Miyajima, Reiji

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]

AKB49: Renai Kinshi Jourei

AKB49〜恋愛禁止条例〜

Song, Geukjang

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)

Who's That Girl?

오늘의 한요일은 여자다

Tokunou, Shoutarou

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)

Idol x Idol Story!

IDOL×IDOL STORY!

Homare

Ootaka, Shin

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)

Idolatry

アイドラトリィ

Bandai-Namco

Takahashi, Tatsuya

mana

The iDOLM@STER

THE IDOLM@STER

Kyowno

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

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149

アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ U149

Kaibashira

Yabai Idol no Manager ni Nacchatta Hanashi

Yabai Idol and Her Manager

やばいアイドルのマネージャーになっちゃった話

Yuuyuu

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

The iDOLM@STER 2: The World Is All One!!

アイドルマスター2 The world is all one!!

Matsuda, Mai

"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)

Hikaru in the Light!

ひかるイン・ザ・ライト!

Isoflavone, Hijiki

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)

Kami Kuzu☆Idol

Phantom of the Idol

神クズ☆アイドル

2C=Galore

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

Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai: Kizuna Comic Book

ラブライブ! 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 キズナComicBook

Kira, Ito

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)

Idol Escape

The Idol's Escape

偶像〈アイドル〉エスケープ

Girl Crush

12 Manga Like Girl Crush