Rin Amami has a singing voice that can shatter an eardrum. When he auditions for the Beat Men, a musical dance company, he almost ruins the show. But the troupe's president sees promise in Rin and believes he has the legendary Dragon Voice--just what the group may need to reach the top! With the Beat Men on the brink of stardom, will Rin achieve perfect pitch? Or will he just bring in da' noise?

Rin Amami
Rin is a street dancer with dreams of pop-stardom. Unfortunately, his voice makes fingernails on a chalkboard sound like a lullaby. When a music producer hears Rin's din, he's sure that it is the legendary 'Dragon Voice' that will assure his group unimaginable success.

Shino
Leader of the pop-idol group, THE BEAT MEN. When he's hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, it opens the door for Rin to make his play for stardom.

Goh
A hard-rockin’ bad boy with an unlikely background in traditional Japanese theater.

Toshi
A talented classical musician more likely to run from concerts than play at them.

Yuhgo
A former child star whose level head frequently saves the band.

Yuriko Nishiyama
Nishiyama-san is a female manga artist who lives and works in Japan and who likes to write mostly for a male audience. After her debut in 1990, she went on to create many popular new manga stories, including 'Ellie's Mysterious Time Travel,' and 'No Huddle.' She is also the author of 'Harlem Beat,' a manga series that is enjoyed by a growing number of fans in Japan and around the world.