Idols (Female) Manga

Urumin is an idol, but she can't sing or dance well, and she's got a dishonest character. Kimiya is the only fan in the world who likes her. The relationship between the two of them is a little different from the usual relationships between idols and fans! This is a precious love comedy that depicts the daily life of a bad idol and the man who keeps on promoting her, and the way he loves her! (Source: COMICSMART, translated)

People everywhere admire the popular idol group AKB48, and Hiroko Yoshinaga is no different. She dreams of becoming a member of AKB48, but stage fright gets in the way of every audition. Having failed so many times, Yoshinaga decides to tryout one last time before giving up for good. Though uninterested in idols, Minoru Urayama wants to help Yoshinaga realize her dream. Disguising himself as a girl named "Urakawa Minori," he participates in the audition for AKB48 as well, hoping to assist Yoshinaga through the tryouts. However, things go better than expected when both Yoshinaga and "Minori" are recruited! As he enters the world of pop music, Minoru must continue to hide his secret all while supporting Yoshinaga's dreams and finding one of his own. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tenka Momose, a high school freshman that can sing and dance... she's pretty and smart to boot! She's good at everything but love. One day she meets Erian Satou, and was pulled in by her passionate dedication to becoming an idol. This is the story about two young girls chasing after their K-Pop idol dream!! (Source: Comikey Media)

Meet Mimi, a college grad working part-time at a convenience store. Once an aspiring idol, she abandoned her dream when her group failed to make it big. Enter Ibuki, a rising star inspired by Mimi's past. Their unexpected encounters reignite Mimi's passion for the spotlight. Together, they decide to audition for a high-stakes idol competition show. Can they achieve their dreams and forge an unbreakable bond, or will the intense rivalry tear them apart? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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Kim Sanghyeon has the talent and the drive to become a K-pop star—but one thing keeps holding him back: a false school bullying accusation. After countless rejections, his dream feels more distant than ever. But when the head director of a major entertainment company hands him a mysterious bath bomb that transforms him into his past-life self, he's suddenly staring at an unbelievably beautiful... woman? Sanghyeon's second shot at fame is about to begin—in the most unexpected way! (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

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Arika Mamiya, the face of the idol group Lyrical Trick, suddenly disappeared without a trace one day. Now it has been over a year since then and her disappearance remains a mystery. Meanwhile, in a bid to promote the group, LT decides to hold an audition for the third generation members. Among the candidates is a blond girl named Nana Miyajima, who stands out from the rest of the crowd. It turns out she is actually Arika's best friend who has infiltrated the idol group to uncover the truth behind Arika's disappearance! (Source: Kodansha)

Yuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night, but Yuya's sloppy dancing and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. The career of a pop idol just isn't the path of easy leisure Yuya expected... After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuya meets a girl backstage. All she wants from life is to perform. There's just one problem: She's been dead for a year. (Source: Kodansha USA)

High school girl Junna Harumi's purpose in life is to support the idol Fuwari Tsukishiro! One day, the idol group Fuwari belongs to disbands. In her despair, Junna 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, Junna decides to take part in the audition herself and work behind the scenes. This idol-otaku girl's lifelong "oshi support" begins now! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

The iDOLM@STER Break! focuses on Yuutarou Takagi, an average teen and the grandson of Junichirou Takagi, as he works as a temporary president and producer in 765 Production, after his grandfather is unable to work due to work-related stress. It details his daily life as president and producer, antics and comedic mishaps around the office, and his relationship with idols of 765PRO. (Source: project-imas.com)

The story follows a group of under-149 cm idols and their new short and young producer.

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Two 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. (Source: Square Enix, translated)

1. Cry for the Moon 2. Pink for Tear 3. Ano Ko to Nakayoku Naru Houhou 4. Idol Yametara Shitai Koto (What I Want to Do Now That I'm No Longer an Idol) 5. Oujisama tte Yobanaide 6. Shirotae-sama, Himitsu desu yo 7-8. Futaribeya: Aozora ni Shiro Ribbon (Futaribeya: White Ribbon Against the Blue Sky) 9. Futaribeya: Ashita Me ga Sametara (Futaribeya: Tomorrow, When I Wake Up...)

"If you can really make me the Center...then we can get married." Meet Mizuki Natsuno, the least popular member of the nationally acclaimed idol group, Melty Strawberry. She has an eternal fan in Koichi Okuta, who is always pouring heart and soul into supporting her. Normally, a fan would never get to interact with their idol beyond the stage. But one thing led to another, and Koichi now finds himself living together with Mizuki in his own house. He vows to make her the new Center of Melty Strawberry, sparking an unconventional tag-team between a devoted fan and his idol. Together, they attempt to elevate Mizuki's career from obscurity to stardom! (Source: Kodansha)

Kazuma Kuzuhara, a high school student who doesn't want to work, spent his days mooching off the huge amounts of money lavished on him by his childhood friends, the idols Yukina and Arisa. However, their excessive love of the two gradually begins to border on madness...? A dark youth love-comedy about living off the generosity of others! (Source: Bushiroad Works, translated)

"In order to get up on stage, you need to be special." Hikaru Ogino spends her days singing oldies in her family's bath house, but when her best friend Ran—a former idol—invites her to try out for an "idol survival camp" together, it'll put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat? Witness the birth of a new star in this exciting story about chasing your dreams! (Source: KiraKira Media)

Keita, a boring university student, is a "gachikoi" (fan who's seriously in love) otaku of Mimika, the center of the idol group "Tetra." Even though he's aware that it's a love that will never happen, he continues to push on with giving her his emotional support. On the other hand, as her group's popularity continues to rise, Mimika bears anxiety over the uncertainty of the future even while she's happy with the fervently cheering Keita's affection. One day, Mimika falls into despair after her mother gets into a traffic accident, and with the help of social media, she heads towards Keita's part-time workplace... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Manga adaption of iDOLM@STER 2 following Haruka, Yukiho, and Hibiki in the unit Sprout.

iM@S manga that revolves around Miki from when she was scouted by the producer until she joins the 765 production.

Rizumu is a young teenager girl who dreams to become a Prism Star like her late mother, a famous ice-skater, and to participate in the Prism Dance Skate, the most famous ice-skating show.

Green Leaves Entertainment is a tiny production company on the verge of going out of business in Sendai, the biggest city in Japan's northeastern Tohoku region. The agency once managed the careers of magicians, photo idols, fortune-tellers, and other entertainers, but its last remaining client finally quit. In danger of having zero talent (literally), the president Tange hatches an idea of producing an idol group. On the brash president's orders, the dissatisfied manager Matsuda heads out to scout raw talent. Matsuda makes a fateful encounter with a certain girl... (Source: ANN)

This manga adapts Mizutani Eri's route from the game The iDOLM@STER Dearly Stars. Eri Mizutani,mostly known as ELLIE on Internet, is a hikikomori that spends most of her time chatting on the Internet with people that she hardly knows. One day she receives a message from a producer named Ozaki who encourages her to debut as a real idol. Eventually she is able to build up the courage to meet Ozaki.Then she makes her debut at the 876 productions. She meets Ai and Ryo there and decides to give up her life as a net idol and hikkikimori. Will Eri be succesful in the idols world? (Source: MU)

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There are many idols with long-established talent agency 346 Production. And now the company is starting a new program, the Cinderella Project! Girls leading normal lives... They are chosen to be aspiring idols and see another world for the first time in this Cinderella story. Can they all climb the stairs that lead to the palace? The magic begins now... (Source: Daisuki)

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Our idol friends are back again today! Get a rare look at how idols spend their days off, as well as their comical interactions with each other in this hyper-fun-filled short anime. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Natsuki has been a K-pop otaku for 15 years. She spends her days crying as she remembers her former favorite idol, Sora, who has retired. However, a comment from a younger colleague, "You only have one life to live. Are you just going to wait for your favorite idol to make a comeback?" One day, she decides to try a dating app. The person she matches with is a girl who looks just like Sora! A love story between a K-pop otaku and a former K-pop idol! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Follows the idol group Illumination STARS at 283 Production.

Ai, wishing to become an idol as famous as her mother once was, has been participating in tests at various talent agencies, but she has failed every single one of them. Her inability to even begin to follow into her mother's footsteps becomes a complex to her. As Ai bursts into tears, alone in a public park, she is approached by 765 Production idol Haruka Amami, who was a special judge at one of the tests Ai has taken. Having sensed something special about Ai's singing, Haruka comforts her and introduces her to 876 Production's president Ishikawa. The president is very quick to invite Ai into 876, as she believes that her mother's name alone should be enough to propel Ai to the top. Ai protests, stating that she wants to become an idol using only her own strength. She is then given one chance to prove herself, at a rookie idol audition. (Source: project-imas.com/wiki)

Hyunwoo, who landed a job as the manager of the famous girl group Release, finds himself facing temptations from the five members as if they were deliberately scheming against him. The question arises, "How long will this manager endure?" (Source: Lezhin Entertainment, translated)

Ainosuke is a gay man who spends his days full of gloominess and regrets. He desperately wishes he could be as cute and gorgeous as Karen, the idol he aspires to. But one night, Karen herself, on the run from an exploitative producer, appears right in front of him! A journey of escape and heart-pounding, fleeting love begins... (Source: Yen Press)

The story is set in a high school "Idol Club." Mitsuki Tsunoda, an idol otaku high school boy, suddenly becomes a girl—but only physically. Soon after, his favorite former idol, who once disappeared from the spotlight, appears right before him! Aiming for the top with your favorite idol! A gender-bender school idol comedy begins! (Source: MANGA Plus)

A comic series based on bond episodes from the game Love Live! School Idol Festival All Stars.

Sister Registar explore the themes of "idols" and "family," focusing on the behind-the-scenes drama of an idol and her family, who create her costumes.

Aira, Rizumu and Mion wants to participate to the Prism Show, a famous competition combining ice-skating, singing and dancing, and become its best ice-skater, the Prism Queen.

Solo idol Baek Nokha sees her world crumble the day her mother dies while she's busy accepting an award. So, when a strange creature offers her a second chance, she accepts readily. But she never imagined she'd have to restart from the bottom as Yoon Chung, a trainee in an idol competition show! To see her mother again, she has to grant Chung's wish of debuting in first place. Armed with nothing but her voice and her knowledge of the industry, can this superstar climb her way back to the top? (Source: Tapas Media)

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Based on the iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls mobile game. The story focuses on Riina Tada, Kanako Mimura, and Rika Jougasaki.

The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls anthology by various mangaka.

Green Leaves Entertainment is a tiny production company on the verge of going out of business in Sendai, the biggest city in Japan's northeastern Tohoku region. The agency once managed the careers of magicians, photo idols, fortune-tellers, and other entertainers, but its last remaining client finally quit. In danger of having zero talent (literally), the president Tange hatches an idea of producing an idol group. On the brash president's orders, the dissatisfied manager Matsuda heads out to scout raw talent. Matsuda makes a fateful encounter with a certain girl... (Source: ANN)

It unfolds here... The story of a girl who gave up on being an idol. Himemiya Sakurako is a student from Elizabeth Girls' School. She is popular in the school for being the role model of a lady. However, that was merely a mask she wore...?! (Source: Shueisha, translated)

The idol unit "TINGS" has big dreams, but only small achievements, and is not very popular. The best manager in the world was supposed to be their savior, but... "I'm not interested in being your manager." The man who shows up is Naose Hinaki, a man with no motivation. However, he has a special power...? This is a story of you and the girls shining brightly to become "absolute idols." The best idol entertainment begins here! (Source: Crunchyroll)

With her weird talents and weirder personality, idol trainee Yoon Hyesung can't help but catch everyone's eye, even though that's far from what she wants. She's actually a fangirl from a different future with one goal in mind—help Na Yeonwoo debut as an idol! Now as Yeonwoo's friend, Hyesung is determined to get Yeonwoo the top spot on an idol survival program with the help of an oddly supportive game system. Can Hyesung help Yeonwoo debut, even if it means she will too? (Source: Tapas Media)

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The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls anthology by various mangaka.

4-koma manga based on the iDOLM@STER mobile game "Cinderella Girls". Each chapter is divided in two parts: Idol of the Day, and Dereraji of the day, a collaboration with the Cinderella Girls radio show, "Dereraji".

In a post-apocalyptic world, idols have supplanted conventional warfare.

From the mobile game The iDOLM@STER Million Live, a comedy 4-koma following the daily lives of the Million Live idols.

The strongest Onmyoji of modern times, Michiharu Ashiya, is busy stanning his fave idol, who turns out to be his next client...! (Source: MANGA Plus)

The idol unit "TINGS" has big dreams, but only small achievements, and is not very popular. The best manager in the world was supposed to be their savior, but... "I'm not interested in being your manager." The man who shows up is Naose Hinaki, a man with no motivation. However, he has a special power...? This is a story of you and the girls shining brightly to become "absolute idols." The best idol entertainment begins here! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Spin-off with I-1 club's point of view.

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The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls anthology by various mangaka.

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Asahi Serizawa, Fuyuko Mayuzumi, and Mei Izumi, members of the idol unit "Straylight," openly declare themselves as rivals. While they occasionally clash, they further polish their talents, shining even brighter. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Yuri business is when two female idols act like they're a couple as a form of fan service. Mai and Marika are lovey-dovey on stage but their real personalities clash behind the scenes. How long can their yuri business last? (Source: MangaDex)

Yeon-Hwa is careful about her appearance as a K-Pop idol. Everything is meticulously crafted to make her look innocent, gentle, and friendly. But where the cameras can't see, she's a dominating participant in her idol partner's masochistic fantasies. It's a strange relationship to be sure but, as long as they're topping the charts, Yeon-Hwa will go along with anything. (Source: Tapas Media)

There is a phenomenon where young people who have their hearts broken completely disappear. The protagonist is Hime Ayaka who is the most popular girl in school. As such, she is a frequent target for confessions. She has turned down everyone who has confessed to her and caused them to disappear. Yet, there is seemingly no end to the boys eager to shoot their shot. With the boys thinning in number and the ordeal putting Ayaka under stress, her friends come up with a ludicrous plan to put an end to the confessions. (Source: MU)

Starting from the events of the Wake Up, Girls! movie, the story shows the perspective of Yoshino Nanase and Kaya Kikuma, the leader and sub-leader of the group. (Source: Wikipedia, translated)

Chieri Takasaki wishes on a star and swaps bodies with her oshi idol, Ichika.

Love Dogs holds their first live in Tokyo Dome. But just as the show reaches its climax, a bolt of lightning sends the 9 of them to a parallel world. To return to their original world, they must play against a professional baseball player, and seize victory. So begins the girls' grueling battle. (Source: Square Enix, translated)

An anthology comic of Gakuen Idolmaster by various mangaka.

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Spin-off of The iDOLM@STER Million Live! series. Take a look into the daily lives of the idols of the 765Pro Theater!

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Anju Sakurai is a former member of the indie (underground) idol group "Aisu♡Beverage" which has disbanded. Her dreams of becoming an idol, which were once shattered, are set in motion once again when she meets the genius junior high school Vocaloid Producer, Tsubaki Kurokawa. This the story of the resurrection of underground idols whose dreams have been shattered! (Source: Houbunsha, translated)

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A yuri anthology that depicts the colorful and sparkling love story of idols.

When the idol Chico announced her retirement, Yamada-san, her biggest fan, felt an overwhelming sense of loss. But then a new office lady joins her workplace, and it turns out to be the former idol herself...!? (Source: Shueisha, translated)

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Ayame Matosaki is a professional assassin. She carries out her work simply as a means of survival, until one day she meets the ghost of an aspiring idol whose dream was cut short. Together, they must fight to the death to survive in the entertainment industry, in this girls' buddy action manga! (Source: Shounen Gahousha, translated)

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A series of booklets included in odd-numbered volumes of the limited edition Blu-Ray release of the Love Live! School Idol Project anime.

Just when Lee Zena was finally ready to debut as a K-pop idol, her group was scrapped because of backlash from a scandal involving Ju Siu, former member of another girl group under the same entertainment company. But after a mysterious person named "T" contacts Zena, she now sees game holograms that say her only hope of debuting is to appear on a survival idol program called "To Be Dol" with none other than Siu. As they face one mystery after another, how will Zena and Siu ever debut together? (Source: Tapas Media)

The main characters are Himari Aozora and Mitsuki Hoshikawa, who enroll in the private Paradise Academy. Himari, who longs to be in AiPri, dreams of making 10,000 friends! She unexpectedly makes her AiPri debut?! She has a secret that she can't even tell her close friend, Mitsuki! However, it seems Mitsuki holds a secret of her own as well... (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

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Hajime, a shy dog groomer with decent looks but little confidence, has never really stood out. One day, Mahiro, a high school girl he has always treated like a younger sister, suggests he try a dating app to find a girlfriend. Taking her advice, Hajime gives it a try—only to fall into a honey trap and suddenly end up saddled with a massive debt. The only path left for him... is to become a producer for some underground idols!? (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)

Ichigo Hoshimiya, now a top idol, moves to America to train and take part in concerts. Here she meets Marie, a Japanese-American 14-year-old girl who is getting to know Aikatsu and idols. Despite her mother's opposition, Marie decides to become an idol and starts training with Ichigo. (Source: MU)

The popular Idol group "X Girl" is going to perform at a live venue; fans are eagerly awaiting their appearance. But this time, the three beautiful sexy idols are high up in the sky on a secret mission, with their airplane's cockpit damaged it descends upon the concert venue. (Source: MU)

PriPara is a place where anyone can be an idol. However, a major update went haywire and now PriPara is in danger of disappearing! In the fashion capital of PriParis, the former Prisiennes who used to be charming and sparkly idols have lost their memories and now go about their day-to-day lives feeling as though they're missing something. Things suddenly change when one of these Prisiennes receives an invitation card. On a sleepless night, the rich scent of casablanca fills the air and Phantom Thief Genius Neo appears. "Bienvenue! Let us fall together into nighttime Idol Land PriPara!" Hibiki Shikyouin's brilliant play begins in secret while a detective named Chris searches for the truth behind Phantom Thief Genius Neo! (Source: Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, translated)

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An anthology of The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls by various mangaka.

The absolute rule for idols is "no love!" Yuto Sato, a struggling man who is having trouble finding a job, happens to become the manager of the popular idol group MINE. He is given an important mission to prevent love scandals! However, the members of the group are starved for male companionship after years of idol life...? The leader of the group, Rira Fujishiro, the absolute center, Momoka Seiten, the fast-paced Sora Mizumi, the cheerful Asuka Kazaharu, and the youngest, Miruru Meisei... their slapstick cohabitation life begins! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

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"I want to be the brightest star in the world." Such is the dream of the simple and discreet young girl named Hikari Hoshikawa. One day, she meets the famous idol Ritsu Shiina and her world is turned upside down! Will she be able to become the star she has always dreamed of being? (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

A former isekai hero returns to earth and gets employed by an idol agency as a driver-cum-bodyguard.

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