Top 18 Idol manga you should read right now. [2024 List]

18. [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】 is currently publishing and has 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

17. KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo

"When I woke up this morning there was a beautiful girl, but that was... me!?" - Idol Otaku Ohsaka Yousuke wakes up one morning and realizes he's now a beautiful girl named Ohsaka Yoko. Now with his new appearance and his great Idol knowledge, he will attempt to become the number one idol.

Disgusting Otaku, Become an Idol! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: キモオタ、アイドルやるってよ, KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo

16. 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!

15. 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 is currently publishing and has 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

14. 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

13. 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

12. 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

11. Yabai Aidoru 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

10. 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！

9. 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

8. Second Try Idol

Hyunwoo was a seasoned member of an idol band about to debut, but after a severe accident on set left him scarred, he abandons his dreams of stardom and becomes an idol trainer. Bitter about his current trajectory, he wishes for time to turn back...and after a plane crash, it does! Suddenly, he’s nineteen again, with no scar in sight, a huge audience watching his group compete for the top spot on a music talent show, and loads of stage experience from his trainer days. Will he lead his group to fame or fade from the spotlight once again?

Second Try Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: An Idol Once Again, Idol Once Again, Once Again Idol, Perfect Idol 2.0, もう一度アイドル

7. 1/2 L♡VE!

Plainful child. Akari is really attracted by the popular Unit of idols “Flower”.
Then Akari get the chance to sing at the Flower’s center?! But what is the secret that Flower keep…?!

1/2 L♡VE! has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: 1/2 L♡VE！, 1/2 Love!, One half love!, Flower of Love, Koisuru Vampire, Himitsu no Koi shiyou

6. 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.

5. [Rouhou] Ore no Iinazuke ni Natta Jimiko, Ie dewa Kawaii Shikanai.

“Onii-san, congratulations on your marriage. This person is your bride.” “M-my name is Watanae Yuuka… I’m in the same class as you…”

My name is Sakata Yuuichi. I’m in my 2nd year of high school. Due to my parents’ circumstances, I’m suddenly getting married..? Furthermore, my partner is a plain girl, Watanae-san.

During my 3rd year of middle school, I went through a bad experience. Ever since then, I’ve only been interested in 2D heroines. There’s absolutely no way I’d ever be interested in a 3D girl. That was what I thought, but…

“…Well then, who’s your favorite heroine right now?”

Turns out, she was actually an otaku and she becomes very talkative when you get to know her. She’d always happily engage in our conversations. She showed me things I’d never have expected from a girl in my class.

“Err, since we’re going to be living together… Is it okay if I call you Yuu-kun?”

And, the moment I let my guard down, she’d instantly try to shorten the distance between us. What’s more…

“Just between you and me, I’m actually the voice actress for Yuuna Izumi from 『Alice Stage』. Thank you for always supporting me!”

It’s a secret from everyone else, but it turns out she’s actually my favorite heroine’s voice actress?!

I am only interested in 2D heroines! But, Yuuka’s true self, which she only shows when she’s alone with me, is nothing but cute!

This is the story of me and Yuuka, starting as fiancees. A heartwarming and chaotic romcom!

My Plain-looking Fiance is Secretly Sweet with Me. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 【朗報】俺の許嫁になった地味子、家では可愛いしかない。, [Rouhou] Ore no Iinazuke ni Natta Jimiko, Ie dewa Kawaii Shikanai.

4. 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 is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Second Life of All-Around Idol, The Second Life of an All-Rounder Idol

3. Hello Morning Star

"I didn't want to realize this... I'm still in love with you."
Atsuto is a core member of a 5-man boy band called "L Planet" and Yuki is a charismatic vocalist in another band at the same company named "Realis." These two studs are rumored to be rivals vying for the top spot as the next big superstar, but when they were still training to be stars, they used to be - lovers. They began to drift apart when Atsuto made his debut before Yuki and now their relationship is but a mere shadow of what it once was. Their relationship is awkward at best and yet the flame of desire still flickers within Atsuto's heart...

Hello Morning Star has finished publishing and it has 23 Chapters. It is also Known as: ハローモーニングスター, Hello Morning Star, ハローモーニングスター

2. 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

1. Oniure Idol ga Kyou mo Watashi wo Oshitekuru

Unpopular underground idol and actress, Enatsu Sayuki, faces her work diligently everyday to achieve her dreams of making it big in the world of acting. ...However, for some reason, the superstar idol Sera Touma—who should be her rival—becomes her biggest fan!! Adorable enough to make Sayuki jealous, Sera takes every chance to passionately declare her love, throwing Sayuki’s life into chaos. Will Sayuki be able to achieve her dreams? And what will become of the one-sided love(?) between Sera and Sayuki…!? The curtain rises on the clash between these young talents in the fierce age of idol showbiz—let the show begin!!

The Superstar Idol Crushes on Me Today Too is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 鬼売れアイドルが今日も私を推してくる, Oni Ure Idol ga Kyou mo Watashi wo Oshitekuru