Sakura, Amyuu

Following the graduation of every other member of the Koto Music Club, Takezou Kurata is left alone as the new club president. Now burdened with the arduous task of rebuilding membership, he struggles to recruit anyone due to a lack of interest. Just as Kurata has lost nearly all hope in keeping the club alive, the feared delinquent Chika Kudou appears, claiming he will join and become the club president himself.

At first, Kurata refuses to admit such a troublesome person, aware of the dark rumors that have been circulating about Kudou. However, after discovering a more vulnerable side to Kudou and his mysterious connection to the club, Kurata rethinks his decision. The soon-to-be defunct club is saved with the help of koto prodigy Satowa Houzuki, who uses her charms to recruit Kudou's lively friends Saneyasu Adachi, Michitaka Sakai, and Kouta Mizuhara.

With sufficient numbers to retain the club's status, Houzuki declares that they will aim to become the best koto players in the nation, much to Kurata's dismay. This ragtag bunch of young musicians have a road filled with challenges and adversities ahead of them, and by overcoming their fears and differences, their aspirations may very well come true.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kono Oto Tomare!

この音とまれ！

Arakawa, Naoshi

At a very young age, Kousei Arima was strictly taught how to play the piano and meticulously follow the score by his mother, to the point where he dominated every competition he entered with ease. He earned the title of "Human Metronome" for performing almost perfectly. Every musician of his age looked up to him. However, after his mother suddenly dies, he became tone-deaf due to the shock and then disappeared, never to be seen onstage since.

Two years later, Kousei lives a monotonous life with his childhood friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari supporting him. He continues to cling to music, although performing is still an impossibility for him. This is until his unexpected encounter with Kaori Miyazono, a violinist who performs freely without the dictations of a score. A story of friendship, love, music, and a single lie, Kousei's life begins to change and gain color as Kaori helps him to take up music again.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso

Your Lie in April

四月は君の嘘

Momose, Yuuichirou

Karasuzuki, Rui

After the Third World War, the world descended into chaos and a matriarchy was established in the power vacuum. In Japan, a new female-only government controls the country, forcing the male population to live outside of Chuuouku. Furthermore, the "H Law" is put into motion, which prohibits all weaponry; instead, people must fight battles using devices called "Hypnosis Microphones" that directly affect the opponent's mind through lyrics.

A year later, a conflict in Ikebukuro rises between two factions: "Mad Comic Dialogue," lead by gang member Samatoki Aohitsugi, and "Starway to Heaven," of which 17-year-old Ichirou Yamada is a part of. Both of them are bound to confront each other in order to gain more territory in the district.

Elsewhere, medical specialist and former assassin Jakurai Jinguji meets the cheerful but mysterious Ramuda Amemura after Ramuda saves him from a rebel attack at the hospital where he works. Impressed by the new musical technology, Jakurai asks Ramuda to teach him how to rap and become a mic-wielder.

When the four men join forces by pure chance, they realize they have what it takes to gain control of all divisions in Japan and fight against the unjust system created by Chuuouku. But everything might not go as well as they planned when their enemies are closer than they expected.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hypnosis Mic: Before the Battle - The Dirty Dawg

ヒプノシスマイク -Before the Battle- The Dirty Dawg

Miyajima, Reiji

People everywhere admire the popular idol group AKB48, and Hiroko Yoshinaga is no different. She dreams of becoming a member of AKB48, but stage fright gets in the way of every audition. Having failed so many times, Yoshinaga decides to tryout one last time before giving up for good.

Though uninterested in idols, Minoru Urayama wants to help Yoshinaga realize her dream. Disguising himself as a girl named "Urakawa Minori," he participates in the audition for AKB48 as well, hoping to assist Yoshinaga through the tryouts. However, things go better than expected when both Yoshinaga and "Minori" are recruited! As he enters the world of pop music, Minoru must continue to hide his secret all while supporting Yoshinaga's dreams and finding one of his own.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

AKB49: Renai Kinshi Jourei

AKB49〜恋愛禁止条例〜

Ideuchi, Tetsuo

Kuwahali

With a passion for richly textured Japanese rock, first-year high school student Chihiro Hatono steps into the world of the light music club, new guitar in tow. But what awaits her behind those doors...? A drama of unfiltered youth and musical ambition takes the stage!

(Source: MANGA Plus)

Futsuu no Keion-bu

Girl Meets Rock!

ふつうの軽音部

Monji, Yuki

The iDOLM@STER Million Live!

アイドルマスター ミリオンライブ！

Kanie, Tetsuji

H-Era Year 3: The legendary rap group The Dirty Dawg has disbanded, an unprecedented event driven by sudden animosity. Ex-members Ichirou Yamada and Samatoki Aohitsugi receive invitations to participate in the first iteration of the Division Rap Battles—a new initiative by the Party of Words that pits the best of each division in Tokyo against one another for territory, pride, and a substantial monetary prize. Due to their hatred for each other, both men form their own respective teams to compete. Ichirou joins forces with his younger brothers, Jirou and Saburou, to form Buster Bros!!!. Meanwhile, Samatoki strikes a deal with corrupt police officer Jyuto Iruma and ex-Navy member Riou Mason Busujima to form MAD TRIGGER CREW.

Using the power of rap, both groups fight their way through their respective division qualifiers to represent Ikebukuro and Yokohama. As the two teams clash with each other, the dispute that caused the rift between Ichirou and Samatoki begins to unravel into a complicated situation involving Japan’s new matriarchal government.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - side B.B & M.T.C

ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- side B.B & M.T.C

Usuta, Kyousuke

Piyohiko has a dream: he wants to be a successful guitar player. Then Jaguar pops up, and forces him to play the recorder, and thus ends Piyohiko's noble dream.

Included one-shots:
Volume 16: Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar [Masuda Kousuke]
Volume 20: Poo

Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar

ピューと吹く! ジャガー

Hakuri

Yukiya Iiyama, an ordinary young boy, is tired of the noisy sounds the city produces. The headphones he wears deafens him from the blasting radio that plays everywhere he goes.

Truthfully, Yukiya holds a deep passion for music and songwriting. However, he hit an art block when his best friend and songwriting partner, Natsumi Souda, rose to fame as a new idol. Today, her music frequently broadcasts on the radio. Although Yukiya is filled with admiration, her music also immensely frustrates him as he cannot write songs anymore.

One day, Souda shows up at the music store Yukiya works in and tries to reinsert herself into his life. She asks him if he has been writing anything new and expresses interest in singing to his music like old times. Yukiya initially acts guarded, but deep down he wishes to be able to write songs again.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Nante Nasakenai Bokura da.

What a Pity We Are.

なんて情けない僕らだ。

Umezawa, Haruto

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.

(Source: ANN)

Bremen

無頼男－ブレーメン－

Ragawa, Marimo

When Setsu's grandfather died, so did Setsu's "sound"—his unique creative spark. Grieving, he goes to Tokyo to find himself...but manages to become totally, literally lost on his first day. Only a chance meeting with Yuna—aka Yuka, the hostess—saves him from being robbed. At first glance their lives seem totally different, but they're both striving for their dreams—hers, of being an actress, and his, of developing his talent with the shamisen—and it could just be that life in the raucous, unfeeling urban sprawl of Tokyo could just be what binds their fates together...

(Source: Kodansha USA)

Mashiro no Oto

Those Snow White Notes

ましろのおと

Kagisora, Tomiyaki

Evergreen

Naomura, Tooru

The story centers around five Japanese high school students who are too young to be called adults, but who no longer think of themselves as children.

Wakana Sakai once took music lessons, but she withdrew from music after losing her mother. Konatsu Miyamoto is a positive-thinking girl who loves singing and spends time after school at the vocal music club. Sawa Okita is a spirited archery club member who dreams of becoming a horse rider. Daichi Tanaka is a chronically late badminton team member who lives with his college student sister. "Wiin" just transfered into Wakana's class after 12 years abroad in Austria.

Music brings Wakana, Konatsu, Sawa and the others together into an ensemble during their last summer in high school.

(Source: ANN)

Tari Tari

TARI TARI

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