Oshi no Ko GN (2023 Yen Press) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. 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 greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. 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 greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Pop star Ai Hoshino's twin babies Aqua and Ruby-two kids with surprising "pasts"-are basking in all the attention from their idol mother. But that bliss doesn't last long, as tragedy strikes...and alters the twins' ambitions and livelihoods! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Pop star Ai Hoshino's twin babies Aqua and Ruby-two kids with surprising "pasts"-are basking in all the attention from their idol mother. But that bliss doesn't last long, as tragedy strikes...and alters the twins' ambitions and livelihoods! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Now attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Now attending in a high school with a program for aspiring performers, Ruby sees her classmates already nabbing roles and starts to feel the pressure: It's time to start her idol career! Meanwhile, Aqua lands a spot in a reality show. What does it mean to be "real" in the entertainment world, where lies are like weapons? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. Siblings Ruby and Aqua are acclimating to the entertainment industry. Aqua debuts in a romance reality show and pairs up with Akane Kurokawa! Once the show is over, what kind of relationship will Aqua have with their colleague!? Meanwhile, Ruby's idol group is gearing up for their first stage appearance!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. In show business, lies are a weapon. Tensions are running high on the set of the Tokyo Blade theatrical adaptation—though not in the way anyone expected! Surprisingly, Kana and Akane are managing to keep their longstanding rivalry purely professional; in fact, the amount of talent onstage is motivating all the actors to do their very best. But there's someone who isn't thrilled with the direction things are headed, and she's the one person whose opinion matters most: the original manga creator! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "The actor who's written off as lousy—If they start doing something completely epic out of nowhere, its dynamite." As the opening day approaches, Aquas stage debut is marred by the trauma of his past. If he can't draw upon his own emotions, he wont be able to deliver the performance that the newly edited script requires. As onstage factions fracture the cast, he and Akane put in hours of extra work to ensure they don't disappoint the audience—or lose to Kana and the top actor of Theater Lalalai! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "To me, acting is revenge." The stage is set for Kana and Akane to put on a performance that will prove who is the superior actor. But while Akane boldly steps into the spotlight, Kana draws back, letting her rival shine even brighter. Years in the industry have taught Kana to survive, not to strive—but that's not the Kana-chan who Akane wants to face! With a packed house and all eyes on them, can Aqua help Kana reclaim the sparkle that made her a star? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. After a major revelation, the flames of vengeance have died down in Aquas heart. At the same time, B Komachi is set to have their first music video (and boost their YouTube channel). Aqua is also headed to a vacation with the cast of the 2.5D play, and it's near where Aqua and Ruby died in their previous lives! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. While in the legend-filled town of Takachiho for B Komachi's music video shoot, Ruby learned that the murder of Ai didn't fall on just one culprit. Someone is still out there, living a carefree life—and she just cant let that be. Act 7 of Oshi no Ko begins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "How much of this was you? …No, how far back did you start pulling the strings?" When the TV show Dig Deep!! faces online backlash, Ruby manages to swing the controversy in her favor to boost her own rising popularity. Sensing someone else's influence in Rubys sudden attitude shift, Aqua seeks out Ichigo Saitou, missing president of Ichigo Production. Ichigo has his own reasons for wanting to avenge Ai, and to Aquas dismay, the young actor learns that his own quest for retribution may not yet be resolved… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "The hearts and lives of those children get broken by this ever-moving industry." When the chance to network with a popular film director turns into an overnight stay at his studio, Kana is faced with a dilemma. How far is she willing to go to land her next acting gig? Whatever did (or didn't) happen behind closed doors, the paparazzi photos of her leaving the directors apartment building the next morning could destroy her career…and threaten the future of B Komachi! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "Ruby, what does lying mean to you?" Production begins on The 15 Year Lie, Aquas retelling of his mothers life designed to expose her true killer. Producer Kaburagi and Director Gotanda must juggle the expectations of distributors, investors, and whoever else they need to get their movie into theaters…And everyone has a different opinion on who should play Ai. Frills popularity, Akane's skill, or Ruby's passion—who has what it takes to carry the films leading role? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. "I'm more convinced than anyone that Ruby can make it to the top." Production of The 15 Year Lie has begun! After winning against Akane Kurokawa and Frill Shiranui in a private audition, Ruby is cast to play her own mom, Ai Hoshino. Now, on top of her red-hot idol and TV talent careers, she's entering the world of acting with fiery determination. But inner turmoil over how she sees her mothers—in her past life and the present—leaves Ruby with a mental block that she's struggling to overcome alone! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 218 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Written by Aka Akasaka. Art and cover by Mengo Yokoyari. Translated by Taylor Engel. The 15 Year Lie has started filming! Siblings Aqua and Ruby Hoshino have finally learned an important truth... and with this revelation, Ruby's faith in and love for Aqua, who never stopped caring for her, come flooding back. And in order to play the true Ai Hoshino on camera, Ruby has to look within, and confront both her mom and herself... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.00.