What is this genre all about? Music anime generally revolves around people concerned with music in their everyday lives. In addition they often adhere to certain genre conventions, the emphasis on training and practice in preparation for competitions, characters desire for self improvement, and pursuit of a specific goal. This is not unlike the Sports category.
We present you the list of Music manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Music manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
- 19. Yeonggwangui Haeillo
- 18. BEAT&MOTION
- 17. Kimi ga Hoeru Tame no Uta wo,
- 16. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim
- 15. [Oshi no Ko]
- 14. Futsuu no Keionbu
- 13. Idol x Idol Story!
- 12. Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar
- 11. Nana
- 10. Mangnani Cheonjae Jakgokga Hoegwihada
- 9. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
- 8. Bocchi the Rock!
- 7. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
- 6. Ao no Orchestra
- 5. Hello, Melancholic!
- 4. Beck
- 3. Fuuka
- 2. Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite
- 1. Girl Crush
20. Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta depicts the love story between a high school girl and her classmate who she mistakes as a guy outside of school. They eventually bond over their shared taste in rock music.
Note: Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta began as a web comic released on the author's Twitter account since April 10, 2022, and published in print by Kadokawa since April 19, 2023.
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 気になってる人が男じゃなかった, The Person She Fell For Wasn't A Boy, Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta, Kinninaru Hito ga Otoko Jyanakatta, Green Yuri
19. Yeonggwangui Haeillo
Halo, the greatest musician of his time, gets into a car accident on his way to the Grammy Awards. When he comes to, he finds himself in the body of a young Korean boy named Noh Hae-Il. He is left in a place where the surroundings and the times are different. After confirming that Noh Hae-Il's English name is Halo, he feels a strong sense of destiny. Halo enters Hae-Il. He demonstrates his genius even in this era.
Yeonggwangui Haeillo has finished publishing and it has 60 Chapters. It is also Known as: A Tidal Wave of Glory
18. BEAT&MOTION
Tatsuhiko's love for drawing began at a young age, and his aspiration was to work in animation someday. But when the young boy is bullied for his art, Tatsuhiko swears to never draw in front of others ever again. Desperate to find something new to fill the void in his heart, he turns to music, but eventually becomes jaded by his mediocrity.
While out drinking with his friends, Tatsuhiko's sob story earns the ire of a drunk woman, who intimidates the young man into reassessing his attitude toward life. He decides to give animation another chance, and in the process rediscovers his love for the medium, pushing himself to publish a short video. Tatsuhiko is stunned when the video goes viral, even more so when his favorite singer, Nico Kashiwagi, requests a collaboration on her next music video!
Excited to finally meet the artist he has admired for so long, the young man is shocked to discover that Nico is the same bar patron that gave him an earful, though she has no recollection of that drunken night. While initially hesitant of their new partnership, Tatsuhiko slowly learns that there is more to Nico's brutish passion than he realizes.
Beat & Motion has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: BEAT&MOTION
17. Kimi ga Hoeru Tame no Uta wo,
A girl who is troubled by her voice that doesn't match her appearance, and a girl who feels she has reached her limits in songwriting. The story of two young musicians.
Howling Song for Husky Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キミが吠えるための歌を、, Kimihoe, キミ吠え
16. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim
After a night of drinking, aspiring civil servant Ryu Gunwoo passes out, only to awaken three years in the past in the body of a young man named Park Moondae. Before he can even assess the situation, he's given a mission: Debut or Die! Now, Moondae has one year to debut as an idol or face his doom. Luckily, he's able to snag a spot on the famous survival program "Idol Inc.", but with his skills so low and the competition so high, does Moondae stand a chance at becoming a shining star?
Debut or Die! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Debut or Death, If You Don't Debut, You'll Die of Sickness, デビューできないと死ぬ病気にかかってしまいました, 得了不出道就会死的病
15. [Oshi no Ko]
![[Oshi no Ko]](https://media.kitsu.app/manga/56391/cover_image/048d161cfcba4908901a07a09a1afadc.jpg)
"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the "worst possible way," setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!
【OSHI NO KO】 has finished publishing and it has 168 Chapters. It is also Known as: 【推しの子】, My Favorite's Child, Favorite Girl, My Idol's Child, Oshi no Ko, [Mein*Star], เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ
14. Futsuu no Keionbu
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!
Girl Meets Rock! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ふつうの軽音部, Futsu no Keionbu
13. Idol x Idol Story!
Mimi Nagisa (22 years old) is a former idol. Being told she lacked the talent, she gave up on her idol dreams and now she works part-time while attending college. However, the moment she meets the up-and-coming idol Ibuki Nanakusa, her interest is rekindled, and their lives begin to intersect with each other.
Idol x Idol Story! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: IDOL×IDOL STORY！, アイドル×アイドル ストーリー！
12. Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar
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.
Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar has finished publishing and it has 435 Chapters. It is also Known as: ピューと吹く! ジャガー, Blow that Flute! Jaguar, Poo, Poh, Pou
11. Nana
Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city.
Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident and focused. She swaggers into town and proceeds to kick down the doors to Tokyo's underground punk scene. She's got a dream and won't give up until she becomes Japan's No. 1 rock'n'roll superstar.
This is the story of two 20-year-old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of Nana is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties.
Nana has finished publishing and it has 84 Chapters. It is also Known as: NANA, Nana
10. Mangnani Cheonjae Jakgokga Hoegwihada
Success, fame, family… Min Hyeon-Seung, a genius composer who lost everything in an instant, was on the verge of death… He wanted to live a different life, one where he could say that all of his misfortunes were not because of karma.
"How could this happen…"
He was given another chance to live.
Mangnani Cheonjae Jakgokga Hoegwihada is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Nhà Soạn Nhạc Thiên Tài Đã Trở Lại, Return of the Genius Composer, The Return of a Crazy Genius Composer, 天才作曲家のやり直しライフ
9. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
From failed idol to hailed idol!
Flop idol Yongmin dies an unfortunate death but is given a second chance at life in the body of Ian, a super hot rich kid with a voice to match. At his side, he finds Jin, a mysterious soul tasked with guiding Ian to becoming a certified star. But is it really all smooth sailing from here?
My Second Life as an Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
8. Bocchi the Rock!
Gotou Hitori is a high school girl who starting learning to playing the guitar because she dreams of being in a band, but she's so shy that she hasn't made a single friend. However, her dream might come true after she meets Ijichi Nijika, a girl who plays drums and is looking for a new guitarist for her band.
Bocchi the Rock! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！, Одинокий Рокер, 愛好·扎·搖滾！, 爱好·扎·摇滚！
7. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
The Rebirth of Paganini, Joo-won Moon. He was once a gifted violinist, but due to an injury, he gradually distanced himself from music and lived the life of a regular high school student. “I don’t pursue music.” However, perhaps the irony of fate… Joo-won Moon accidentally transferred to the music class of an arts high school, he picked up the violin… Will Joo-won Moon be able to overcome his psychological trauma? And is there a chance for him to be reborn as a true violinist?
The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: High School Musical Genius Is Paganini Reincarnated, El Genio Musical del Instituto es Paganini reencarnado
6. Ao no Orchestra
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.
The Blue Orchestra is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 青のオーケストラ, Ao no Orchestra
5. Hello, Melancholic!
Asano Minato is hiding in plain sight. She’s tall, but she’s very quiet, and very withdrawn. She keeps her hair over her face and her head down. It’s not hard to see that she’s avoiding being seen. While eating lunch alone in her secret spot, she hears what is obviously an instrument. She immediately wonders why, since this high school doesn’t have a band. She knows that… because that’s why she transferred here.
Note: Chapter count includes 4 bonus chapters
Hello, Melancholic! has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: ハロー、メランコリック！, Hello, Melancholic!
4. Beck
For the first 14 years of his life, Yukio Tanaka has been one heck of a boring guy. He has no hobbies, a weak taste in music, and only a small vestige of a personality. He yearns for an exciting life, but his shy, and somewhat neurotic personality make him his own worst enemy. Little does he know that his life will be forever changed when he meets Ryusuke Minami, a wild and unpredictable 16 year-old fresh from America, who happens to be in a rock-and-roll band named after his Frankenstein-like patched dog—Beck.
BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad has finished publishing and it has 103 Chapters. It is also Known as: BECK, Beck
3. Fuuka
The story follows the life of Yuu Haruna, who recently moved into Tokyo with his sisters after their father is forced to transfer overseas on work.
On his way to buy dinner while looking at his Twitter account, a high school girl suddenly crashes into him. Thinking he was taking upskirt pictures of her, the girl takes Yuu's phone, breaks it, and slaps him before leaving Yuu lying on the ground. As it turns out, this girl—Fuuka Akitsuki—also goes to the school Yuu is transferring to.
Unlike most people, Fuuka doesn't own a cellphone; she even listens to music using a CD player. Eventually these two become closer, and decide to form a band with their friends and enter the professional world of music. With Fuuka around, what will now become of Yuu's new life in Tokyo?
Fuuka has finished publishing and it has 204 Chapters. It is also Known as: 風夏, Fuuka
2. Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite
Ririsa Suzunomiya, who is forced to live a cramped life at a girl's school where genuine ladies gather, is drawn to the sounds coming from the old school building...? The gorgeous and ladylike girls shout with beautiful sparks!
Rock is a Lady's Modesty is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ロックは淑女〈レディ〉の嗜みでして, Rock wa Shukujo no Tashinami deshite, Rock wa Lady no Tashina Mideshite, Rock wa Shukujo no Tashinami de shite, Rock wa Lady no Tashinami de shite
1. Girl Crush
Momose Tenka is a first year high school student who can sing, dance, and has a killer body. She's good at everything... except love. She meets a K-pop obsessed girl named Satou Erina, and is dazzled by her earnest nature.
This is the story of two young girls dreaming of becoming K-pop idols! A heart-throbbing story about pure love!
Girl Crush is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ガールクラッシュ, Girl Crush
