This is a story about a piano, pitifully abandoned in the woods, and a young boy, Kai, who grew up playing it as his favorite toy. While Kai cannot even read sheet music, one day, he meets Shuhei Amamiya, an aspiring child pianist who transfers schools from Tokyo, and their music teacher, Sosuke Ajino. Ajino was also once a gifted pianist, until a tragic accident stole his promising future from him forever. Each from a different background, the trio's personalities gravitate to one another and rebound. All the while, the piano sits patiently, awaiting a hand to play it.... more>>

Note: Received the Grand Prize for best manga at the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2008. <<less

Yuu Haruna just moved into town and loves to be on twitter. Out on his way to buy dinner he bumps into a mysterious girl,... more>> Fuuka Akitsuki, who breaks his phone thinking he was trying to take a picture of her panties. How will his new life change now? <<less

In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anslasax.... more>>

Note: Kazushi Hagiwara published numerous complementary dōjinshi for the series, . There is also the Complete Edition that have a complete redraw of the volume two with includes new scenes of and some minor art touch-ups in the volume one while the later volumes are unchanged. <<less

Pandora's Box led a cursed existence. Through the curiosity of a woman, evil was unleashed and very nearly covered the world in darkness. Miraculously, humanity managed to seal Maou Kestra back into the box, but only with immense sacrifices. Even without their lord, the demons are still a formidable force that has only grown stronger with time, locked in the abandoned capital of the North, Hameln. Fifteen years have passed since that fateful battle...... more>>

Enter Hamel, a travelling minstrel who is so self-centered that he'd sooner cook his guardian crow (and family friend), Oboe, than go hungry for even a minute. Welcome to the world of music and hilarious insanity that is the Violinist of Hameln. Watch as Hamel takes cheap shots at his opponents and bashes pigeons with his giant violin and turns them into dinner.

How WILL the world be saved from Maou Kestra (it's a pun for orchestra, if you haven't noticed) with a hero such as this? <<less

There's a story behind every song and every instrument that plays them. Heart-warming dramas unfold at this musical instrument repair shop in South Africa.... more>>

This series belongs to a universe called the Super String.

(B.C 8000) - - - - - Westwood Vibrato - - Neolithic Girl - - - - - -

Whatever instrument, the genius instrument repairman Cornelia Bobo Warshaw will tune it to your desire. From Yoon In Wan, the author of '', 'New Amhanguhsah' and Kim Sun Hee, the author of 'Three Kingdoms of Go' comes a new creation about music and drama. (From Webtoon Live)

This story was released in Japan, in black and white (and some full color pages). After some time it started to also be released in South Korea, as a webcomic in full color. The chapters are pretty much the same, except for few differences like: the extras in the Japanese version are at the end of each chapter, while in the Korean version it's in a special chapter; and almost all the images are flipped horizontally.

Note: Each chapter (or "track"?) is usually made of multiple parts and each group did the chapter breaks differently. <<less

The son of a famous pianist, music student Shinichi Chiaki dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor like his mentor. Unfortunately, his fear of flying grounds his lofty plans! As he watches other classmates achieve what he has always wanted, Shinichi wonders if he should quit music altogether.... more>>

Then one day he meets fellow student Megumi Noda, also known as Nodame. This oddball girl cannot cook, clean, or even read a music score, but she can play the piano in incomparable Cantabile style. And she teaches Chiaki something that he has forgotten: to enjoy his music, no matter where he is.

Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award for Shoujo in 2004.

The series getting new cover editions (shinsouban) as of Sep 13, 2021. It’ll be 13 volumes total with B6 size and omake pages’ll be added. 1 volume releases in every month. <<less

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.... more>> 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! <<less

Akuma to Love Song revolves around an unusual girl, Kawai Maria who was expelled from her previous school, St. Katria Girls' School, and soon transfers... more>> to Touzuka High School, a public school with low standards. Her sharp tongue and straightforward personality leads everyone to hate her with the exception of two handsome boys who eventually get involved with her. With a devil's aura like hers and an arrogant facade to pair it up with, it's just too hard to be understood. And so Maria needs to deal with bullying, adjusting, fitting in and romance. Just how will a devil like her cope with all these predicaments? <<less

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,... more>> 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! <<less

Kahoko Hino is a student at Seiso Academy, one with an ordinary life. One day, Lili - the mischievous musical fairy who had blessed the original founder of the school - finds Kahoko running late to class.... more>>

Delighted that she is able to see him, Lilli grants Kahoko a magical violin, and a place in the school's annual musical competition, which many students in the music department vie to partake in.

Kahoko refuses, only to be pressed on by the fairy, who constantly nags her until she finally gives way to his pleading. She reluctantly accepts the instrument. As she practices her pieces, Kahoko is amazed that she can play any piece on the violin as long as she knows the tune and plays it with her heart. She later gets more attached to the surrounding boys in the competition.

Also contains the Kiniro no Corda 2 (La Corda d’Oro 2) and Kiniro no Corda 3 (La Corda d’Oro 3) stories. <<less

Though no one in school is aware of it, Ootaki-kun, a first year high school student, is a big fan of 80's songs and idols.... more>> One day, he found out that his classmate that sits next to him, Yakushimaru-chan, has the same interests as him... <<less

These people have been living unhappy lives because they've never been able to do what they want.... more>>

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. <<less

Detroit Metal City is about a death metal band that has gained immense popularity in the indie scene. ... more>>

The main character is a push-over, Negishi Souichi, 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. <<less

Mitsuki loves singing, but a malignant tumor in her throat has prevented her from pursuing her passion. However, Mitsuki's life turns around when two shinigami appear to grant her a temporary reprieve from her illness--and give her singing career a magical jump-start.... more>>

*Includes a short story called Ginyu Meika in volume 2.

Akiyoshi Kiryuu attempts to practice for an upcoming piano competition; however, his practice continually gets interrupted by a girl named Kanon, who claims to be the spirit of a tree. <<less

Pansy is a little girl who was raised by the chimpanzees. She was found in Africa by Mark who always try to reveal Pansy's origin.... more>> Pansy's wild behaviour was suddenly changed when she heard Traumerei sing. She cried sadly... <<less

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... more>> 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.

Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen in 2013. <<less

When they were young, Nino Arisugawa and Momo Sakaki had promised that if they were ever separated, they would use their song to find each other again. However, Momo moved away without notice, leaving Nino with a constant urge to scream. For this reason, she begins wearing a mask.... more>>

During this time, while still missing her first love, Nino encounters Kanada "Yuzu" Yuzuriha, a boy her age who composes music and gives her the nickname "Alice." Nino falls in love with his music, while Yuzu falls in love with her. Every Wednesday they would meet at the beach—but one day, Yuzu also stops coming.

Six years later, Nino and Yuzu reunite in high school—unbeknownst to her, Momo has also entered the same school. Holding on to the childhood promise she made with him, Nino sings Yuzu's songs, hoping that her voice can still reach Momo. However, while she tirelessly tries to reach him, Yuzu continues to long for her, escalating a love triangle that has been built across years of separation. <<less

BECK is the story of fourteen-year-old Yukio Tanaka. He has no hobbies, bad taste in music, and his shy and neurotic personality make him his own worst enemy. Little does he know that his life will be forever changed when he meets rocker Ryusuke Minami, an unpredictable sixteen-year-old with a cool dog named Beck. Ryusuke inspires Yukio to get into music, and the two begin a journey through the world of rock 'n' roll dreams!... more>>

Note: Won the 26th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shounen in 2002 (shared with ). <<less

Apartment building manager by day and electronic music composer by night, Kiyosumi enjoys his "clean and simple" existence free from relationships and distractions. He only needs his music, or so he thinks.... more>>

One day, he gets an unexpected admirer as a distressed female neighbor destroys both his room's window and his solitude... <<less

This is the story of a girl who was forced to become a piano prodigy with the pressure starting from the moment she was born.... more>> Her family has had distinguished musicians in their past. She is constantly forced by her father to practice (up to 12 hours a day, 10 if he's being nice), wear gloves whenever she's not playing, no friends, makeup, etc. <<less

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!... more>>

Extra story in v.9: Only One

Mio, the daughter of a famous international singer, Mayu, has return to Japan. She has the talent, the looks and the soul and she has been scouted by agents to become a singer, but that is not what she wants. What does she want? <<less

In the world, people can be classified into three types: strong carnivores; middle carnivores and herbivores. ... more>>

Somi Han is referred to as "Invisible girl". She befriends a fellow herbivore, Yujin Ko. However Somi Han feels that Yujin Ko is more like a tiger pretending to be a rabbit. Meanwhile, the entertainment industry is in an uproar with the appearance of a fanfiction writer called Foxstar. With incredibly detailed and accurate information about the personal lives of many of Korea's hottest stars, celebrities are more than nervous.

What happens when Somi and Yujin discover each other's secret identities? <<less

Ikuya Magasa is a freshman in high school with no dreams or particular interests, and so he just lets the days pass by.... more>>

On their way home one day, his friend Kaze Amaba makes a shocking confession.

"Truth is, I'm a tengu."

Amaba had longed to live in the world of humans, and in order to remain there, he invites Ikuya to start a band.

From then on, Ikuya?s normal days started to become more and more abnormal? <<less

Cha Hyeseong watches his crush drift away into stardom. He tries to preserve their relationship by enrolling into a school that produces idols -- the... more>> same one she attends. He's immediately assigned to debut in an idol group that focuses on acting, which brings more trouble than he asks for. <<less

Hwee Kang is in a band with all his friends and is recruited by a well known company called JBL, because they all have the looks of a star there are high expectations. During the audition, what surprise did they give everyone and what will Hwee Kang do?... more>>

Note - Discontinued due to the death of the author. <<less