Top 19 Music manga you should read right now. [2026 List]

19. 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

18. [Oshi no Ko]

"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

17. Wo De Jiejie Shi Da Mingxing

What? My older sister, who's pretty but lazy and abused me for fun, was born from different parents than me? What? She wants to become a superstar? Fortunately, I have a System to help cheat her way to stardom. What? My parents asked me to help her find a boyfriend? I’m still single, too, why don’t you guys care about me? ! The System suggested that my sister and I are quite compatible, and the System can help pair us up. No way! Being her brother is already bad enough!

My Sister Is a Big Star has finished publishing and it has 242 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Elder Sister is a Superstar, My Elder Sister Is A Famous Celebrity, My Sister Is a SuperStar, Chị Gái Tôi Là Đại Minh Tinh, My Elder Sister Is the Great Celebrity, Wǒ De Jiějiě Shì Dà Míngxīng

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. 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

14. 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

13. Moscow-ui Yeomyeong

After giving up everything and going against his parents' wishes to pursue his dream of becoming a concert pianist, Lee Siyoon is met with a crippling end to his short-lived career when a car accident leaves his right hand immobile. Finding no reason left to live, he attempts to end his meaningless life. But, instead of meeting his maker, he awakens in the company of a large group of Russian servants. Thrown into this new life as Russian heiress, Tatiana Yuryevna Belchenova, there is one thing that's still familiar, the piano. Unable to give up his dream, Siyoon decides to embrace being Tatiana and attends the most prestigious classical music school in Russia. But, with Tatiana's body refusing to cooperate with Siyoon's mind, will he manage to make it to the top this time? To make matters worse, he's surrounded by some surprisingly tough competition and they're all still just teenagers! Confronted with Tatiana's dark secrets, family and classmates who despised the old Tatiana, and teenage boys who are overly interested in the new one, Siyoon has a long road ahead of him.

The Dawn in Moscow has finished publishing and it has 130 Chapters. It is also Known as: Dawn of Moscow, Moscow's Dawn, The Dawn of Moscow, 异国的钢琴之音

12. Eumak Cheonjae-reul Wihayeo

Kang Hyeon, who was ashamed of his poor family, cut off ties with those around him and studied desperately to achieve success, but eventually he realized that his ideals were wrong. To make matters worse, Hyeon, who has cancer, gets run over while trying to save someone who fell on the subway tracks, and returns to the past while listening to the melody of a symphony. Hyeon, who was determined not to live the same life as before, realizes that he has tremendous musical talent...

For the Musical Genius has finished publishing and it has 52 Chapters. It is also Known as: Para el genio musical

11. 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

10. 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

9. 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

8. My Superstar Uncle

"We'll make your dreams come true."

Forced to give up on his dreams of being a singer to look after his mom and niece, Woojin finds himself in a slump. Then one day, he receives an AI robot that claims it will help him realize his dreams. From struggling carpenter to worldwide superstar — will Woojin finally get his shot?

My Superstar Uncle has finished publishing and it has 186 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Superstar Uncle

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. Together With the Gods of Music

A producer who had no talent but wanted to be a successful singer. Death came on the day he thought it was his last chance, but the music immortals did not turn their backs on him.
"If the music immortals don't forsake you, will you really be able to do it? With the music immortals, change began."

Together With the Gods of Music is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Am With the Music Immortals, ゴッド・オブ・ミュージック～音楽の神々と共に～

5. Naeirui Eutteum

As a fan of idol Ryu Seon-Jae, Im Sol was happy fangirling to her heart’s content. That is until one day, Seon-Jae is suddenly found dead. As she grieves, Sol discovers a curious pocket watch that takes her six years into the past. Before she knows it, Sol tracks down a teenage Seon-Jae, and the words “I freaking love you!” spill out. Now, he’s totally creeped out by her, but Sol must somehow win over Seon-Jae to stop history from repeating. With the clock ticking, can she save her future number one?

Tomorrow's #1 has finished publishing and it has 81 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Best of Tomorrow, Tomorrow's Best

4. Superstar wo Utatte.

The protagonist, Oji Yukito, is a 17-year old drug dealer.

"I don't know if I can really rap."
"I don't have anything to sing about. I don't have anything to… say…"

He lost his meth-addicted mother and beloved sister when he was a child, and he was left all alone in the world, except for his best friend, the only one who still believed in him… He is beaten by his boss until he bled, even as he continues to hustle as a drug dealer. What feelings reside in his heart?

Highly praised by fellow artists, this is an extreme human drama about people seeking salvation through music.

is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: スーパースターを唄って。, Singing the Superstar

3. Blue Giant Supreme

The direct sequel to Blue Giant, a manga about the evolution of the young saxophonist Dai Miyamoto in the jazz world. Blue Giant Supreme sees the hero arrive in Europe! Freshly arrived in Munich without speaking a word of German and with an approximate English, he manages to find a roof over his head, a meal and a beer, but struggles to obtain the most important thing: a place where he can have his music heard!

Blue Giant Supreme has finished publishing and it has 88 Chapters. It is also Known as: BLUE GIANT SUPREME, Blue Giant Supreme

2. Princess Ai -The Prism of Midnight Dawn

Princess Ai -The Prism of Midnight Dawn has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: Princess Ai -The Prism of Midnight Dawn

1. Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Hiroi Kikuri no Fukazake Nikki

Hiroi Kikuri, 25 years old, riddled with debt, values alcohol and bass more than life itself while living in a 52-year-old no-bathroom apartment with a shady history. This is her story.

Bocchi the Rock! Side Story: Hiroi Kikuri's Drinking Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！外伝　廣井きくりの深酒日記, Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Hiroi Kikuri no Fukazake Nikki