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
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Top 20 Idol manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. [Oshi no Ko]
- 19. Eodil Bwayo Manager-nim
- 18. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote
- 17. Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
- 16. Idolatry
- 15. Debut Mot Hamyeon Jungneun Byeong Geollim
- 14. 100-nen no Oshi
- 13. Second Life Millionaire
- 12. Tamon-kun ima docchi!?
- 11. Shijie Diyi Juxing
- 10. Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.
- 9. Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai
- 8. Chika Idol wo Kage de Sasaeru Ore
- 7. I Was XXX By My Idol
- 6. Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to
- 5. Idol Yameru kedo Kekkon Shite Kuremasu ka!?
- 4. Kimi ga Tokubetsu
- 3. Unofficial Hatsune Miku Mix
- 2. Wo De Jiejie Shi Da Mingxing
- 1. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
20. [Oshi no Ko]
![[Oshi no Ko]](https://media.kitsu.app/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
19. 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
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. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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.
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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!?
11. Shijie Diyi Juxing
It's her against the world.
She's a martial arts world champion. He's a top celebrity. But when she's accidentally reincarnated as his fiancée, she becomes the most hated girl by his fans who's shrouded by a dark past! Even if the world is against her, Lin Fan vows to never give up.
The Brightest Star is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Brightest Giant Star In The World
10. 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.
9. Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai
Noa Kuroda worships Ibuki, a member of the super popular idol group ILY, as a god. After ILY's concert, Noa happens to run into Ibuki at a convenience store. When Noa learns that Ibuki is stressed out from being worshiped as a "god" and "charismatic" by his fans, she unconsciously hides the fact that she is an otaku, but...
Without Love, I Can’t Be an Idol. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 愛がなければアイドルできない, Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai
8. 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
7. I Was XXX By My Idol
Breaking up with boyfriend just because she's chasing after her idol! How ridiculous... What is more ridiculous is that she finds herself in bed with her dream idol when she wakes up the second day! The most ridiculous thing is that for the sake of her idol's reputation, they become a fake couple...
I Was XXX By My Idol has finished publishing and it has 127 Chapters. It is also Known as: Aku Adalah Penggemar XXX Idol, Fui XXX Por Mi Ídolo, Mình Bị idol...xxx
6. Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to
"She is a famous idol. On the other hand, I am just a nerd. We have to keep our relationship a secret."
Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to has finished publishing and it has 27 Chapters. It is also Known as: アイドルな彼女とヲタクな僕と, Idol na Kanojo to Wotaku na Boku to
5. 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?
4. Kimi ga Tokubetsu
Sahoko tells off the nation’s top idol, Kouta, in her family’s restaurant for assuming that she’s his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend’s next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?
My Special One has finished publishing and it has 44 Chapters. It is also Known as: 君がトクベツ, You Are Special!
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. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
From failed idol to hailed idol!
Flop idol Yongmin dies an unfortunate death but is given a second chance at life in the body of Ian, a super hot rich kid with a voice to match. At his side, he finds Jin, a mysterious soul tasked with guiding Ian to becoming a certified star. But is it really all smooth sailing from here?
My Second Life as an Idol is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
