I have been in love with my sister's fiance for 7 years . I live a lie. That has never changed and never will. Or so I thought... Until I met Eichi. The day Eichi found out about my lie, that I was okay with my sister being with her husband, he told me that he wanted my sister for himself. We decided to work together to make our fantasy a reality. But, the way Eichi was coming on to me made me question if it was really my sister he was after. To grow accustomed to a man's touch, he hugged me... and even k-kissed me?! What in the world is going on?
My name is Natsuki and I'm an average high school girl. My sister Mizuki Ogura, on the other hand, is a top celebrity adored for her serene charisma. It's a struggle to attend to her eccentric whims. My secret dream is to meet someone who doesn't see me as a shortcut to my sister, but falls in love with me for who I am. Wait, is he the one I've been waiting for...?
Uru and Ibuki have been childhood friends for years. He was practically her big brother. Uru has always admired him, but now that she's in college, she wants something more. Ibuki, now an extremely handsome and popular model Eve, has every girl after him. He still sees Uru as a little sister and refuses to see her as a woman. Using her womanly assets, Uru will go to any lengths to seduce him. Can Uru finally make him hers, or will Ibuki need to teach her a thing or two about being in an adult relationship?
Tsukasa Hirayama works as a voice-over actor, primarily in anime. One day, his manager tells him he has signed Tsukasa up for a live-action movie, and he is to co-star with Kentaro Fujisawa, a handsome, popular actor. Tsukasa has admired Kentaro since he debuted as a child prodigy. His fantasies about being with Kentaro become a reality when the two were instructed to video chat to break the ice, ahead of the movie they'll be filming together!! After confessing his adoration for Kentaro, Tsukasa is convinced he's creeped him out. However, much to Tsukasa's surprise, Kentaro is flattered and interested in getting to know Tsukasa more. A love story between two on-screen and off-screen actors.
A comedic duo getting boned? Come again?! Souma, a comedian still waiting to make his big break, spends his days being green with envy over the success of his former partner. Then one day, a salesman in a suit named Kizaki shows up at his run-down apartment. Kizaki may look like a regular salesman, but the adult toys in his briefcase say otherwise! Souma is about to be thrust into the deep end in more ways than one. Will he be sent to heaven in the sea, or become the number one comedian?!
The boy that policeman Junya finds collapsed on the street one day, is none other than today's most popular hero on TV, Haruki. And then that hero pushes him over into reverse cowgirl?! Despite Junya's confusion, he notices that Haruki seems so be troubled with something... Hero-geek policeman meets flawed hero in this slapstick love comedy.
Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry-the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought together, their fates become intertwined in ways that defy all reason. For the good doctor, it's time to stan(d) and deliver!
As a member of the obscure idol group Tea Party, Maha Lee dreams of becoming a superstar one day. But she had no idea she'd get her big break so soon...by embarrassing herself on a popular talk show! Even worse, the debacle lands her on the bad side of Ryoc Kwon, a member of the top male idol group SHAX. He now has her pegged as a talentless fake who imitates successful artists for attention...Does Maha have what it takes to convince him and the world that she's the real deal?
The beautiful Shizuku Makita turns heads wherever she goes. However, she harbors a secret she must absolutely keep hidden. Every night, she sleeps next to the rising star and heartthrob, Yuto Itsumi! Shizuku has spent countless nights wrapped in his arms, yet remains uncertain about their relationship. For the sake of Yuto's future, she tries to put an end to these sleepovers, but he refuses! "It has to be you, or...?" A pure yet scandalous love story begins!
From the pages of the hit light novel series Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki comes a spin-off manga by the original author where beloved classmate Mimimi is the star! Whether doing high jumps or blending with a crowd, Minami Nanami has always been flexible both physically and socially. But when her friend Aoi outshines her at her track-and-field specialty, Mimimi starts to wish for something more, a light to claim as her own. As she contemplates her talents, her mom asks if she'll model in a local ad for her makeup company. Faced with an unfamiliar challenge, can Mimimi find herself in this dazzling new world?
"His worst scandal...is me" Lay, a former soldier, is the bodyguard of Alex, who is one of the most popular actors praised for his chic style. However, Lay soon finds out that his master, often called as the " perfect prince", is nothing more than a bratty troublemaker. Lay must save and protect Alex's public image, but that mission includes one thing: to take care of Alex's sexual life as his 'stress reliever'...The most clingy top-secret love between a younger, super arrogant celebrity and his cool, tanned-skin pretty bodyguard begins!
Toma, a popular member of the trending princely idol group Mellow Crown... Akito, the arrogant bad boy member of the wild idol group Dishy... After a big scandal Akito's being made to put on his best behavior, throwing the whole group out of whack. He seems uninterested in everything and even a bit boring! Toma's been his biggest fan for the longest time and can't stop craving to see that angry, arrogant attitude come back. Time to take things into his own hands! "You were so boring it was hard to watch." Akito, furious over the harsh comments, gives Toma the opening he's always wanted: devise a secret plan to bring Akito back as the best bad-boy idol out there. However, Akito might have misinterpreted the "secret" part of the plan... since when did "secret" mean "sexy favors"?!
These glamorous degenerates enter into a strategic fake marriage...
Mei dreams of becoming an idol and leaves her life in the countryside to chase that dream. She joins a shady agency and begins her career as an underground idol. Drowning in debt and on the verge of having a revealing tape sold, Mei hits rock bottom. In the depths of despair, she climbs Tokyo Tower in the dead of night. Surrounded by the dazzling lights of the city, she plans to end her life, live on stream.
Years later, the diva Mei crashes back into the entertainment world. Dressed in a stunning wedding gown, she celebrates a lavish wedding for all of Japan to see. Who is this diva? Can she survive in the glamorous yet trashy world she's stepped into?
Sex, money, murder, backstabbing, and strategic marriage! The ugliest and most intense battle for survival among the most glamorous degenerates is about to begin!
Who would've thought an idol's love could be this heavy?! Mao Fukiyama is fresh out of a scandal, and currently not allowed to do much while his agency is getting things under control. The timing couldn't have been more perfect, as Taiga Endo, another talent from the same agency working as one of the top boy band idols, invites Mao to live in his apartment while things blow over. Things seem simple enough when out of nowhere Taiga offers to spice things up after the two have some drinks...!
Touko Hiyama, a 23-year-old anime nerd, has a huge crush on her favorite voice actor, Saku. After a small incident, she starts cooking for her cute neighbor, who happens to be Saku himself. The two become close friends, but one day, Saku's behavior completely changes. He pulls Sakurako into a passionate kiss, surprising her with his sudden intensity. His once kind demeanor is replaced by a wild passion, and his touch leaves her weak. This is the story of a sweet, unassuming anime fan and her unexpected, intense romance with her idol.
Winner of EXCELLENCE AWARD in the Manga Division of the 23rd JAPAN MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL in 2020.
Yuujin Kamoshima and Takara Takarada are fellow actors in the same theater troupe who live next door to one another, with similar day to day lives.
Though they aren't exactly close friends, when Yuujin is cast as Takara's double, he sees first hand his extraordinary acting skills and is blown away. From that moment on, he's determined to help him succeed and support him in his dream of becoming a world renowned actor, even if Yuujin has to be in his shadow. But as the acting world begins to take notice, that's easier said than done...
Mika, Key, and Naomi are best friends and they all want to win the J-Idol Audition talent show. But when they win, only Mika is offered to debut! Will their friendship be able to withstand her solo stardom? This is volume 1 of the J-Pop Idol manga series.
Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular "Let's Try Dancing!" karaoke style. It was addicting... and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams. Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn't seem so impossible!