Top 19 Idol manga you should read right now. [2026 List]

19. [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

18. 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

17. Oshi no Idol ga Tonari no Heya ni Hikkoshite Kita

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 serialized version published on Comic REX

His Favourite Idol Moves in Next Door, the Romcom has finished publishing and it has 56 Chapters. It is also Known as: 推しのアイドルが隣の部屋に引っ越してきた, Tonari no Idol-san

16. Tamon-kun ima docchi!?

Konoshita Utage is a high school girl who is a fan of the rising idol group F/ACE, specially of the sexy and wild member of the group, Fukuhara Tamon. During her job as a part-time house cleaner, Utage substituted for a sick co-worker, and found herself at Tamon's house. It's like a dream come true! Except Tamon in real life wasn't quite what she expected from her idol.

Source: MU

Tamon’s B-Side is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 多聞くん今どっち!?, Tamon-kun ima docchi!?

15. 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

14. Chou Kaguya-hime!

In a world just a little further in the future, one night, Iroha, a caring and highly skilled high school girl, picks up Kaguya, a princess from the moon. At Kaguya's invitation, the energetic and unconventional, the two decide to become live streamers (liver) in the virtual world "Tsukuyomi." As the girls deepen their bond through music, their destinies begin to unfold.

This is the story of "Princess Kaguya" as no one has ever seen it before.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 超かぐや姫！, Chō Kaguya-hime!

13. 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

12. Jie Bu Diao de Ta

Nan Zhi is the head of an entertainment company who always appeared cool and perfect. Only a few people know her secret nightlife. But her hedonism didn't bring her any happiness, until she appeared... She was supposed to be just a stranger, but she turned out to be Nan Zhi's best friend's sister, and a potential new signing for her company? Faced with the persistent wooing by the younger woman, will she become addicted to her...

Addicted to her has finished publishing and it has 60 Chapters. It is also Known as: 吸引力法则, Law of attraction, xi yin li fa ze

11. 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

10. [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. has finished publishing and it has 21 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.

9. Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!?

Sato Itto is an ordinary salaryman who has been shy about love due to past trauma. One day, a school reunion is held for the first time in several years. While they are having a good time talking about the good old days, Hebo, a recently retired idol, suddenly shows up! Sato is upset to see Hebo, who was his first love in school. He tries to get over his feelings with the help of alcohol, even though he doesn't normally drink. But when he wakes up the next morning, he finds himself naked in the same bed with Hebo.

As Sato desperately tries to recall what happened, Hebo-san shocked him even more by saying... "Marry me!"

What will happen to this marriage between two people are absolute zeros at love?

Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドル辞めるけど結婚してくれますか!?, Will You Marry Me If I Quit Being an Idol?, Will You Marry Me Because I Quit Being an Idol?

8. 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

7. 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

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. 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

4. Monochrome Rumor

After being involved in a car accident together, Hajin is asked by Sihyeon to take care of Sihyeon's younger sister after his death. Hajin never expected that to mean he would wake up in the hospital in Sihyeon's body instead of his own. Even worse, Sihyeon was an infamous idol who would do anything for money, had multiple sponsors, and was apparently about to abandon the boy band he was a part of to sign a new contract with a larger agency. At first, Hajin believes the public’s negative opinion about Sihyeon, but the more he learns about Sihyeon’s miserable circumstances, the more enraged he becomes. Determined to get revenge in Sihyeon’s stead, Hajin decides to reach out to an old acquaintance for help. However, the deeper he goes into his revenge plot, the more people he becomes entangled with...

Monochrome Rumor is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 单色谣言, Monochrome Rumors, 모노크롬 루머, 모노크롬루머

3. Yakuza no Oshigoto

Ken Kaneshiro (39) is the second-in-command of the Washio group. Thanks to a strange turn of events, he has now fallen into the deepest depths of the idol "swamp"!

Yakuza's Recommendation is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: やくざの推しごと, Yakuza no Oshigoto

2. Horangireul Kkojibeumyeon

Ra-On is a top idol on professional hiatus after several scandals. During her time off, she’s tasked with training Ho-Rang, a member of a girl group on the verge of their debut. For reasons Ra-On cannot figure out, Ho-Rang is adamant on dropping out of her chance at stardom, and it’s up to Ra-On to get Ho-Rang’s singing and mindset back in the game. However, it isn’t easy to get Ho-Rang’s spirits and vocals high enough…until Ra-On discovers the perfect trick: pinching her in just the right place.



Note: Part of Bomtoon's and Lezhin's Jeonmunjing Ungni Danpyeonseon (전문직 웅니 단편선) Collection.

Women at Work: A Pinch of Love has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: [전문직 웅니 단편선] 호랑이를 꼬집으면, [Professional Woongni Anthology] If You Pinch a Tiger, If You Pinch a Tiger

1. Eodil Bwayo Manager-nim

Ever since former screenwriter, Injoon Kim, was nearly taken to the underworld by mistake, he has been able to see Threads of Fate—white where fortune awaits, and black where misfortune looms. This newfound ability quickly proves itself useful as Injoon becomes a manager in the entertainment industry and successfully saves the actress, Hye-ryung Yun, from a fatal accident. Will Injoon be able to use these Threads to his advantage and bring Hye-ryung to stardom?

Talent Agent and the Threads of Fate has finished publishing and it has 137 Chapters. It is also Known as: Where Are You Looking, Manager?, どこ見てるんですかマネージャ