Summary
Anime that focuses on music is capable of expressing themes of friendship and self-belief, with a wide variety of musical genres. Series such as Your Lie In April and Given depict the personal growth and joy of creating music among musicians. K-On! , Nana and Blue Giant depicts the journey of the bands overcoming challenges and growing together.
The Best anime about music composition not only entertaining with thrilling performances but also presenting many of the most beloved themes in anime. The power of friendship, self-belief and of course, excellent soundtracks dominate these shows. It was the combination of talent and teamwork that brought the musicians to great success.
Anime music covers all genres. From rock to jazz to classical, every style is appreciated and noticed. Each masterful performance is a triumph of both musical talent and personal growth, and depicts the pure joy of creating beautiful sound.
Your 10 Lies in April brings together musical instruments and artists
Based on the manga by Naoshi Arakawa
Kousei Arima was once one of the brightest rising stars in the world music industry. Years of abuse by his mother not only destroyed his ability to play the piano, but also made him a recluse with extreme anxiety. Only if he meets violinist Kaori Miyazono and his long-buried love of music is rekindled.
Your Lie in April is both a sad anime guaranteed to make fans cry, and one of the few that depicts the synergy of a violinist and their piano accompaniment. As Kousei and Kaori grow closer, they both experience things they never thought possible, in music and life. Their unwavering faith in each other changed them for good, even if they eventually had to separate.
9 K-On! Turn a new band into determined professionals
Based on the manga by Kakifly
K-On!/Kyoto Animation.
The second season of K-On! indicated only by a second exclamation point: K-On!!
K-On! stands for keiongaku, or light music, a genre of light and gentle classical music. After her senpai graduates, Ritsu Tainaka is delighted to take over as president of Sakuragaoka High School’s K-On Club by default. The only problem is that neither she nor the new members she gathered to avoid being disbanded can play any of their instruments.
One of KyoAni’s most popular anime played a key role in kicking off the moe boom of the early 2000s. However, there’s a lot to love about K-On! It’s not just packed in quite a few of the club’s musical performances, portrayed with top-notch animation, but it boasts a well-rounded cast that learns and grows together a lot over two seasons.
8 Inu-Oh brought the power of stones to ancient Japan
Based on the novel Tales of the Heike: Inu-Oh by Hideo Furukawa
Blinded by the weapons of the gods, Tomona, a young biwa player, wanders the earth in search of purpose. He found it in a chance encounter with the wild dancer Inu-Oh, who was shunned because of a birth defect but was blessed with skills far beyond those of any human. Together, they form a strong friendship and a perfect musical duo.
Masaaki Yuasa has talked a lot about his unique style, characterized by surreal images and dazzling movements. Inu-Oh is no exception, transports rock opera into a historical fantasy setting in pure, stylish fun. Through song, Tomona and Inu-Oh both fight tirelessly to tell their stories and assert their own identities.
7 Ao No Orchestra overcomes injuries thanks to classical violin
Based on the web manga by Makoto Akui
Once, Hajime Aono was excited to follow in the footsteps of his famous violinist father. After his parents’ bitter divorce, he threw away his guitar and vowed never to have anything to do with the violin again. Only when connecting with other violinists years later he realized that he could use his talents for real good.
Fans’ favorite part of Ao no Orchestra is how Aono and his very different classmates come together as they hone their skills. Aono’s personal trauma stems from the way the media treated his family amid his father’s scandal, but his friends have very different struggles to overcome. Like an orchestra playing harmony, students come together to support each other as they strive to be their best.
6 Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight enjoys musical theater
Based on the musical series created by Bushiroad, Nelke Planning and Kinema Citrus
As children, Karen and Hikari promised that one day, together, they would become world-famous stage actresses. Even though they have been apart for many years, they still reunite at Seishou Academy, their training ground musical theater’s greatest young talents. Competing against their classmates for the coveted lead role in Starlight, the girls find out if they really have what it takes to be a Top Star.
Revue Starlight is a far-reaching franchise with stage musicals, mobile games, manga, and two spin-off anime films that rank among the best animated films of all time. However, the anime is especially inclusive What it’s like to try to get ahead in theater, while encouraging your friends and striving to surpass yourself. Eye-catching visuals and unique background music captivate viewers like any of the best stage shows.
Based on the character created by Yeti and Sanrio
Office work can be more stressful than expected, especially if you’re a small, shy red panda. Beleaguered accountant Retsuko struggles with workplace misogyny, romantic failures and setbacks, and a nagging sense of disappointment. To cope, she expresses the emotions she has been suppressing regular secret sessions of death metal karaoke.
Retsuko is not a professional singer, but she doesn’t need to be for her form of music-making to be interesting and important. Excitement and self-expression are essential in music, and Retsuko’s specific methods not only benefit her health but also help her get closer to others. Being confident enough to sing in front of other people is a big sign of how much she trusts them.
Nana’s 4 teachings for facing adulthood with music and love
Based on the manga by Ai Yazawa
Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki had very different reasons for coming to Tokyo: the former was for love, and the latter was to recover from it by focusing on their music careers. It’s not convenient for the two of them to room together, but the longer they stay in the city and the greater challenges they face, the stronger their newly forged friendship becomes.
One of the must-watch anime for adult fans revolves around Osaki’s punk rock band and his friends in the music world. Komatsu is quickly drawn into their world, witnessing their efforts and victories as they work hard to achieve greatness. As she discovered firsthand, a musician’s success depends as much on resolving conflicts among band members without harm as on the group’s popularity or sound.
3 Bocchi The rock! Fight anxiety with Guitar Rock
Based on the manga by Aki Hamaji
The first half of Bocchi the Rock is expected! Duology film is expected to release in late 2024.
Hitori “Bocchi” Gotou’s debilitating anxiety makes it impossible for her to make friends, and she takes refuge in practicing her beloved Gibson. Thanks to that guitar, her friends found her anyway and before she knew it, she was a member of the fledgling rock band Kessoku Band. Surrounded by her new bandmates, Bocchi not only became a stronger musician but also began to come out of his shell.
Teenage bands like Kessoku Band by their very nature cannot stay together forever. As Bocchi discovered, the experiences and relationships a musician gains from them are invaluable, helping him become more confident and better able to overcome life’s difficulties. To depict the concert scenes as accurately as possible, physical actors were filmed playing the parts of the Kessoku Band and used as models for the computer animation.
2 Given explores pain and love through music
Based on the manga by Natsuki Kizu
Ritsuka Uenoyama has never met anyone who carries a guitar around all day and doesn’t know how to play it. When he meets Mafuyu Sato, he discovers that the guitar is not just a relic of a tragic past, but that Mafuyu’s true instrument is his beautiful voice. He’s the secret ingredient that Ritsuka’s band, newly dubbed Given, needs to become truly great.
Giving is like an exploration how music is used to overcome trauma and pain because that’s how a band comes together. The over-the-top performances as Mafuyu conveys his pain and love into his lyrics and vocals are heartbreaking. What brings things back together again is the romance that blossoms not only between Mafuyu and Ritsuka, but also the band’s bassist and drummer, Haruki and Akihiko.
1 The Hulk is great fun
Based on the manga by Shinichi Ishizuka
Jazz music immediately became popular when it was introduced to Japan in the early twentieth century and even to this day, Japan has the highest percentage of jazz fans in the world. When Dai Miyamoto heard his first live jazz performance, his life changed forever. He began his journey to become the greatest jazz player in Japanese history.
Studio NUT, created by former Studio Madhouse artists, doesn’t have a large film catalog yet, but Blue Giant is a great sign for the studio’s future. Dai and his bandmates, Shunji and Yukinori, have great chemistry as musicians and friends. Most memorable, the intensity and creativity of the animation depicting how their jazz sounds blend so perfectly is a joy to watch.