La Corda d'Oro, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Yuki Kure (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: La Corda D'Oro | Publication Date: October 3, 2006

Every few years, the prestigious Seisho Academy holds a prominent musical competition, and only the very best students at the Academy are allowed to participate. Though all are eligible to apply, only students from the music department actually make it to the competition...until now.

Kahoko is a normal student in the general education department with absolutely no musical skill, but all that changes when she catches a glimpse of an elusive fairy who lives on campus. The fairy grants Kahoko a magic violin, and before she knows it, she's nominated to participate in the school's music competition with five very attractive boys. Will she win love and fame, or will bitter rivalry rule the day?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Kahoko Hino is an ordinary student at Seiso Academy until she encounters Lili, a spunky fairy who just happens to be on the same musical wavelength. Now Hino is in possession of a magical violin and competing in the prestigious Seiso Academy musical contest. Kure has created a world that is as delicate, and complicated, as a house of cards. Seiso Academy is segregated between the music students and the general education students, and the entire student body seems to accept music students as superior. Hino initially struggles with both her lack of musical ability and the cold treatment she receives from some other students. Yet her love of music and the emotional connection she has with her violin slowly begins to assert themselves. As Hino begins to come into her own, she catches the eye of five male students, four of whom are fellow contestants—more than just the competition will be in play as this story unravels. The musical element is a veritable love interest for the students and Kure's skillful character designs and chic artwork create endearing character that enhance this lyrical romance. (Oct.)
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About the Author

Yuki Kure made her debut in 2000, with the story Chijo yori Eien ni (Forever from the Earth), published in monthly LaLa magazine. She was born on December 4th, and is from Chiba prefecture. La Corda d' Oro is her first manga series published. Her hobby is watching soccer games and collecting small goodies (fancy goods).

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (October 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421505835
• ISBN-13: 978-1421505831
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Kid's Review, July 18, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: La Corda d'Oro, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Age Appropriateness/Objectionable Content: Ages 12+ for brief language, mildly suggestive themes and mild violence

I really liked La Corda d'Oro: the artwork is enjoyable, the characters varied, the notes in the back on the classical pieces played were insightful and, perhaps most surprising, the little snips of sheet music shown in the background were accurate. I am a violinist and pianist myself, so the attraction to this series was perfectly natural, and I have only a few complaints. First off, while the depiction of Kahoko's way of holding the violin was most of the time accurate, the violinists out there who read this series may have noticed that the way she and Len hold their bows and where the bows are on the fingerboards don't really make for the 'gorgeous' sound that is implied. But the non-musician folks out there shouldn't be bothered by this; maybe I'm just too much of a perfectionist. *hee hee* Some people may find the 'magical violin' concept a bit far-fetched, but it wasn't a problem for me.
Altogether this has been a fun, upbeat series with a good mix of humor, drama, romance and fantasy. Overall, I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing story!, July 6, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: La Corda d'Oro, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

The story is easy to follow and the artwork is amazing! It's a great story for people who love music, romance and a little humor. It even has information on the characters in it! It's a great story and i love it!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, September 11, 2011

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This review is from: La Corda d'Oro, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

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