Dragon Voice Volume 6
The Beatmen's new CD is ready for release, but S-Field refuses to make the going easy for them, and releases the new Privee single on the same day. However, the number one American band on the charts turns out to be Baby Naked, fronted by a 16-year-old Japanese singer, Seiren! It doesn't take long before the three bands collide and have to compete for a major gig. But when Rin thinks his Dragon Voice might be holding back the Beatmen, he decides to put his money where his mouth is...
14-year-old Rin Amami is a gifted dancer who has been forced to give up his dream of becoming a singer like his mom because of his deep, frog-like voice. A chance encounter with the idol singing group Beatmen, however, gives him the opportunity to bring his old dream to life.
Despite its oddness, his voice possesses a certain charisma: a captivating power, recognized by some as the legendary 'Dragon Voice.' Rin's destiny becomes intertwined with the Beatmen, Shino, Goh, Toshi, and Yuhgo, as the smalltime idol agency RedShoes attempts to take them to the top!
Published in Japan beginning in 2001 by Shounen Magazine Comics, Dragon Voice is another compelling manga by the celebrated Yuriko Nishiyama (Harlem Beat, Rebound).
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.
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.