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この音とまれ! [Kono Oto Tomare!] #15
Sounds of Life - Tome 15 (VF): Sounds of Life - 15
Véritable manga phénomène au Japon, Sounds of Life raconte le quotidien d'adolescents qui, en se retrouvant autour d'une passion commune, vont apprendre à vivre en harmonie avec les les uns avec les autres... et surtout avec eux-mêmes !
Depuis la rentrée et le départ de ses aînées pour l'université, Takezô est devenu le seul membre du club de kôto. Passionné par cet instrument, il refuse de laisser le club disparaître faute de nouvelles recrues. Mais sa salle est déjà envahie de délinquants, et aucun de ses camarades ne semble s'intéresser à une activité musicale aussi traditionnelle... jusqu'au jour où Chika, un élève à la mauvaise réputation, demande à s'inscrire.
Depuis la rentrée et le départ de ses aînées pour l'université, Takezô est devenu le seul membre du club de kôto. Passionné par cet instrument, il refuse de laisser le club disparaître faute de nouvelles recrues. Mais sa salle est déjà envahie de délinquants, et aucun de ses camarades ne semble s'intéresser à une activité musicale aussi traditionnelle... jusqu'au jour où Chika, un élève à la mauvaise réputation, demande à s'inscrire.
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December 20, 2024Just finished watching the anime upto where it left off and i was way too invested emotionally to just end it there so ofcrs we went straight to the manga .
I am absolutely obsessed with this story . I really didn't expect to be .It focuses on a group of high school students who join their school's koto club . Koto is a traditional Japanese instrument and before this, I had no interest in it at all, so I fully expected not to really care about that part and figured it would be my reason for ditching this if I did . Obv I was wrong . It did focus on the musical aspect of this but I ended up loving every bit of iI don't play any instruments but this koto based anime captured my heart. Its. A whole story in itself.Its actually quite impressive how much time, effort and emotion must have gone into picking and creating these pieces that go so perfectly with the plot and current themes and topics . I'm so impressed and I have a newfound appreciation for the koto too .
I love the characters so so much . They eventually came to feel like my own babies . Each one with different personality, different obstacles and multiple dimensions that u get to explore deeply through their background , their thoughts and as you witness their growth . They take you along for the ride completely with a focus on both emotions and mentality without burdening or overwhelming you and its so easy to emotionally connect to them . I love the dynamic between the koto group themselves ,the way they communicate with each other , their rivals , their family and strangers . Every success of theirs will feel like a success of ur own and every downfall will weigh heavily on your heart too . I felt like I was part of this experience because its so immersive. I may sound like a dolt but I yearn for what they have and I yearn for more of them because this storyline is just so pure . Its my fav slice of life yet because while it sounds simple and while it is realistic and not overdone as animes tend to be, its so entertaining.It evolves into a crescendo so sharp it transcends the bounds fo the screen .It had me silly grinning at my screen , scoffing ,blushing , it impacted me so greatly that IT MADE ME CRY ( multiple times) .ISTG at one point the effects of the music and its ties to the story , the meaning it had … I felt such a deep sense of inner peace on the last episode Every conversation waas enough to give you goosebumps. Its both heart warming and heart breaking and all these factors come together in perfect harmonisation to create a perfect piece that is Sounds of life . it is unfathomable to me how underrated this is because it deserves so much more . The fact that there has been no season 3 adaptation is in itself a heinous crime in my eyes. Im usually quite focused on romantic aspects in slice of life because if there's no romance what am I there for even? but while this had sprinkles of romance and a promise of slow burn that was so ridiculously delicious and lovely to have when you get it, it was no longer the sole reason for watching this . While we’re on that note all the pairings made perfect sense., full of chemistry and development and they're just perfect for each other . I cannot wait for more from this merry group <3
Synopsis: As the only member of the Koto club left, Takezo Kurata tries to save the club by recruiting more members. Unfortuantely, playing Japanese traditional music is no longer popular among high school students. He finds an unlikely candidate in Chika Kudo, a “juvenile delinquent” who insists on joining the club. Before long, they recruit music prodigy Satowa Hozuki. More members join the club in time, holding their own reasons for joining. However, in the end, they all have the same goal - to play at the Koto Nationals competition
I am absolutely obsessed with this story . I really didn't expect to be .It focuses on a group of high school students who join their school's koto club . Koto is a traditional Japanese instrument and before this, I had no interest in it at all, so I fully expected not to really care about that part and figured it would be my reason for ditching this if I did . Obv I was wrong . It did focus on the musical aspect of this but I ended up loving every bit of iI don't play any instruments but this koto based anime captured my heart. Its. A whole story in itself.Its actually quite impressive how much time, effort and emotion must have gone into picking and creating these pieces that go so perfectly with the plot and current themes and topics . I'm so impressed and I have a newfound appreciation for the koto too .
I love the characters so so much . They eventually came to feel like my own babies . Each one with different personality, different obstacles and multiple dimensions that u get to explore deeply through their background , their thoughts and as you witness their growth . They take you along for the ride completely with a focus on both emotions and mentality without burdening or overwhelming you and its so easy to emotionally connect to them . I love the dynamic between the koto group themselves ,the way they communicate with each other , their rivals , their family and strangers . Every success of theirs will feel like a success of ur own and every downfall will weigh heavily on your heart too . I felt like I was part of this experience because its so immersive. I may sound like a dolt but I yearn for what they have and I yearn for more of them because this storyline is just so pure . Its my fav slice of life yet because while it sounds simple and while it is realistic and not overdone as animes tend to be, its so entertaining.It evolves into a crescendo so sharp it transcends the bounds fo the screen .It had me silly grinning at my screen , scoffing ,blushing , it impacted me so greatly that IT MADE ME CRY ( multiple times) .ISTG at one point the effects of the music and its ties to the story , the meaning it had … I felt such a deep sense of inner peace on the last episode Every conversation waas enough to give you goosebumps. Its both heart warming and heart breaking and all these factors come together in perfect harmonisation to create a perfect piece that is Sounds of life . it is unfathomable to me how underrated this is because it deserves so much more . The fact that there has been no season 3 adaptation is in itself a heinous crime in my eyes. Im usually quite focused on romantic aspects in slice of life because if there's no romance what am I there for even? but while this had sprinkles of romance and a promise of slow burn that was so ridiculously delicious and lovely to have when you get it, it was no longer the sole reason for watching this . While we’re on that note all the pairings made perfect sense., full of chemistry and development and they're just perfect for each other . I cannot wait for more from this merry group <3
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December 4, 2024Par pitié les subplots de romance qui commencent à avancer c’est pour me tueeer ils sont tellement choupis ils méritent tellement le bonheur 🥹
February 6, 2025
4.5⭐️
Qu'est ce que vous voulez que je vous dise de plus à part que je les aime tous d'amour ❤️
Un peu moins de koto dans ce tome, on se concentre plus sur les relations et j'espère que Kurusu et Kurata vont pas mettre 1000 ans à se déclarer
Qu'est ce que vous voulez que je vous dise de plus à part que je les aime tous d'amour ❤️
Un peu moins de koto dans ce tome, on se concentre plus sur les relations et j'espère que Kurusu et Kurata vont pas mettre 1000 ans à se déclarer
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February 3, 2022Checking on this manga again after years and finding 10 volumes waiting for me to read was a pleasant surprise
March 28, 2023
kurata and hiro are the absolute cutest they need to hurry up and start dating soon 😭
July 29, 2025
THIS VOL WAS SOOOOO GOOD.
first full vol i read of kono oto tomare and i loved it i adored it SO MUCH.
the little rest and fluff after the last vol and all the hardwork and efforts felt so very much needed and i giggled and kicked my feet throughout all of this while listening to bea.
takezo and hiro?? my shayla. i lit couldnt stop giggling and smiling widely whenever they as much as breathed and their adorable feelings for each other and sweet love are everything to me. vol focused on them more and im not complaining (i need MORE EEEKK)
of course im THAT excited for whats to come of satowa and chika and i just hold my head in my hands whenever they interact like MY ROMAN EMPIRE I LOVE THEM SM.
tetsuki my king i need him to have more panel time cuz hes my husband.
ALL THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AND THE TEACHERS EIEJZIJZIAJE they all made me so happy and laugh so hard my fav found fam fr i cant wait to grow with them atp. i love them and this universe so freaking much im THAT excited to read more♡♡♡
P.S: hiro and satowa baking together?? their sweet and heart warming friendship?? THEY GOTTA HAVE THEIR GIRL TALK ASAP cuz theyre the absolute best babies ever they made me tear up of joy😖💗😖💗😖💗😖💗
first full vol i read of kono oto tomare and i loved it i adored it SO MUCH.
the little rest and fluff after the last vol and all the hardwork and efforts felt so very much needed and i giggled and kicked my feet throughout all of this while listening to bea.
takezo and hiro?? my shayla. i lit couldnt stop giggling and smiling widely whenever they as much as breathed and their adorable feelings for each other and sweet love are everything to me. vol focused on them more and im not complaining (i need MORE EEEKK)
of course im THAT excited for whats to come of satowa and chika and i just hold my head in my hands whenever they interact like MY ROMAN EMPIRE I LOVE THEM SM.
tetsuki my king i need him to have more panel time cuz hes my husband.
ALL THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AND THE TEACHERS EIEJZIJZIAJE they all made me so happy and laugh so hard my fav found fam fr i cant wait to grow with them atp. i love them and this universe so freaking much im THAT excited to read more♡♡♡
P.S: hiro and satowa baking together?? their sweet and heart warming friendship?? THEY GOTTA HAVE THEIR GIRL TALK ASAP cuz theyre the absolute best babies ever they made me tear up of joy😖💗😖💗😖💗😖💗
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October 27, 2020Picking up where the anime has left off - because I'm too impatient to know what happened next and can't wait for season 3 (there better be one or I'll sue!!) - and my heart just can't take the cuteness of this story and all its characters. They are all so precious and damn, I think it's been a long time since I squealed and awwed this much 😅
Kurata and Hiro are so hopelessly in love and while I hope they will confess to each other soon, I enjoy them being this cute and flustered around one another.
Chika and Hozuki are being their usual adorably tsundere selves and I'm not even mad that they have less progress than Hirata.
Sane, Mittsu and Kouta... Ah, the three loveable idiots. I do feel bad for them, the others are going on catching feelings while they are positively clueless, though I'm also strangely satisfied with how things are. Not every character needs to have a romance subplot...
That being said... Do I sense some possible relationship between Akira and Takinami? Hmm... 🤔🤔
Kurata and Hiro are so hopelessly in love and while I hope they will confess to each other soon, I enjoy them being this cute and flustered around one another.
Chika and Hozuki are being their usual adorably tsundere selves and I'm not even mad that they have less progress than Hirata.
Sane, Mittsu and Kouta... Ah, the three loveable idiots. I do feel bad for them, the others are going on catching feelings while they are positively clueless, though I'm also strangely satisfied with how things are. Not every character needs to have a romance subplot...
That being said... Do I sense some possible relationship between Akira and Takinami? Hmm... 🤔🤔
August 12, 2019
series review [quickie]
I adore the main-main character, lovely spin on a delinquent character, and the fact that the instrument the series puts in the focus of the story is the koto makes me so happy! I love how tradition and modernity mix in this story through that. the other main characters (club members) range from good to amazing, but what makes the reading experience enjoyable is that each and everyone has their own story beats hit beautifully (even the supporting characters).
something I don't love is the romance, it just doesn't do much for me. while the "senpai" couple (to be) grew on me, and pretty quickly, the younger character's chemistry feels extremely lacklustre and formulaic. I feel a lot of people will like many of the tropes the two of them combine, but it doesn't do anything for me.
something I cannot begrudge the story, but I wish was different nonetheless: too little tetsuki! there should be so much more tetsuki all the time ;3
(read 8-20)
I adore the main-main character, lovely spin on a delinquent character, and the fact that the instrument the series puts in the focus of the story is the koto makes me so happy! I love how tradition and modernity mix in this story through that. the other main characters (club members) range from good to amazing, but what makes the reading experience enjoyable is that each and everyone has their own story beats hit beautifully (even the supporting characters).
something I don't love is the romance, it just doesn't do much for me. while the "senpai" couple (to be) grew on me, and pretty quickly, the younger character's chemistry feels extremely lacklustre and formulaic. I feel a lot of people will like many of the tropes the two of them combine, but it doesn't do anything for me.
something I cannot begrudge the story, but I wish was different nonetheless: too little tetsuki! there should be so much more tetsuki all the time ;3
(read 8-20)
April 4, 2022
I decide to pick up right where the anime end, at least for the current season.
I really like the story and the growth of each character, how Koto and their unexpected friendship help support and make them grow.
I really like the story and the growth of each character, how Koto and their unexpected friendship help support and make them grow.
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May 26, 2023what’s the point of reading this when i cant even hear them play! ueueueueueueueuueueueueueue anime adapt s2 when !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!2!2!2!2!1!1!1!!1!1!1!2 ill be back w u i swear to every single rock i see on the streets
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August 29, 2021KSJAHFUAHFHDHD
September 4, 2022
I almost forgot that this is in fact a shoujo manga... right? I can't help but smile.
July 13, 2023
hiro and kurata >///< also takinami talking about sex appeal when he is oozing with it >///< also the last valentine comic ahuwheuehueeyehheheeehhue
May 23, 2024
so precious 😭💞💞💞
September 6, 2025
son todos tan nanai!!!
December 17, 2024
cap. 56 - 59
December 11, 2024
Que c’est mignon ! Y a pas à dire, la série est belle et bien lancée, et même dans les tomes de transitions, elle apporte sa petite touche d’émotion.
Les qualif, les tournois, tout ça c’est terminé, place à la vie de lycéens ! Voilà un peu le topo de ce tome. Cela aurait pu être ennuyeux. C’est assurément très classique. Mais nous étant attaché aux personnages, c’était tout mignon à suivre. Entre les romances à venir de certains, les beaux moments du groupe, le petit tour chez le professeur et même les épisodes courts spéciaux sur la Saint Valentin à la fin, je me suis régalée devant toute cette mignonnerie.
J’ai tout d’abord apprécié de poursuivre l’histoire d’Hozuki et de la voir rentrer chez elle, bien que ce soit totalement ubuesque d’avoir ce genre de ligne dans le scénario… C’était touchant de la voir renouer avec sa mère. Du coup, on sent qu’un poids s’est enlevé d’elle et elle va bien plus vers les autres, remarque plus de choses chez eux.
C’est notamment le cas avec Kurusu, dont on va suivre pas mal les sentiments dans ce tome. L’autrice nous fait ici du pur shojo lycéen à la japonaise avec cette ado amoureuse mais qui se met elle-même des bâtons dans les roues. J’avoue que ça m’agace de la voir s’empêcher d’avance pour »le bien du groupe » mais c’est aussi ce qui crée de la dramaturgie et nourrit l’intrigue. Kurata et elle sont trop mignons dans leurs hésitations. Chacun a enfin compris ce qu’il ressentait. Iel lance parfois des petites phrases à l’autre qui dévoile tout et pourtant ça piétine. Ah la la, l’adolescence à la sauce japonaise ! D’ailleurs Hozuki et Chika ne sont pas en reste pour l’avenir. Mais c’est mignon ><
J’ai aussi beaucoup apprécié de continuer à les voir former un groupe soudé, qui avance vers un but commun et surtout qui s’apprécie. Les voir se regrouper, et pas que pour les entraînements, c’est un vrai plus. J’ai trouvé adorable – et drôle aussi vu la mise en scène – de les voir aller saluer leur professeur pour la nouvelle année, montrant leur entente et leur volonté commune. On n’en est une nouvelle fois qu’au début. Une nouvelle année commence et de nouveaux personnages arrivent. L’autrice nous laisse déjà deviner à la fois des complications pour Chika et pour le groupe, de nouvelle batailles d’égo à venir 😉
Série totalement rodée désormais, elle prend plaisir à dérouler les futures intrigues romantiques des membres du groupe et c’est trop mignon. On est en plein dans les clichés romantiques japonais où ça traîne, ça traîne, mais c’est mignon tout plein toutes ces hésitations et ces rougeurs. J’aime beaucoup aussi l’ambiance de franche camaraderie du titre, ça s’en ressent de partout et ça me donne hâte de voir leurs futures performances. Un joli tome de transition.
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Les qualif, les tournois, tout ça c’est terminé, place à la vie de lycéens ! Voilà un peu le topo de ce tome. Cela aurait pu être ennuyeux. C’est assurément très classique. Mais nous étant attaché aux personnages, c’était tout mignon à suivre. Entre les romances à venir de certains, les beaux moments du groupe, le petit tour chez le professeur et même les épisodes courts spéciaux sur la Saint Valentin à la fin, je me suis régalée devant toute cette mignonnerie.
J’ai tout d’abord apprécié de poursuivre l’histoire d’Hozuki et de la voir rentrer chez elle, bien que ce soit totalement ubuesque d’avoir ce genre de ligne dans le scénario… C’était touchant de la voir renouer avec sa mère. Du coup, on sent qu’un poids s’est enlevé d’elle et elle va bien plus vers les autres, remarque plus de choses chez eux.
C’est notamment le cas avec Kurusu, dont on va suivre pas mal les sentiments dans ce tome. L’autrice nous fait ici du pur shojo lycéen à la japonaise avec cette ado amoureuse mais qui se met elle-même des bâtons dans les roues. J’avoue que ça m’agace de la voir s’empêcher d’avance pour »le bien du groupe » mais c’est aussi ce qui crée de la dramaturgie et nourrit l’intrigue. Kurata et elle sont trop mignons dans leurs hésitations. Chacun a enfin compris ce qu’il ressentait. Iel lance parfois des petites phrases à l’autre qui dévoile tout et pourtant ça piétine. Ah la la, l’adolescence à la sauce japonaise ! D’ailleurs Hozuki et Chika ne sont pas en reste pour l’avenir. Mais c’est mignon ><
J’ai aussi beaucoup apprécié de continuer à les voir former un groupe soudé, qui avance vers un but commun et surtout qui s’apprécie. Les voir se regrouper, et pas que pour les entraînements, c’est un vrai plus. J’ai trouvé adorable – et drôle aussi vu la mise en scène – de les voir aller saluer leur professeur pour la nouvelle année, montrant leur entente et leur volonté commune. On n’en est une nouvelle fois qu’au début. Une nouvelle année commence et de nouveaux personnages arrivent. L’autrice nous laisse déjà deviner à la fois des complications pour Chika et pour le groupe, de nouvelle batailles d’égo à venir 😉
Série totalement rodée désormais, elle prend plaisir à dérouler les futures intrigues romantiques des membres du groupe et c’est trop mignon. On est en plein dans les clichés romantiques japonais où ça traîne, ça traîne, mais c’est mignon tout plein toutes ces hésitations et ces rougeurs. J’aime beaucoup aussi l’ambiance de franche camaraderie du titre, ça s’en ressent de partout et ça me donne hâte de voir leurs futures performances. Un joli tome de transition.
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December 3, 2020
56: Blue String
57: White Christmas Eve
58: New Year
59: Present
57: White Christmas Eve
58: New Year
59: Present
February 7, 2025
Non vraiment, merci la vie de m'avoir fait découvrir ce manga 🙇♀️
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