Music has always been an integral part of any show, and the same goes for anime. There are countless projects devoted to music. Some are coming out right now. And music is not the only worthy element in them. In fact, music-themed anime come in a variety of genres, from comedy to action. And each has its own special traits that they can show off.
Let's start with a very recent title. This spring, an anime about hip-hop culture was released. In the future, a youth movement known as Phantom Live emerged. Artists create special illusions on stage that are related to their emotions. All this is possible thanks to a special invention - Phantom Metal, which enters into a chemical reaction with the thoughts of the owner. In this setting, four teams decide to compete for the title of the best, and their confrontation takes place in the legendary Paradox club. Now we can already say that the anime has average ratings from fans. Many are repulsed by the unfortunate pace of the narrative. But it is still worth seeing what solutions the creators of anime about hip-hop offer.
Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is an anime series about the lives of Japanese actors and idols, produced by Doga Kobo. Gorou Amemiya, a doctor, lives an ordinary, quiet life. The only bright spot in it is a fascination with the industry of idols. One day, popular idol Ai Hoshino comes to his clinic. Despite many inhibitions, Ai is pregnant. As a professional, he promises the idol that he will do everything possible to ensure that her children are born healthy. However, things don't go according to plan when the stalker kills Gorou. But the story doesn't end there! Gorou is reborn in the body of Ai's child. Oshi no Ko is an unusual story that deceives the audience's expectations. Being a novelty of the spring season, it instantly flew into all possible trends.
Hitori is a lonely girl who, despite her shyness, dreams of creating a music band. She practices hard and plays for many hours every day. Soon she finds friends with musical interests and they start playing together. But her timidity does not go anywhere, it even disturbs her performance. Essentially the anime is very much like K-On!, but the main storyline centers around Hitori. Together with her we learn how music can conquer fears.
Kousei Arima is a brilliant pianist who stopped playing after his mother died. Before this tragic event, the boy had worked hard towards his dream of becoming a great pianist. Meeting with the eccentric violinist Kaori changes his life. The girl inspires Kousei and he begins to play again. But the story still has a surprising twist. In Your Lie in April you will see the underside of music competitions, learn what inspiration is, and realize how strong the healing power of music can be.
The Anthem of the Heart (Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda)
Another anime about the healing power of music is The Anthem of the Heart. Jun Naruse stopped talking when she was a child. Taking the blame for her parents' divorce, she lost the ability to speak. However, while preparing for the school musical, she discovered that she could sing. The Anthem of the Heart seems to have gone unnoticed at the time of release, but you can be sure that this title will definitely be memorable for its encouraging plot.
Sound! Euphonium (Hibike, Euphonium)
Sound! Euphonium is an anime about complicated relationships among musicians. The story centers on Kumiko Oumae, a girl who wants to start her life with a clean slate and enters a new school. However, she is forced to play in the school brass band, and at the same time she has to go through many difficulties that every musician faces. Sound! Euphonium surprises with its attractive characters, good visuals and of course pleasant music.
Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life (Kono Oto Tomare!)
Another story about high school musicians is Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life. After the graduation of his older friends, Takezou Kurata becomes the president of the club and its only member. One day he meets Chika, a rough-looking guy whose grandfather was once a koto master. Kurata invites him to join, then other students arrive, and the koto club slowly begins to come to life. This fascinating anime about an unusual instrument immerses the viewer in a world of inspiring traditional culture. Definitely will appeal to fans of Japanese history!
Sound of the Sky (So Ra No Wo To)
The action of the anime unfolds after the war. Kanata Sorami, inspired by the trumpet playing of a soldier who saved her in childhood, decides to join the army to learn to play the instrument for free. She doesn't succeed the first time, but Kanata doesn't give up and goes to her dream. This anime is worth watching for its mood – authors convey the contrast between the dying world and the will of a girl who is able to find a place for beauty even in difficult conditions.
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (Beck)
Beck is the story of how an unremarkable young man, Yukio Tanaka, meets a guitarist and decides to become a rock musician. This is not a series about the dizzying path to success. The heroes in it do not become famous overnight. We can say that this is a very lyrical story about the love of music, close in genre to a slice of life. The anime shows the seemingly mundane life of a rising rock band, but does it poignantly, with great sympathy for the characters.
Nana begins with a chance meeting on a Tokyo train that changes the lives of two girls with the same name. Nana Osaki, the lead singer of a punk band, goes to Tokyo to become a real singer, and Nana Komatsu goes to her boyfriend. Although the two girls are very different in character, they quickly find a common language, and it becomes the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Nana is rightfully considered one of the most touching musical anime, as it shows the dramatic process of growing up for girls on their way to success from unexpected angles.
For all music lovers and anime fans.
Music has always been an integral part of any show, and the same goes for anime. There are countless projects devoted to music. Some are coming out right now. And music is not the only worthy element in them. In fact, music-themed anime come in a variety of genres, from comedy to action. And each has its own special traits that they can show off.
Let's start with a very recent title. This spring, an anime about hip-hop culture was released. In the future, a youth movement known as Phantom Live emerged. Artists create special illusions on stage that are related to their emotions. All this is possible thanks to a special invention - Phantom Metal, which enters into a chemical reaction with the thoughts of the owner. In this setting, four teams decide to compete for the title of the best, and their confrontation takes place in the legendary Paradox club. Now we can already say that the anime has average ratings from fans. Many are repulsed by the unfortunate pace of the narrative. But it is still worth seeing what solutions the creators of anime about hip-hop offer.
Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is an anime series about the lives of Japanese actors and idols, produced by Doga Kobo. Gorou Amemiya, a doctor, lives an ordinary, quiet life. The only bright spot in it is a fascination with the industry of idols. One day, popular idol Ai Hoshino comes to his clinic. Despite many inhibitions, Ai is pregnant. As a professional, he promises the idol that he will do everything possible to ensure that her children are born healthy. However, things don't go according to plan when the stalker kills Gorou. But the story doesn't end there! Gorou is reborn in the body of Ai's child. Oshi no Ko is an unusual story that deceives the audience's expectations. Being a novelty of the spring season, it instantly flew into all possible trends.
Hitori is a lonely girl who, despite her shyness, dreams of creating a music band. She practices hard and plays for many hours every day. Soon she finds friends with musical interests and they start playing together. But her timidity does not go anywhere, it even disturbs her performance. Essentially the anime is very much like K-On!, but the main storyline centers around Hitori. Together with her we learn how music can conquer fears.
Kousei Arima is a brilliant pianist who stopped playing after his mother died. Before this tragic event, the boy had worked hard towards his dream of becoming a great pianist. Meeting with the eccentric violinist Kaori changes his life. The girl inspires Kousei and he begins to play again. But the story still has a surprising twist. In Your Lie in April you will see the underside of music competitions, learn what inspiration is, and realize how strong the healing power of music can be.
The Anthem of the Heart (Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda)
Another anime about the healing power of music is The Anthem of the Heart. Jun Naruse stopped talking when she was a child. Taking the blame for her parents' divorce, she lost the ability to speak. However, while preparing for the school musical, she discovered that she could sing. The Anthem of the Heart seems to have gone unnoticed at the time of release, but you can be sure that this title will definitely be memorable for its encouraging plot.
Sound! Euphonium (Hibike, Euphonium)
Sound! Euphonium is an anime about complicated relationships among musicians. The story centers on Kumiko Oumae, a girl who wants to start her life with a clean slate and enters a new school. However, she is forced to play in the school brass band, and at the same time she has to go through many difficulties that every musician faces. Sound! Euphonium surprises with its attractive characters, good visuals and of course pleasant music.
Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life (Kono Oto Tomare!)
Another story about high school musicians is Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life. After the graduation of his older friends, Takezou Kurata becomes the president of the club and its only member. One day he meets Chika, a rough-looking guy whose grandfather was once a koto master. Kurata invites him to join, then other students arrive, and the koto club slowly begins to come to life. This fascinating anime about an unusual instrument immerses the viewer in a world of inspiring traditional culture. Definitely will appeal to fans of Japanese history!
Sound of the Sky (So Ra No Wo To)
The action of the anime unfolds after the war. Kanata Sorami, inspired by the trumpet playing of a soldier who saved her in childhood, decides to join the army to learn to play the instrument for free. She doesn't succeed the first time, but Kanata doesn't give up and goes to her dream. This anime is worth watching for its mood – authors convey the contrast between the dying world and the will of a girl who is able to find a place for beauty even in difficult conditions.
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (Beck)
Beck is the story of how an unremarkable young man, Yukio Tanaka, meets a guitarist and decides to become a rock musician. This is not a series about the dizzying path to success. The heroes in it do not become famous overnight. We can say that this is a very lyrical story about the love of music, close in genre to a slice of life. The anime shows the seemingly mundane life of a rising rock band, but does it poignantly, with great sympathy for the characters.
Nana begins with a chance meeting on a Tokyo train that changes the lives of two girls with the same name. Nana Osaki, the lead singer of a punk band, goes to Tokyo to become a real singer, and Nana Komatsu goes to her boyfriend. Although the two girls are very different in character, they quickly find a common language, and it becomes the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Nana is rightfully considered one of the most touching musical anime, as it shows the dramatic process of growing up for girls on their way to success from unexpected angles.
