Masumi Hijiri is a 16-year-old ballet student attending a small school in Japan. When she unexpectedly recieves an invitation to attend a special ballet competition, and later gains admission to a renowned ballet academy, she embarks on a grand adventure of friendship and hardship. She is the weakest of the students, and as such encounters several challenges, but her determination and faith in herself help guide her through the fierce world of ballet.
Swan has finished publishing and it has 208 Chapters. It is also Known as: SWAN −白鳥−, Hakuchou
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Top 5 Manga Like Swan [2024 List]
- 5. The Cherry Project
- 4. Hoshi wo Tsumu Donna
- 3. Subaru
- 2. Princess Tutu
- 1. Glass Mask
5. The Cherry Project
The story about a girl named Chieri (also known as Cherry) who began ice skating ever since she saw the handsome ice skating champion, Tsuzuki Masanori, skate. She pursues her dream of being Tsuzki's partner, all the while facing her rival, 'Princess' Canty. With the help of her friends, and her own courage, can Cherry win the heart of the boy she loves so much...?
The Cherry Project has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェリー・プロジェクト, The Cherry Project
4. Hoshi wo Tsumu Donna
The main character is a student at a ballet school. Her sister is a famous prima ballerina whose grace shows in every move and expression. How does it feel to be compared to a sister like this? In fact, the girl is very talented. She doesn't practice nearly as much as her classmates, yet her performance is always superb. She dances without any pretension because she has no knowledge of her gift...
Pluck the Stars, Donna has finished publishing and it has 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: 星を摘むドンナ, Pluck the Stars, Donna
3. Subaru
A small five-year-old girl named Subaru no longer has time for friends and play. Why is this? Her twin brother Kazuma is dying...and gradually forgetting everything. Even Subaru. And so the girl visits him every day, talking with him and dancing for him, trying to make him remember her. And he always does by the end of the day. Encouraged by a friend to join ballet classes, the girl does so and falls in love with the dance.
Subaru has finished publishing and it has 123 Chapters. It is also Known as: 昴 -すばる-, Dance! Subaru
2. Princess Tutu
13-year-old ballet student Ahiru is clumsy, good-hearted and sweet... and has a big secret. The mysterious Drosselmayer morphed a young duck into a girl to give her a mission: help a Prince to get the parts of his heart back. With that in mind, she morphs into Princess Tutu, whose magical dances ease the pain and purifies the bad feelings.
Princess Tutu has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: プリンセスチュチュ, Princess Tutu
1. Glass Mask
Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the foremost actress of her generation (she is about 20 so far). Maya's greatest rival is Himekawa Ayumi, the beautiful daughter of a famous movie couple. They ultimately vied for the most sought-after role—the "Crimson Goddess". An equally important subplot is Maya's relationship with the handsome and ruthless entertainment mogul Hayami Masumi, who secretly became her number one fan, but misunderstandings and bad-timings have obstructed their romance.
Glass Mask is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Glass no Kamen, ガラスの仮面, The Glass Mask
