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〜

Sakano, Anri

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)

The iDOLM@STER Dearly Stars: Splash Red

アイドルマスターSplash Red for ディアリースターズ

Reiichi

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)

The iDOLM@STER: Innocent Blue for Dearly Stars

アイドルマスター Innocent Blue for ディアリースターズ

Okino, Yuu

Gakuen Idolmaster: Gold Rush

学園アイドルマスター GOLD RUSH

Ayana, Yuniko

Ueto, Sou

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)

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS

Matsumoto, Yousuke

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)

Sono Shukujo wa Guuzou to Naru

その淑女は偶像となる

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!

Bandai-Namco

Takahashi, Tatsuya

mana

The iDOLM@STER

THE IDOLM@STER

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

Ueda, Yumehito

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

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