Manga like GIRL CRUSH

Kageki Shoujo!!

Also known as Kageki Shojo!!.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama

Watanabe Sarasa has a dream: she wants to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa practices singing, dancing, and acting, she grows closer to the other girls in her year, including her roommate, the stoic former J-idol Ai. But though Sarasa is great at making friends, her outspoken nature and grand ambitions earn her lots of enemies as well. Can Sarasa keep her upbeat attitude and achieve her dream of stardom?



Tags: School , Shoujo , Primarily Female Cast , Acting , Musical Theater , Female Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Teen Cast , Yuri , Tragedy , Boarding School , Kuudere , Twins , Idol , Disability

IDOL×IDOL STORY!

Also known as IDOL x IDOL STORY!.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Music

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?



Tags: Idol , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Yuri , Dancing , Battle Royale

Glass no Kamen

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Romance

Chigusa Tsukikage holds the rights to the play "The Crimson Goddess," a lost masterpiece that many would love to see brought back to the stage.

Tsukikage, however, won't allow the cherished work to be diminished by an actress who isn't worthy of playing the title role. Fortunately, she has found two young actresses that just might be worthy: Maya Kitajima and Ayumi Himekawa. Though both actresses are exceptionally talented, only one can win the coveted role.

Tags: Shoujo , Acting , Female Protagonist , Work , Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Tragedy , Ojou-sama , Age Gap , Urban

Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta

Also known as The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Music , Romance

Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He's got an air of mystery about him, great style, and an impeccable music taste. Little does she know—this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya's, she can't help but be extremely aware of the other's crush. Revealing the truth is out of the question for Mitsuki—but perhaps getting closer to Aya wouldn't be so bad...



Tags: Female Protagonist , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , Rock Music , Tomboy , Primarily Teen Cast , Josei , Gyaru , Primarily Female Cast , Work , School , Fashion , Iyashikei , 4-koma , Time Skip

[Oshi no Ko]

Also known as [Oshi no Ko].

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

Gorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s weapon!



Notes:
Nominated for the 14th and 15th Manga Taisho, the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, the 67th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category and the 46th Kodansha Manga Award.
Winner of the 7th Next Manga Award in the print category.
Includes "[Oshi no Ko]: interlude" and one extra chapter.

Tags: Revenge , Acting , Idol , Tragedy , Reincarnation , Seinen , Male Protagonist , Twins , Detective , Female Protagonist , Work , Urban Fantasy , Time Skip , Otaku Culture , Age Gap , Female Harem , Love Triangle , Suicide , Anti-Hero , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Bullying , Urban , Denpa , Educational , Tsundere , Primarily Female Cast , Filmmaking , Pregnancy , Incest , VTuber , Cosplay

Idolatry

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama

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 "supporting activity" begins now!



Tags: Idol , Otaku Culture , Female Protagonist , Shounen

Ashita no Ousama

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

A country girl in the big city, Yu doesn't quite understand just how hard it is to make it big. So when she's enraptured by a play, she immediately declares it her life's mission to become a great actress. Unfortunately, she has no knowledge of the craft, no experience, and no skills aside from making good curry -- not that that kind of thing would ever stop her.

Tags: Josei , Female Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Coming of Age , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Acting , College , Crossdressing

Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?

Also known as Tamon’s B-Side.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Romance

When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so that she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn’t be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona! Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what’s worse, he’s threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon’s way—least of all himself. What’s a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favorite singer with everything she’s got?

Tags: Shoujo , Idol , Female Protagonist , Otaku Culture , Hikikomori , Love Triangle , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , Suicide , Yandere

BEAT&MOTION

Also known as Beat & Motion.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance

Tatsuhiko is burned-out and grinding at a corporate job, having given up on his dreams of becoming an animator long ago. On a seemingly normal night out, he meets a wild, driven girl who bluntly inspires him to change his perspective. Will this one moment jolt him onto a new path?



Notes:
Winner of the MILLION TAG manga competition in 2021.
Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Coming of Age , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Drawing , Heterosexual , Band , College , Urban , Gyaru , Shounen

Enidewi

Also known as Eniale & Dewiela.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Angels and demons aren't known for getting along, but their shared enthusiasm for designer labels and luxury items has drawn angel Eniale and demon Dewiela into a tempestuous friendship...which has a tendency to dissolve into conflict. With the powers of Heaven and Hell behind them, even a minor fashion disaster can have near-apocalyptic consequences for the people of Earth!



Tags: Demons , Angels , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Adult Cast , Slapstick , Fashion , Episodic , Foreign , Zombie , Detective , Yuri