On the official site for the manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi no Ko, the cover of the first compilation volume was published, which will be released in Japan on July 17.

Akasaka and Yokoyari began publishing the manga in the magazine Weekly Young Jump from the publisher Shueisha on April 23. Aka Akasaka is in charge of writing it while Mengo Yokoyari (Kuzu no Honkai) illustrates it. Akasaka also confirmed that this work will be published simultaneously with the manga. Kaguya-sama: Love is War, without interrupting its publication.

Synopsis of Oshi no Ko

The 16-year-old girl, Ai Hoshino, is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans. She is the personification of purity, but not all that glitters is gold …

Gorou Honda is a gynecologist from a rural area and a big fan of Ai. So when the pregnant idol shows up at his hospital, he’s more than baffled. Gorou promises her a safe delivery, but little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his premature death, or so he thought.

Upon opening his eyes, Gorou finds himself in the lap of his beloved idol and discovers that he has been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai’s newborn son! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that the entertainment world is full of thorns, and that talent does not always generate success. Can you protect the smile of your beloved idol?

© 赤 坂 ア カ • 横 槍 メ ン ゴ / SHUEISHA

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