La Corda d'Oro 3 is the newest game in Tecmo Koei Games’ popular series La Corda d'Oro. It was released in 2010. The game is a female-oriented romance simulation game that has the huge characteristic of being centered around classical music. The series began in 2003, and the 10th anniversary was celebrated this year on Sept. 19. Being a hugely popular series, it has a strong fanbase. It can be said that fans have waited a long time for this anime adaptation.

The story takes place eight years after La Corda d'Oro and La Corda d'Oro 2. However, it still takes place at Seisō Academy. The story begins with the main character transferring to Seisō Academy. The main character forms an ensemble with those she becomes friends with at the school, participates in national tournaments, and aims for victory. Through this process, she strengthens her bonds through conversing with her abundantly unique friends and fighting with all she has against her rivals. Of course, love is a major theme. Players can enjoy having romances with the 12 characters who are romance targets. This story of longing will be reproduced in the anime.

Along with the anime adaptation, a comic version of La Corda d'Oro 3 has also been decided upon. The comic will begin serialization in the January issue of the magazine LaLaon sale Nov. 22. The comic is being drawn by manga artist Yuki Kure who is in charge of the anime’s original character designs.

Source: otakumode.com