Top 19 Idol manga you should read right now. [2025 List]

19. 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

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】 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. 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

16. 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.

15. 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

14. 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

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. 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！

11. 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)

10. Polaris wa Kienai

2 years after the death of the the idol Sora Tajima, who was the center of the idol group Polaris, people have been gradually forgetting her. High school girl Mizuumi Tachibana can't accept this and does the impossible in order to prove the existence of a "God". In a world where likes are everything, she creates the eternal idol.

Note: Note: Chapter count includes the prologue, epilogue, and 2 extras.

Polaris Will Never Be Gone. has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポラリスは消えない, Polaris wa Kienai

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. 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

7. 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

6. Watashi wo Center ni Suru to Chikaimasuka?

"If you really can make me the center of the group... I'll marry you."

Mizuki Natsuno is the least popular member of the idol group "Melty Strawberry." Koichi Okuda is the only person in the world who continues to support Mizuki. Two people who should never be connected, end up in a cooperative relationship under one roof, working her way up from the bottom of the ranks to become the leader of the group.

A story about the "Japanese Dream" begins, as they work together as a team to reach stardom in the entertainment world!

Do you swear to center me? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 私をセンターにすると誓いますか？, Watashi wo Center ni suru to Chikaimasu ka?

5. 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

4. 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!?

3. Yishijie Ouxiang Jingjiren

Top-tier idol manager Le Qiu accidentally traveled to another world. To return to her reality as soon as possible and help the farm girl, Ella, save her village, fate led Le Qiu to bring six beautiful girls of different races and personalities together into a girl group. While she spreads the idol culture, she is also… saving the world.

Idol Manager In Another World has finished publishing and it has 43 Chapters. It is also Known as: Idol Agent in Another World

2. 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?

1. [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.