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 15 Idol manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 15. [Oshi no Ko]
- 14. Wo De Jiejie Shi Da Mingxing
- 13. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote
- 12. Yabai Idol no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi
- 11. Classmate no Moto Idol ga, Tonikaku Kyodou Fushin nan desu.
- 10. Kokuminteki Idol ni Natta Osananajimi ga, Boro Apart ni Sunderu Ore no Tonari ni Hikkoshite Kita Ken
- 9. Giregiwa Hamkkehaneun Yeonyegye Saenghwal
- 8. Acting Genius, Top Idol!
- 7. Eodil Bwayo Manager-nim
- 6. holoX MEETing!
- 5. KimoOta, Idol Yarutteyo
- 4. Oshi ga Yuurei ni Narimashite
- 3. Chika Idol wo Kage de Sasaeru Ore
- 2. Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
- 1. Nijiyon
15. [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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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.
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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!
7. 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
6. holoX MEETing!
holoX MEETing! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ホロックスみーてぃんぐ!~holoX MEETing!~, holoX MEETing!
5. 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
4. Oshi ga Yuurei ni Narimashite
Yumemomo, a member of the idol group RiRi, has suddenly passed away. This news shocks Chie, an idol otaku, who is unable to accept the fact that her favorite has died. But then, the ghost of Yumemomo appears before Chie...
has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: 推しが幽霊になりまして, Oshi ga Yuurei ni Narimashite
3. 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
2. 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
1. Nijiyon
A spin-off 4-koma series illustrating the daily lives of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club's members. Nine ordinary, yet unique high school girls compete against each other for the title of the "No.1 school idol", but what situations will they find themselves in!? Follow them as they deepen their bonds with each other in this cute and digestable official 4-koma from the Love Live! series, illustrated by Hito Miyako.
Nijiyon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: にじよん あにめーしょん, にじよん ~ラブライブ!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 よんこま~