What is this genre all about? In Japanese culture, idols (アイドル) are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly cute and cuddly and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g. as singers for J-pop groups, bit-part actors, TV personalities, models in photo spreads published in magazines, advertisements, etc.Source: wiki
We present you the list of Idol manga you should read right now.
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Top 18 Idol manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 18. [Oshi no Ko]
- 17. Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
- 16. Girl Crush
- 15. So I Married the Anti-Fan
- 14. An Insincere Idol's Blank Slate
- 13. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim
- 12. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote
- 11. Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu
- 10. Acting Genius, Top Idol!
- 9. Idolatry
- 8. Sonmaseuro Gujehaneun Mangdol Insaeng
- 7. Idol x Idol Story!
- 6. Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!?
- 5. Jie Bu Diao de Ta
- 4. Kokuminteki Idol ni Natta Osananajimi ga, Boro Apart ni Sunderu Ore no Tonari ni Hikkoshite Kita Ken
- 3. Unofficial Hatsune Miku Mix
- 2. Wo De Jiejie Shi Da Mingxing
- 1. Cheonjae Idol Yeonyegye Gongnyakbeop
18. [Oshi no Ko]
![[Oshi no Ko]](/image/manga/56391/cover_image/048d161cfcba4908901a07a09a1afadc.jpg)
"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
17. 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
16. 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
15. So I Married the Anti-Fan
How far would you go to take down the person you hate most? With no house, no job, and nothing left to lose, Geunyeong Lee is willing to risk it all to bring down the country’s national treasure, Korean superstar Who Joon. But once the two really get to know each other, bringing him down suddenly becomes a lot harder. Will she be able to ruin him once and for all after she learns the truth about the man behind the popstar?
So I Married the Anti-Fan has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: Geuraeseo Naneun Antipaengwa Gyeolhonhaetda (Jaerim), Mon anti-fan ! (Jaerim), My Anti-Fan! (Jaerim), So I Married an Anti-Fan (Jaerim), だから俺はアンチと結婚 した (Jaerim), 所以和黑粉结婚了 (Jaerim), 所以我和黑粉結婚了 (Jaerim), 그래서 나는 안티팬과 결혼했다 (Jaerim)
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. 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
12. 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
11. Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu
A girl is obsessed with her favorite idol, a minor member of a less popular group, enough that she says she'd die to see her play at Budoukan.
Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 推しが武道館いってくれたら死ぬ, Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu
10. 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!
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. Sonmaseuro Gujehaneun Mangdol Insaeng
I can save even the most doomed restaurant with my touch!
Im Hyeonseong, a famous chef who has even shown up in a TV show as the CEO of a food industry. He built his wealth and fame from the ground up, but meets an unjust death because of his stepmother and step-sibling. At that moment, a system window appeared in front of him. They will give him a chance to take his revenge if he succeeds in making ‘Climax’, the doomed idol group, successful by controlling Cheon Ise’s body. Will I be able to save the doom restau– I mean the doom idols with my touch? We will now begin the special quest, ‘Idol, Cheon Ise’!
Saving the Doomed Idols With My Touch is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Save a Failed Idol's Life, 最強レシピで作ります！＃伝説のアイドル
7. 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！
6. 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?
5. 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
4. 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
3. Unofficial Hatsune Miku Mix
A manga based on Yamaha's voice synthesizer VOCALOID and it's mascots, mainly Miku Hatsune. This character is the first heroine from the Vocaloid Character Voice Series and a popular virtual idol. Every new chapter has a different Miku, showing different aspects of the world of music!
has finished publishing and it has 32 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hatsune Miku: Unofficial Hatsune Mix
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. Cheonjae Idol Yeonyegye Gongnyakbeop
On Haje, a once-in-a-thousand-years handsome trainee. After turning down a sponsorship offer and losing the chance to debut, He vowed never to set foot in the entertainment industry again. So why was he chosen by an idol-nurturing game system???
No money, no house, no knowledge. Haje's experienced nothing but toil and moil in this new life of his. From finding hidden talents and growing to be a respectable idol, to playing mental tug of war against the callous system and even investigating the past of the possessed character. Haje was busy running around doing this and that!
"This is no good, I'm having fun."
Que sera sera. Haje decides to just charge ahead, overcome every challenge, and attack the show business head-on. This is the genius idol's strategy to conquer the entertainment industry!
Cheonjae Idol Yeonyegye Gongnyakbeop has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: A Genius Idol's Manual to Taking on Showbiz, Cheonjae Aidorui Yeonyegye Gongnyakbeop, Cheonjae Idol-ui Yeonyegye Gongnyakbyeop, Genius Idol's Celebrity Strategy to Stardom, Genius Idol’s Strategy to Conquer the Entertainment Industry, The Genius Idol's Celebrity Strategy, The Genius Idol’s Strategy to Stardom, 天才アイドルの芸能界攻略, Genius Idol's Celebrity Strategy, Cheonjae Aidorui Yeonyegye Gongnyakbeop
