Wadaiko Girls - Recommendations

• Vol: 2; Ch: 18
• 2011 - 2012

Welcome to Harmonia Music Academy, a top-class, world-renowned institution of higher learning for musically gifted students and future defenders of mankind. Yes, that’s right – heroes called “Scratch” to defend humanity. We meet our three unlikely heroes, Shuon Tempermento, Calma Perdentosi and Energico Apassio as they completely and utterly fail a critical Scratch placement exam without scoring so much as a single point. “The Problematic Trio”, as they have come to be known, will have to pull together to resolve Shoun’s brother’s mysterious disappearance, the threat of impending war and cope with their own personal turmoil, all while their school careers are on the line. What will happen to them from now on?

• Vol: 4; Ch: 22
• 2014 - 2016

When Fujiwara Motomu was first introduced to live rock music, he decided it was amazing and he wanted to be a part of it! He ran into a band member from"Blue Bears" (the band he first saw live) at a convenience store, and begged the band member to let him join.The band member told him that if he could get the top rank at the Japan Academy of Music (J.A.M.), he could join them. Fujiwara (nicknamed Fuji Cue) immediately started practicing guitar, and somehow managed to pass the entrance exam for the J.A.M.. At the entrance ceremony, he found that he would be paired with another student, and they would be required to give a live performance at the Welcome Convention. His partner, Hoshikawa Uta, is an incredibly talented girl, who suffers from crippling stage fright.Will they make it through their live performance, and will he be able to achieve his dream of getting to the top?

• Vol: 8; Ch: 70
• 2021 - 2023

Kuon Otogami was a genius pianist whose name is among the greatest in the annals of the music world. He had seven children who also all became genius pianists. All seven except for the one named Lucky that is. This is the miraculous story of a regular kid taking on godly talent!

• Vol: 3; Ch: 18
• 2011 - 2013

Sakura, a 1st-year student at a music high school, loves playing piano. She also quietly loves her friend, Nanoha. Nanoha has adored listening to Sakura play the piano ever since they were children. As the yearly music competition for upperclassmen comes around, Sakura will have to deal with her passion for both the piano and Nanoha. 

• Vol: 2; Ch: 10
• 2018

Two childhood friends, Karen Aijō and Hikari Kagura make a promise that one day they will reunite in the "Revue Starlight" stage after they watch a stage perfomance. Several years later, Hikari returns to Japan after studying abroad in England. She later reunites with Karen and participates in the Revue Starlight with other girls.

• Vol: 9; Ch: 49
• 2007 - 2015

Mondonville Music Academy attracts thousands of elite musicians' applicants from around the world, but only 100 students are accepted into the program every year. But this year, Alistair Lang — who doesn’t know how to read a music score and has no formal music training — was, somehow, accepted into the program as the 101st student.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2009 - 2010

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!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2015

Hoshitani Yuta, Nayuki Toru, Tsukigami Kaito, Tengenji Kakeru, and Kuga Shu struggle to enter the musical department of Ayanagi Academy, a school focusing on music. They want to be accepted to the Star Frame Class, which is directly taught by the members of the Kao Council, the most talented students from the musical department who stand at the top within the academy. Luckily, they are spotted by Otori Itsuki, one of Kao Council members who puts them on his Star Team.

• Vol: 2; Ch: 13
• 2016 - 2017

• Vol: 5; Ch: 20
• 2017 - 2021

Our favourite characters have moved on to college and are all pursuing the new goals that they have set for themselves. Far away in Austria, Tsukimori continues to keep in touch with Kahoko while steadily expanding his violin techniques. Comparing herself to the rest, Kahoko finds herself in distress! Will she be able to follow her heart and discover her own path as well?