mature, Music, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Tragedy
42
1
4
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
31
1
4
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
27
5
3
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 ; Moon, World, and Stars
Music, School Life, Yuri
42
1
4
April 14, 2026
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
46
1
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
22
1
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
81
1
5
October 29, 2025
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
36
1
14
August 6, 2025
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
42
1
22
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
21
1
13
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
24
1
8
November 17, 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
34
1
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
55
1
5
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
47
1
5
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
41
1
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.
Skool of Street School of Street School of Streets 스쿨 오브 스트릿
Drama, Music, Romance, School Life
1.1K
41
116
February 2, 2026
Hyeun is a genius dancer but has stage fright, and Suhyun is a beginner dancer but is not afraid of the stage. This is the Street Dance growth story of two different dancers!
Han Soo-ah grew up with everything a girl could need. Or so she thought, until she realized she was no more than a tool at her father’s disposal. The best she could do for herself was live up to the expectations that sat heavy on her shoulders. She’s resigned herself to such a life, until a fateful encounter in a music store changes things forever. Will the man at the piano be able to restore what Soo-ah doesn’t even know she has lost…?
Dustamu di Bulan April; Nisandaki Yalanın; Tu Mentira en Avril; Your Lie in April; Твоя апрельская ложь; เพลงรักสองหัวใจ; 四月は君の嘘; 四月是你的谎言
Comedy, Drama, Music, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Tragedy
80
1
3
April 5, 2024
As a young boy, Arima Kosei dominated piano competitions and all musicians knew his name. But after his mother passed away, he had a mental breakdown in the middle of a performance when he found out he wasn't able to hear the sound of the piano. Two years later, Kosei hasn’t touched the piano and can't find any joy in his life. Until one day, he meets an energetic and talented girl who would change his life forever.
Buraidan Bureemen; The uninvited guys of Bremen; 无赖男; 無頼男－ブレーメン－
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music, Shounen, Slice of Life
28
1
4
April 5, 2024
Reiji and Kasuga head out to Tokyo to become the "Gods of Rock," but they seem to always attract trouble. On their way, Hayama Ryo and Fujii Ran join them in their quest. Despite its rockstar type look, this manga really is about action.
A Devotion That Changes Worlds / First Love Double Edge / 初恋ダブルエッジ / 첫사랑 더블 에지
Drama, Music, Romance, School Life
29
1
166
July 13, 2024
"All men are wolves! They're aiming to eat girls! If I'm going to get eaten, then I'd rather get eaten by a cool wolf!!" Yoh, who believes that all men are terrible beasts, one day meets her perfectly ideal man, a working adult who goes by "Tono". In the instant moment they meet, Yoh decides to confess her feelings...!!Due to a past trauma, Yoh is plagued by her phobia of men and she publicly announces her hatred for the other gender. She may hate them, but at the same time, she wants to experience love. Her love itself is a contradiction, yet the two strangers began to close their distance. This is a story packed with dangerous romantic comedy centering around a double-edged love!
Love Live!; Love Live! Проект школьный идол; ラブライブ! ―School idol project
Comedy, Drama, Music, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
25
1
0
April 4, 2024
The school idol project is set at a school between Tokyo's Akihabara, Kanda, and Jinbouchou neighborhoods. The school faces the danger of being streamlined out of existence, so nine of its female students decide to become idols to protect their school and boost attendance. from ANN
The manga revolves around Suuko, an idol-loving hikikomori (shut-in) who has one ability: To make any idol popular through the power of blogging. She puts her sights on the Fukuoka idol Itrio and tries to make them sell more, but she is impeded by the charismatic otaku Ryu-san and the underground idol Mariko.
Action, Drama, Music, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural
77
1
10
April 26, 2026
Kamine Shuuta is a person who can see a person's heart (literally) whether its angry, wounded, broken, guarded, troubled etc... and because of this he's at his wits end, because he can't do anything about it. Tokisaka Hibiki is a saxophonist in the music club. Shuuta first listens to his saxophone on the terrace and wanted to ask something but Shuuta tells him to come to his performance later in the ongoing school festival. After seeing Hibiki's performance he see the notes of music as hands which can heal the wounded, tend the broken, break the shielded hearts in other words "seize the soul" of a person. After the performance Shuuta asks Hibiki "isn't there a person to whom your sound doesn't reach" when asked how he knew it Shuuta says although his sounds can seize hearts of others and move them but his own heart is guarded and is unmoved and troubled. Hibiki then takes Shuuta to his childhood friend Moko (Takizawa Momoko) who loved singing but became mute due to some reason. Shuuta sees her as a Sea of depression and despair Thus begins their journey to heal the heart with music.
Doctor Slump; Dr.スランプ; IQ博; ดร.สลัมกับหนูน้อยอาราเล่; 닥터 슬럼프
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Delinquents, Fantasy, Magic, Mecha, Military, Monsters, Music, Mystery, Police, Reincarnation, Romance, School Life, Sci-fi, Shounen, Slice of Life, Superhero, Supernatural, Time Travel
117
1
6
March 26, 2024
From Viz: When goofy inventor Senbei Norimaki creates a precocious robot named Arale, his masterpiece turns out to be more than he bargained for! This series helped launch Toriyama's career and was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award for shounen and shoujo manga in 1982.
