Polyphonica: Crimson S (Light Novel) - Recommendations

• TV (12 eps)
• 2014

Musical prodigy, Kanade Kohinata, has found herself adrift and unable to regain her creative focus. All that changes, however, when childhood friend Ritsu Kisaragi insists that Kanade and his younger brother Kyouya, both transfer to the prestigious Seiso Academy. The super-competitive orchestra club is in contention for the National Championships, and amidst the fire of competition, Kanade may find herself kindling more than just a passion for music!

• TV Special (2 eps)
• 2009

Hino Kahoko continues to improve her skills at the Seiso Academy participating in music competitions with the help of Lili, the music fairy, the students from the music department, and a new blond charming character.

• TV (25 eps)
• 2006 - 2007

Hino Kahoko is a sophomore at a high school which caters to both general students, and the musically elite. On the first day of class, Hino meets a fairy named Lili and is entrusted with a magical violin; this violin has the ability to express the music in someone’s heart, even if they do not possess the talent for playing the instrument. With the violin in her care, Hino must now compete in a musical competition, but the guilt of not having true musical talent consumes her. Lili’s dream is to bring happiness to people with music, but Hino isn’t sure she has what it takes to be the one to do it. Can Hino perservere, or will she abandon Lili’s dream?

• TV (13 eps)
• 2013

The STARISH sextet is finding success as their careers are put on the fast track! But before they can call themselves true idols, they must win an award...the mysterious "Newcomer Award." Now Nanami and STARISH are facing their toughest challenge yet as they put their talents to the test! And when the six main members of STARISH are taken under the wings of the seniors, their less-than-thrilled upperclassmen will show them what it really takes to become idols.

• TV (13 eps)
• 2015

Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Revolutions continues after the end of Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love 2000% when budding boy band ST☆RISH wins the Uta Puri Award for best new rookie group. All seems well for them and Shining Agency’s other group QUARTET NIGHT, but soon an opportunity to perform in the opening ceremonies of an international sports festival surfaces. It’s group against group in a fierce battle that will take more than 2000% to win; it will have to be a LOVE REVOLUTION!

• TV (13 eps)
• 2011

When Haruka gets the chance to take the entrance exam for Saotome Academy for the Performing Arts, it seems as though she’s one step closer to her dream of composing songs for her favorite singer, Hayato. However, this is no gleeful high school musical experience, and Haruka’s hiding a dreadful secret that may silence her musical ambitions forever. And even if she does get into Saotome, the competition will be more brutal than going on Japan’s Top Idol!

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1998

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2002

In the present day, a young group of friends is eager for their band to play in an upcoming festival. Unfortunately for them, the stage has been cancelled! Now, they must race against the clock to convince the mayor to let them play their Canary's song... for fame and glory!

• TV (13 eps)
• 2013

Third-year student and guitarist Haruki Kitahara wants nothing more than his Light Music Club to play at his upcoming, final school festival. But soon, the other members quit, and Haruki resigns himself to playing one last solo jam session in the now-empty practice room. As he strums the chords of his favorite song "White Album", Setsuna, the school idol with an amazing voice, and Touma, an extraordinarily talented pianist, suddenly join the performance from an adjacent classroom and atop the roof, and Haruki becomes determined to keep the club going. Though one of the girls would rather avoid the spotlight and the other is a loner, Haruki’s passion wins them over and they agree to join. Now, with the performance date fast approaching, the trio spends all of their time together practicing, learning the joys of friendship, and the heartache that comes from falling in love with the same person...

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