Top 17 Idol manga you should read right now. [2026 List]

17. [Oshi no Ko]

"In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons." Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the "worst possible way," setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!

【OSHI NO KO】 has finished publishing and it has 168 Chapters. It is also Known as: 【推しの子】, My Favorite's Child, Favorite Girl, My Idol's Child, Oshi no Ko, [Mein*Star], เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ

16. Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.

Saegusa, who retired from idolry when she went to high school, is good-looking and intelligent. She is always cheerful and friendly, and is the most popular person at school.
Takuya, however, knows a certain side of the highbrow Miss Saegusa.
Today, too, a suspicious-looking woman in a dubious disguise appears at the convenience store where he works part-time. She is, in all likelihood, that Saegusa-san...?

My classmate Shion Saegusa was idol. but she is unsure of behavior in front of me. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: クラスメイトの元アイドルが、とにかく挙動不審なんです。, Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.

15. Yabai Idol no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi

Managing a Wild Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: やばいアイドルのマネージャーになっちゃった話, Yabai Aidoru no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi

14. An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate

K-pop idol Yoon Eden has wasted away for years under a mediocre label with an incompetent CEO. He is disillusioned and on the verge of quitting when he's sent back in time to the day of his debut. Now, Eden is determined to use his songwriting talent to rewrite his career and gain some well-deserved fame. Despite his CEO still pushing cheesy songs and tacky concepts, can Eden, with the help of his group members, truly reignite his spark and become a sincerely dazzling idol?

An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Blank Slate Regression for the Idol That Lost His Original Mindset, A Blank Slate Regression For The Idol That Lost His Original Intention, 初心を忘れたアイドルのための回帰白書

13. Oneurui Hanyoireun Yeojada

Sang-Hyeon Kim has the talent and the drive to become a K-pop star—but one thing keeps holding him back: a false school bullying accusation. After countless rejections, his dream feels more distant than ever. But when the head director of a major entertainment company hands him a mysterious bath bomb that transforms him into his past-life self, he's suddenly staring at an unbelievably beautiful... woman? Sang-Hyeon's second shot at fame is about to begin—in the most unexpected way!

Who’s That Girl? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Today's Han Yoil Is a Woman, 今天人家是女生, 反转练习生, 美少女アイドル練習生の俺、メンバーに正体がバレそうです

12. HAPPY Twogether

Four years ago, the idol group Dream Boy disbanded after being embroiled in some kind of scandal. And now... Jae-Young, formerly known as "Happy" in Dream Boy, was struggling financially and working a part-time delivery job when he heard that the group's leader, Su-Kyum, had passed out drunk at a club, and he rushed to him. Although they share the same stage name, Seung-Min, aka "Happy" and the most popular rapper and producer these days, saves Jae-Young from collapsing from photosensitivity syndrome and suggests they work together...

"You know who I am, right? Let's work together."

HAPPY Twogether is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 해피2게더, Happy Together

11. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim

After a night of drinking, aspiring civil servant Ryu Gunwoo passes out, only to awaken three years in the past in the body of a young man named Park Moondae. Before he can even assess the situation, he's given a mission: Debut or Die! Now, Moondae has one year to debut as an idol or face his doom. Luckily, he's able to snag a spot on the famous survival program "Idol Inc.", but with his skills so low and the competition so high, does Moondae stand a chance at becoming a shining star?

Debut or Die! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Debut or Death, If You Don't Debut, You'll Die of Sickness, デビューできないと死ぬ病気にかかってしまいました, 得了不出道就会死的病

10. Kim Daerineun Idol-ri Sileo

Assistant Manager Yi-Wol Kim has spent five years working a day job—and five years doing “stand-in stanning” for his boss’s daughter’s favorite idol group, Spark. During yet another Spark-related overtime, he collapses… and wakes up nine years in the past with a second chance at life. But this chance comes with a cruel condition: to undo his sister’s death, Yi-Wol must debut as a member of Spark himself. Thrown into the idol life he never wanted, he’ll have to survive fame, internal politics, and his own reluctant heart.

Assistant Manager Kim Hates K-Pop Idols is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols, Manager Kim Hates Idols, 金代理被迫出道中

9. Idolatry

High school girl Juuna Harumi's purpose in life is to support the idol Fuwari Tsukishiro! One day, the idol group Fuwari belongs to disbands. In her despair, Juuna learns that Fuwari will be trying out for an idol audition program. There will be a total of 100 participants - in order to lead her idol to the top, Juuna decides to take part in the audition herself and work behind the scenes. This idol-otaku girl's lifelong "supporting activity" begins now!

Idolatry is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドラトリィ, Idolatory, Айдол: Вызов вершине

8. Uri Guild Idol

Ajin Bae suddenly dives into Dear Dane, the world’s top MMORPG, using her brother’s account—who just happens to be the master of its number one guild. Tasked with keeping her identity secret, she tries to protect his legacy, but things spiral when she’s mistaken for a creep hitting on Bloomie, a popular female player who’s secretly a male idol. Trying to clear things up, Ajin sends a video with her voice in it. But that just gets Bloomie thinking: Wait… I know this girl!

Our Guild's Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Uri Guild Idol

7. Girl Crush

Momose Tenka is a first year high school student who can sing, dance, and has a killer body. She's good at everything... except love. She meets a K-pop obsessed girl named Satou Erina, and is dazzled by her earnest nature.

This is the story of two young girls dreaming of becoming K-pop idols! A heart-throbbing story about pure love!

Girl Crush is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ガールクラッシュ, Girl Crush

6. Idol x Idol Story!

Mimi Nagisa (22 years old) is a former idol. Being told she lacked the talent, she gave up on her idol dreams and now she works part-time while attending college. However, the moment she meets the up-and-coming idol Ibuki Nanakusa, her interest is rekindled, and their lives begin to intersect with each other.

Idol x Idol Story! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: IDOL×IDOL STORY！, アイドル×アイドル　ストーリー！

5. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote

Yuuhi Yuugure and Yasumi Utatane, two high school voice actresses who just happened to attend the same school and coincidentally got placed into the same class, are the two hosts of a radio weekly program. As fellow classmates and voice actresses, they show all the listeners their great friendship! At least, on the surface. In reality, the quiet girl Chika and the gyaru Yumiko are complete opposites. And they absolutely cannot stand each other. Off air, chaos and insults erupt. On air, they're the best of friends. Just where will this tumultuous relationship lead them?

The Two Sides of Seiyuu Radio has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: 声優ラジオのウラオモテ, Seiyuu Radio no Ura Omote

4. Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray is a spin-off title of the Uma Musume project by Cygames. It follows Oguri Cap through her time at Kasamatsu Training Center Academy and on her journey of becoming a legendary horse girl.

Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray has finished publishing and it has 210 Chapters. It is also Known as: ウマ娘 シンデレラグレイ, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray

3. Naeirui Eutteum

As a fan of idol Ryu Seon-Jae, Im Sol was happy fangirling to her heart’s content. That is until one day, Seon-Jae is suddenly found dead. As she grieves, Sol discovers a curious pocket watch that takes her six years into the past. Before she knows it, Sol tracks down a teenage Seon-Jae, and the words “I freaking love you!” spill out. Now, he’s totally creeped out by her, but Sol must somehow win over Seon-Jae to stop history from repeating. With the clock ticking, can she save her future number one?

Tomorrow's #1 has finished publishing and it has 81 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Best of Tomorrow, Tomorrow's Best

2. Wo De Jiejie Shi Da Mingxing

What? My older sister, who's pretty but lazy and abused me for fun, was born from different parents than me? What? She wants to become a superstar? Fortunately, I have a System to help cheat her way to stardom. What? My parents asked me to help her find a boyfriend? I’m still single, too, why don’t you guys care about me? ! The System suggested that my sister and I are quite compatible, and the System can help pair us up. No way! Being her brother is already bad enough!

My Sister Is a Big Star has finished publishing and it has 242 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Elder Sister is a Superstar, My Elder Sister Is A Famous Celebrity, My Sister Is a SuperStar, Chị Gái Tôi Là Đại Minh Tinh, My Elder Sister Is the Great Celebrity, Wǒ De Jiějiě Shì Dà Míngxīng

1. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Anthology Comic STAR

The first official anthology comic of "Uma Musume"

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Anthology Comic STAR is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ウマ娘 プリティーダービー アンソロジーコミックＳＴＡＲ, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Anthology Comic STAR