"Kono Oto Tomare!" is a music-themed manga series that follows the story of a high school girl named Mizue Tainaka, who joins her school's concert band to avoid doing club activities. However, she soon finds herself enjoying the experience and becomes passionate about music. The series explores the lives of the band members as they work together to improve their skills and overcome challenges.
Written and illustrated by , Kono Oto Tomare! (Stop at This Sound!) has been serializing in Shueisha’s Jump SQ magazine since 2012. As of early 2026, the series has reached over 150 chapters and has released 33 tankōbon volumes in Japan. kono oto tomare raw manga
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The quest for the is a testament to how powerful Amyuu’s story is. It compels us to break language barriers and time zones just to hear—or rather, see —the next note of the Tokise Koto Club’s song.
: The musical album Tokise Kōtō Gakkō Sōkyokubu , featuring songs from the manga, won the Award of Excellence at the 72nd National Arts Festival.
Unlike sports manga where the goal is a ball in a net, Kono Oto Tomare! focuses on . Each character arc is interwoven with a specific musical piece. The manga does something extraordinary: it makes you hear the music through ink and paper. Because of its intense emotional cliffhangers—especially during the National Festival arc—readers desperately seek out the Kono Oto Tomare raw manga the moment Japanese chapters drop.