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“Former idol Mimi and rising star Ibuki team up to chase dreams in a high-stakes idol competition.”
Idol x Idol Story!
IDOL×IDOL STORY!
7.7
1,951 rank · 2,747 readers · 37 favorites
Idols (Female)
Music
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Synopsis
Former idol Mimi and rising star Ibuki team up to chase dreams in a high-stakes idol competition.
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)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
5.3
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
33%
recommend
Score distribution
median 5
mode 2
σ 2.86
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.86 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.5 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 2.5
Yes
No
Score over time
↑ 2.25
Running avg · Feb 2024 → Mar 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “Idol X Idol Story! is introducing something new to the 2D idol sphere by bringing something that's common from the 3D idol world. As an idol fan, it's always exciting for me to see an element I...”
- 9 “Idol×Idol Story caught my eye with its beautiful and cheerful cover and what a surprise ! Story : 9/10 The premise of Idol×Idol Story is reminiscent of TV shows where several contestants compete to...”
- 2 “This story is blander than water. The characters barely have personality. It said the characters quit a group or the idol gig, but it didn't show the fallout, why they failed, or the leaving the...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
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A Manga Publication
- Published Aug 2022 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M65121 catalog