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 19 Music manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 19. [Oshi no Ko]
- 18. Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
- 17. Mangnani Cheonjae Jakgokga Hoegwihada
- 16. Together With the Gods of Music
- 15. Idol x Idol Story!
- 14. Bocchi the Rock!
- 13. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim
- 12. The Artistic Genius of Music Is the Reincarnation of Paganini
- 11. Futsuu no Keionbu
- 10. Nana
- 9. Girl Crush
- 8. Kimi ga Hoeru Tame no Uta wo,
- 7. Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite
- 6. KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo
- 5. Isekai Metaller
- 4. Blue Giant
- 3. Shiori Experience: Jimi na Watashi to Hen na Ojisan
- 2. My Daughter Is a Musical Genius
- 1. Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - side B.B & M.T.C
19. [Oshi no Ko]
![[Oshi no Ko]](/image/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
18. 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
17. 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
16. 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～
15. 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！
14. 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！
13. 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
12. 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
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. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. 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
6. KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo
"When I woke up this morning there was a beautiful girl, but that was... me!?" - Idol Otaku Ohsaka Yousuke wakes up one morning and realizes he's now a beautiful girl named Ohsaka Yoko. Now with his new appearance and his great Idol knowledge, he will attempt to become the number one idol.
Disgusting Otaku, Become an Idol! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キモオタ、アイドルやるってよ, KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo
5. Isekai Metaller
Alex, a devoted metalhead, finds himself in deep sorrow at his band's breakup concert. Amidst the sadness, he experiences an electrical accident due to equipment trouble... When he wakes up, he discovers he has been transported to another world! In this new world, Alex encounters situations that are a "metalhead's dream," featuring werewolves and dragons, which excite him immensely. He is determined to lead this other world to peace with his metal spirit, but... It's the start of a heartwarming isekai comedy.
Isekai Metaller is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界メタラー, Another World Metaller, Isekai Metara, Isekai Metaller Lv.999, Isekai Metaller Level 999
4. Blue Giant
A high school 3rd year student, Miyamoto Dai, whose heart was touched by Jazz, continued to play the Saxophone alone in Kawahara, rain or shine, day or night, for many years. "I want to become the world's best Saxophone player...!!" Effort, talent, faith, environment, luck...which are necessary? A tale of reaching towards his goal recklessly and sincerely begins in Hirosegawa, Sendai.
Nominated for the 8th and 9th Manga Taisho Award.
Blue Giant has finished publishing and it has 80 Chapters. It is also Known as: BLUE GIANT, Blue Giant
3. Shiori Experience: Jimi na Watashi to Hen na Ojisan
Shiori was once a guitarist in a light music club in high school, but her first live performance was dashed when her brother ran away from home with a lot of debt to become a musician in Tokyo.
A decade later, Shiori is now a high school teacher, leading a boring, uneventful life and paying off the debt...until she runs into the ghost of none other than famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
The story of a 27-year-old woman on her way to becoming a music legend begins here.
My Plain Self and an Odd Old Man is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: SHIORI EXPERIENCE ～ジミなわたしとヘンなおじさん～, Shiori Experience, シオリエクスペリエンス ~ジミなわたしとヘンなおじさん~, Shiori Experience - Jimi na Watashi to Hen na Oji-san
2. My Daughter Is a Musical Genius
I was crazy about music and dedicated my entire life to it, but I neglected my daughter. I soon started to regret that for the rest of my pathetic life. Just like that, I died, but when I opened my eyes, it was 10 years ago. This time, I vowed to be a good father. By the way, I think my daughter is a musical genius.
My Daughter Is a Musical Genius has finished publishing and it has 110 Chapters. It is also Known as: Daughter of Music Genius, My Daughter Is a Music Genius, My Daughter is a Musician
1. Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - side B.B & M.T.C
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.
Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - side B.B & M.T.C has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- side B.B & M.T.C, Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - side B.B & M.T.C
