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Short Introduction to Oshi no Ko
In the world of showbiz, bending the truth can be a powerful tool and an unconventional way to show affection. Meet Goro, a devoted fan of pop sensation B-Komachi and a gynecologist by profession. Goro’s life takes an unexpected turn when Ai, the popular B-Komachi idol, becomes his patient. Ai, despite being just 16 and at the peak of her career, is determined to have her baby. Understanding the consequences for an idol, Goro decides to provide her with secret prenatal support. However, his life comes to a tragic end when he is mysteriously murdered on the night Ai is about to give birth. In an unexpected twist of fate, Goro is reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, one of Ai’s twins, allowing him to be close to his adored idol day and night. As Ai faces the challenge of being a new mother amidst her complicated life of stardom and deception, Goro has to consider whether she can truly handle it. Meanwhile, Ruby, the twin who shows unusual intelligence, raises suspicions. Will this family be able to navigate their new realities together?
Release Year: 2020 – 2024
Chapters: Vol: 16; Ch: 166
Rank: Rank #691
Tags: Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life, Acting, Idols, Psychological, Reincarnation, Showbiz, Siblings, Social Media, Adapted to Anime
Here are the Top 10 Manga/Manhwa/Manhua Similar to Oshi no Ko
10. Act-Age
Summary:
Spotlight on Kei Yonagi, an aspiring actress with a burning passion for the stage and screen! Her journey to stardom is riddled with challenges; her father’s departure and her mother’s passing have left her to shoulder the responsibility of caring for her younger brother and sister. With financial constraints tightening around her, Kei faces the tough question of whether her dreams of acting must be set aside in the face of reality. Will she continue to chase the glimmer of lights and the echo of applause, or will the harshness of her circumstances force her to let go of her aspirations?
Release Year: 2018 – 2020
Chapters: Vol: 12; Ch: 123
Tags: Drama, Shounen, Slice of Life, Acting, Cancelled, Showbiz
9. Skip Beat!
Summary:
Kyoko heads off to the bustling metropolis, hand in hand with her cherished Shotaro, whose aspirations of stardom in showbiz light up their path. She commits herself to a variety of jobs to provide support for him in pursuit of his ambitions. But then, Kyoko stumbles upon a shocking revelation: Shotaro regards her as nothing more than a dull woman. Feeling betrayed, Kyoko vows to outshine Shotaro and conquer the entertainment industry herself. The big question that remains is the strategy Kyoko will employ to realize her newfound goal of success and fame.
Release Year: 2002 – ?
Chapters: Vol: 50+; Ch: 329+
Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Acting, Idols, Showbiz, Work Life, Adapted to Anime
8. Erased
Summary:
At 29, Satoru Fujinuma seems to be going nowhere in life. Wrapped up in the monotony of his day-to-day existence, he suddenly finds himself dealing with a bizarre and powerful phenomenon: his time begins to rewind without explanation, plunging him further into a bleak routine. However, a significant event soon turns his world upside down. This event triggers a “Revival” that sends Satoru back eighteen years, into his childhood body!
Back in the past, Satoru is reunited with scenes from his youth he never expected to see again: his mother’s living, breathing presence; his old school friends; and Kayo Hinazuki, the classmate who was abducted and met a tragic end during his original childhood. Determined to alter the past and prevent the sad destiny that has catapulted him back into his young self, Satoru sets out to rewrite Hinazuki’s story.
Confronted with a race against time and an unknown nemesis, Satoru, now in the body and world of his eleven-year-old self, must navigate challenges that seem insurmountable for a boy his age, armed with the resolve to change the course of the future.
Release Year: 2012 – 2016
Chapters: Vol: 8; Ch: 44
Tags: Drama, Mystery, Sci Fi, Seinen, Age Transformation, Crime, Death of a Loved One, Melancholy, Psychological, Second Chance, Serial Killers, Time Travel, Adapted to Anime
7. The Twins’ New Life
Summary:
Born into a world beyond imagination, Arienne Yuriana and her twin, Arhen, are royalty destined for opulence. Despite this, their lives are marred by neglect and hardship, forced to endure an unstable castle and a vicious mother, in stark contrast to the royal splendor they were meant to know. When circumstances strip them of their harsh caretaker, they face a sudden change: their estranged emperor father calls them to live at the palace.
Now within the grandeur of court life, the twins are faced with a choice. Can they let go of the hurt their father’s absence caused and embrace the chances their new circumstances bring? Or will the perils that lie within the high-stakes environment of the court be too much for the siblings to handle?
Release Year: 2020 – 2023
Chapters: Ch: 138
Tags: Drama, Fantasy, Manhwa, Romance, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Royalty, Siblings, Based on a Web Novel
6. Bakuman.
Summary:
Moritaka Mashiro feels directionless in life; he lacks goals or passion and just goes through the motions every day. Unexpectedly, a chance to change comes when he forgets his notebook at school. It’s discovered by the top student, Takagi, who offers to return it—with a catch. He wants Mashiro to partner with him as a comic artist. Mashiro hesitates at first but rethinks the proposal when he learns that Azuki, the girl he’s fond of, aspires to be a voice actress. Overcome with emotion, he ends up proposing that they marry once they both find success in their respective careers. Surprisingly, she accepts. Thrust into a new journey, Mashiro, with his artistic skills, and Takagi, with his writing, set out to make their mark in the world of comics, aiming to get their work published.
Release Year: 2008 – 2012
Chapters: Vol: 20; Ch: 176
Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shounen, Manga Industry, Otaku Culture, School Life, Voice Acting, Writers, Adapted to Anime
5. Hibiki: Shousetsuka ni Naru Houhou
Summary:
The book industry is currently facing tough times due to a downturn in publishing. Amid these challenging conditions, the literary publication ‘Mokuren’ felt the strain. During this period, they received a submission for their Newcomer’s Award, which blatantly disregarded the guidelines. Normally, such a submission would be discarded, but this piece caught the interest of one editor. From that point on, things began to shift.
Release Year: 2014 – 2019
Chapters: Vol: 13; Ch: 114
Tags: Drama, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Novel Industry
4. Phantom of the Idol
Summary:
Yuuya, who is one half of the pop pair ZINGS, is perhaps the least enthusiastic performer in Japan’s music scene. While his counterpart puts his all into each show – and is quite beloved for it – Yuuya can’t seem to match that energy. His lethargic stage presence and subpar dance moves, combined with an almost aggressive demeanor toward fans, have made him unpopular and have his manager on the brink of firing him. Yuuya’s experience as a pop star is far from the laid-back, praise-filled journey he anticipated. Following a particularly underwhelming performance, Yuuya encounters a girl backstage. This girl is fashionably dressed, brimming with exuberance, and her greatest desire is to be on stage. However, there’s an unusual twist: she passed away a year ago. She is Asahi Mogami, a singer whose life and rising career were cut short. And now, if spirits exist, could it be conceivable for them to take over living bodies?
Release Year: 2017 – ?
Chapters: Vol: 8+; Ch: 55+
Tags: Comedy, Josei, Ghosts, Idols, Showbiz, Supernatural, Adapted to Anime
3. Kasane
Summary:
Kasane may not be considered attractive, but she inherited an extraordinary lipstick from her mother which grants her the ability to take over other people’s appearances. Determined to change her destiny, Kasane uses this gift to claim the beauty of others for herself. This power brings her into the life of the stunning Neena Tanzawa, whose identity Kasane assumes to ascend to stardom in the theater world. However, the arrival of Kasane’s stepsister, Nogiku, shakes the foundations of her new life. The lives of Kasane, Neena, and Nogiku become entwined in a tale of beauty that influences their fortunes, culminating in a distressing end.
Release Year: 2013 – 2018
Chapters: Vol: 14; Ch: 126
Tags: Drama, Horror, Seinen, Acting, Psychological
2. Glass Mask
Summary:
Maya has a deep passion for acting and works tirelessly so she can immerse herself in theatrical performances and dramas, even though her financial situation makes it hard for her to chase her aspirations. Her life takes a turn when Tsukigake, a former actress who has stepped away from the limelight, stumbles upon Maya perfectly reenacting an entire play after having seen it just once. Impressed by Maya’s natural gift, Tsukigake decides to offer Maya a spot in her prestigious drama school through a scholarship. She has high hopes for Maya, envisioning her as the one who could take up the mantle of the famed Crimson Goddess. Before she can fulfill that role, Maya needs to climb to the top of Japan’s acting echelon. However, a complex battle for the rights to the Crimson Goddess character ensues, involving Tsukigake, who currently holds those rights, and Masumi, a businessman with his own designs on them. This conflict sets the stage for Maya’s challenging journey ahead.
Release Year: 1975 – 2012
Chapters: Vol: 49
Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Acting, Hiatus, Showbiz, Adapted to Anime
1. Happy!
Summary:
On a certain day, a pair of gang members knocked on Miyuki Umino’s door, demanding to recover a sum of money her brother Ieyasu had borrowed from their organization. Ieyasu had already left their home a while back, and the bad news was that Miyuki didn’t have the funds to settle his debt. In her concern for her brother’s safety, Miyuki consented to clearing the dues by trying her hand at professional tennis. However, there was a dire stipulation: should she not succeed in her new athletic pursuit, she would be obligated to enter a life of servitude.
Release Year: 1993 – 1999
Chapters: Vol: 23; Ch: 254
Tags: Seinen, Sports, Debt, Tennis
Conclusion
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