Top 17 Idol manga you should read right now. [2025 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 166 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. 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 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ウマ娘 シンデレラグレイ, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray

15. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim

A student preparing to take the Civil Service exam for the fourth time suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar body, 3 years previously. He also sees a status window in front of him, displaying a serious threat!

[Warning!]

[Status Abnormality: ‘Debut or Die’ Begins!]

The story of the transformation of the main character, who is suddenly challenged to become an idol even though he has never been in the industry before, under the threat of death.

※Specialty: He used to take and sell idol’s data.

If I Fail to Debut, I'll Get a Killer Disease 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

14. 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！

13. 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.

12. Acting Genius, Top Idol!

Top actor Baekhyun, known as a genius in acting, encounters a miracle and returns to life before his death! However, there's no such thing as a free regression. His lifespan is limited to just thirty, with only ten years left to live. To become an actor again and to survive, he must become an 'idol'! The thrilling process of a genius actor growing into a TOP idol is revealed!

Acting Genius, Top Idol! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Acting Genius, Top Idol!

11. 100-nen no Oshi

Inuyama, facing life's precipice with no job and no savings, got an opportunity become a street-promoter and play "pretend-boyfriend" for a gravure idol! A harem love-comedy with girls fighting to get to the top of the gravure world!

100 Years Recommendation is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 100年の推し, 100-nen no Oshi

10. 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

9. Top Idol-ui Mangnae Member-ga Doeeotda

My Comeback as the Youngest Member is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Devenu membre d'un groupe de K-pop, ย้อนเวลามาเป็นมักเน่, 成为顶流男团的忙内, 穿越成為大勢偶像忙內團員

8. Kokuminteki Idol ni Natta Osananajimi ga, Boro Apart ni Sunderu Ore no Tonari ni Hikkoshite Kita Ken

My childhood friend, who went away 3 years ago, is now performing on TV as a popular idol. And then I found out that the person who just moved into the room next to mine is the childhood friend herself, even as I'm watching her show!

The Nationally Famous Idol, Who Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, Is Now My Neighbour is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 国民的アイドルになった幼馴染みが、ボロアパートに住んでる俺の隣に引っ越してきた件, Kokuminteki Idol ni Natta Osananajimi ga, Boro Apart ni Sunderu Ore no Tonari ni Hikkoshite Kita Ken

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. Second Life Millionaire

Do Shiyoon was the leader of a struggling K-pop boy band when he tragically died in a car accident... or so he thought! Miraculously, he wakes up in his 17-year-old body and realizes that he's gone back in time to before he debuted as an idol. Now, he is determined to make it big in K-pop. As he prepares for his re-debut, he has to avoid the pitfalls of his first life while gathering four like-minded and talented idol trainees to make a new boy band, the likes of which K-pop has never seen!

Second Life Millionaire has finished publishing and it has 85 Chapters. It is also Known as: Second Life of All-Around Idol, The Second Life of an All-Rounder Idol

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. Sasaengdol

The bodies of the top idol and school bullying have been switched?! Hong Joo-ah, an outcast in the school who is bullied every day at school. The top idol loved by the whole nation, Ko Yo-yeon. Joo-a envy the life of an idol receiving love, and Yo-han envy the life of an ordinary and free person. One day, while longing for each other's lives, their bodies are reversed!? Spectacle body change romance, sasaengdol!

My Favorite Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: My Favorite Idol, Obsessive Idol, 私生偶像, 사생돌

3. Watashi no Arika

A major incident befalls Arika, the center of an idol group that is rapidly gaining popularity. Is the culprit a crazed fan or...? The light and the dark side of the idol industry are exposed in this thrilling story!

My Arika has finished publishing and it has 62 Chapters. It is also Known as: 私のアリカ, Watashi no Arika

2. Chika Idol wo Kage de Sasaeru Ore

A relationship between Natsukawa, a flashy gal-type classmate, and Kageyama, a plain and unassuming boy. Despite appearing to have no connection, Kageyama secretly receives a message from Natsukawa: “Meet me at our usual karaoke spot after school.” He joins her for a private karaoke session, where he reveals something she had asked him to prepare.

Chika Idol wo Kage de Sasaeru Ore is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 地下アイドルを影で支える俺, Underground Idol & I

1. Idol to Otaku no Risou no Kankei

An otaku’s idol moves right next to him. And it’s a dream come true! But as it turns out, she’s a bit more sadistic then we expected. Are you seeing a trend here? There is no mercy. Submit to the bully girl of your dreams now.

Note: this is the self published version on the author's Pixiv

The Ideal Relationship Between Idols and Otaku has finished publishing and it has 101 Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドルとヲタクの理想の関係, アイドルとヲタクの理想の関係まとめ