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Japanese: スキップ・ビート!

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Type: Manga

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Feb 15, 2002 to ?

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Themes: Love Polygon, Showbiz

Demographic: Shoujo

Serialization: Hana to Yume

Authors: Nakamura, Yoshiki (Story & Art)

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Score: 8.55¹ (scored by 39,777 users)

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Ranked: #120²

² based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #167

Members: 93,577

Favorites: 9,153

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May 9, 2009

SimpleCandy

Recommended

Preliminary (139/? chp)

When I first heard about Skip Beat, I (sadly) wasn't one of the first people who loved it from its summary. In fact, after reading the brief summary I went "Psshhh, what's so great about this? No originality at all! The art isn't even that great either!" and walked away.
The reason I first started to read it was because
1) I had finished my favorite manga at the time
2) I was extremely bored and it was ranked quite high
Horrible reasons I know, and I really didn't think I would enjoy Skip Beat at all. In fact I don't know why there were so many ... people that love this series.

After the first chapter, I was hooked. The main girl at first was just like any other but the comedy and sarcasm and carefully drawn out eyes got my attention. Plus, the originally "not so original" plot began to seem much more interesting. After that, I read every single chapter up to 139 in about 3 days.

Story: It's not that high on the originality style because I can probably name a couple of stories that revolve around revenge and etc. However, the plot after the beginning, although a bit cliche, is still quite different and makes you crave more. That's the important thing, sure plot is necessary but even if the plot isn't "original" so long as the characters are good, then the story will automatically be good. Which is why this is 9.

Art: Okay, so the bodies are a bit exaggerated and elongated to show how "beautiful" they really are. Even though this a bit of a turnoff for me at first before I read the manga, I grew to be able to ignore the bodies and focus more on the facial expressions and eyes. Her eyes are amazing, it shows you all of the emotions and feelings. Since you can grow to ignore or later like me now, enjoy the exaggeration then art goes to 10. If you can't, it's more 9 since you cannot deny that most shoujo manga art is quite beautiful.

Character: No matter what anyone says, characters are JUST AS or even MORE important than the plot. No matter how unique or original your plot is, if your characters don't match up to it, the book or manga is not going to fare well. What Skip Beat lacks in it's originality department, it shows up in the characters. I won't go into great detail at the people because it would border on spoilers but as you read you can greatly identify each of the character's inner thoughts. Since this is told in Kyoko's perspective, you get to see how crazy she gets and laugh your head off at her "misfortune"! Truly an interesting main character.

Enjoyment: It's great. That's all I can really say. You laugh, you sympathize, you cry and you get angry along with Kyoko. It's amazing when a manga can get you going that much. This manga really is great and I'm sure even the worst critics (like me) can enjoy this.

Overall: 10. Simply (almost) perfect. A great read!

(Man that really was long! But I hoped this helped at least someone!)

386

Nov 8, 2010

TooshToosh

Recommended

Preliminary (105/? chp)

Skip Beat isn’t your classic Shoujo, The cover is deceiving, on the outside it looks cute and fluffy, you open it up expecting a pleasing little love story with the usual clichés of a cute protagonist and her knight in shining armour.
But Skip Beats protagonist is not a mere Mary sue… Not at all, she’s dark, vengeful lacking in essential emotions such as love and her knight in shining armour Shoutaro, is an egotistical user.

Story: I first started reading this manga after being dumped in a foreign country for a local Thai girl, so for me this was like medicine… I could really relate ...

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Jan 5, 2009

AegisReborn

Recommended

Preliminary (133/? chp)

It's always a shock when you start submerging yourself in a story that you don't think will be that interesting and suddenly find yourself completely lost in it. Being a big fan of stories about the underdog, I'd have to say, Skip Beat! definitely captivated me; you're pulled in and can't stop reading wondering what will happen next.

The characters themselves are very unique and well developed. The main character turns out to be a young heroine, Mogami Kyoko, probably one of my favorite characters. Her natural frankness and unsurpassed perseverance makes you just want to root for her even though the way ...

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May 15, 2013

Aeowina

Recommended

Preliminary (200/? chp)

Skip Beat! is the one and only manga that I have followed religiously. And I truly mean religiously. Every month, I check for the latest chapter as if it were a ritual ingrained in me. And having been a dedicated fan for over a decade, I now invite you to join the cult. So settle down, my friends, as I sing the praises of the masterpiece that is Skip Beat!

Story: Meet Kyouko Mogami, a young girl pouring her heart, sweat and blood into supporting her childhood crush Shoutaro so that he can fulfill his dream of becoming a top celebrity. Turns out he’s a narcissistic ... jerk who’s been using her all along for his own benefit, without a word or hint of gratitude towards her sacrifice. Upon realizing that her pure feelings have been trampled upon, Kyouko decides to destroy Shoutaro’s career by one-upping him and making him fear the terrible wrath of a woman scorned. In the strangest and most hilarious way anyone has entered show business, Kyouko weasels her way into a top talent agency called LME which sets into motion a series of life-changing experiences. Thankfully, the manga does not remain fixated on the initial hook and instead focuses on Kyouko’s journey into the unfamiliar world of acting, where she seeks to regain her lost self-confidence and hope and sense of self-worth, nor does it allow you forget Kyouko’s painful history or make you feel that her fixation with revenge is shallow or unwarranted. So don't be fooled into thinking that the synopsis offers a full picture of what Skip Beat! has to offer.

There is a wonderful balance struck between the light-hearted humor of a romance comedy and some of the more somber elements of a dramatic narrative. Every arc adds more complexity and depth to the story and the characters. The author, Nakamura-sensei did a superb job using flashbacks, supporting characters, and different jobs to highlight and draw out the various layers of the protagonist. I’m constantly blown away by the storytelling. No detail goes unnoticed, for one or two panels may be subtly foreshadowing the events of a chapter that will come out months or even years later.

Art: Nakamura-sensei has been working on Skip Beat! since 2002 so you can imagine that her style has evolved over the years. The art is clean and is a credit to the mangaka's skill. I admit I was put off by the men at the very, very, very beginning but the mangaka's style improves considerably. I can say that they contend as some of the hottest manga characters in shoujo manga. Another visual treat is Kyouko's many transformations according to her roles.

The expressions are stunning and lend authenticity to the characters' conflicts. The eyes are particularly captivating and every emotion is perfectly captured by the images alone. Chibi art is often incorporated alongside the more detailed anime profiles in a seamless and amusing manner. Although the art is gorgeous, it doesn't rely too much on the surroundings. Instead, the manga focus on gestures and convey a sense of "movement” that exists within the pages.

Character: This is easily the manga’s greatest feature. There are no flat characters in the world of Skip Beat! and you’d be hard-pressed to describe Kyouko as a Mary Sue type. Rather, the protagonist can be scarily obsessive about perfecting her voodoo doll-making skills at one moment and then gushing over pretty, fairy-tale related paraphernalia the next. Kyouko is equal parts innocent, crazy, dense, clumsy, funny, friendly, eager, elegant, polite, perceptive, hardworking, professional, intelligent, confused, sensible, vengeful, loving, and ambitious. Readers can quickly empathize with the many facets of her personality. Her acting career draws all of these traits because her roles require a process of self-discovery. Kyouko has a natural affinity to method-acting and the characters she plays essentially “possess” her once attained. At one point, she is described as the eternal butterfly, an actress that nobody recognizes because she disguises herself in the personas that she creates.

Even obnoxious fleas like Shoutaro aren’t discarded after the inciting incident. He is further developed (while still retaining his childishly-possessive nature, because the essential element of his character profile is that he is the World’s Biggest A-Hole) and continues to serve various purposes. This is a relief to me, because I would have easily forgotten him otherwise and would wonder why Kyouko hadn't. I hate to say this, but Sho's existence is actually important. The pain of his betrayal is enhanced as readers slowly learn about Kyouko’s complicated childhood in increments. After all, it is their history that serves as a catalyst for Kyouko’s rise to stardom.

And speaking of complicated pasts, allow me to introduce you to Ren Tsuruga, the actor who has captured the admiration of every woman in Japan. This fully applies to the readership - I have rarely seen another 2-D character ooze so much charisma. At first, he seems to to be just another handsome gentleman the world of fiction has to offer. But our protagonist has developed a phobia of two-faced male celebrities. Upon Kyouko’s first encounter, he is quickly judged to be yet another detestable rival to defeat because of his condescending attitude towards her modus operandi. But even the coldest of hearts cannot help but be melted by his many charms, and Kyouko eventually comes to admire him as a senior and a mentor. Unfortunately, Ren struggles with the cardinal virtue of sincerity. Occupational hazard of being an actor? Not quite. The reader will be exposed to the darkness within Ren over the course of the story and come to the realization that he is the perfect counterpart to our protagonist. He is afforded as much depth as Kyouko and his personal growth is just as crucial to the manga.

I haven't even commented on the plethora of supporting characters. Nakamura-sensei breathes to life an endearing cast that truly feels like a diverse community. Every new opportunity brings Kyouko into contact with new people who feel real and contribute to her growth in unique ways. You can’t miss eccentric characters like President Lori, or the capable manager Yashiro, who provides both solemn advice as well as a true-fangirl’s commentary and thereby establishes himself as the de facto voice of the readership. And there are plenty of other colorful individuals, so I recommend you read Skip Beat! to meet them all.

Enjoyment: Surely, you’ve gotten my opinion by now. If I actually comment on this category, I’ll exhaust the thesaurus of positive connotations that can be related to Skip Beat! ;D

The binge-ability of this manga is extremely high. The only complaint I can bring to the table is that once you’ve caught up, it will be agonizing waiting for the next installment. Sometimes it feels like the story is dragging on for months before you take the time to revisit previous arcs and realize that the pacing is in fact quite excellent. Don’t expect a quick resolution and savor each chapter as they come. I pray and hope that Nakamura-sensei will write the conclusion before I die, but I’ve learned that the most fulfilling of relationships take their sweet time.

Overall: Skip Beat! and its adaptations are one of the main reasons people haven’t lost hope in the shoujo genre. It is a genuine flagship comparable to Akatsuki no Yona, Glass Mask, Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge, Ouran High School Host Club, Fruits Basket and Akagami no Shirayuki-hime. If you haven’t read it yet – or any of these other titles, really – put in your top priority.

Re-readability is also very high, for all of those who have already had a taste. I fell in love with this manga the moment I picked it up over a decade ago and continue to love it with the same amount of zeal. I’ve read and re-read all the chapters that have been published so far and have seen the anime and the drama adaptations too many times to count. The story manages to stay refreshing and enjoyable no matter how many times I revisit it.

Parting Remarks: Thank you for somehow reaching the end of this long rant. I apologize if the review wasn’t as substantial as it ought to be but I’m just one advocate out of many. Don’t just take my word for it. Go and find out if you will love Skip Beat! as much as the rest of the fanbase. (And if anyone tries to tell me that Yashiro isn’t a princess amongst us – then you better be ready to step outside because imma fight you.)

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Apr 21, 2008

pickadillyrose

Recommended

Preliminary (Unknown/? chp)

Story: Well i thought this was a well thought out and very good original story line.
I loved the humor and the situations the main characters get into.

Art: One word: Superb!!
It's good and detailed when it needs to be and in witty places i nearly wet myself laughing!
I find the art in a manga a major point if i am to like it and i found it very acceptable to my
standards. The facial expressions of the characters are very good.

character: well i'm only at chap 15 but i find the characters are already developing very ...

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May 15, 2008

IcePrincess1513

Recommended

Preliminary (122/? chp)

This is an awesome story!!! I really liked how much comedy is included in it and how it doesn't focus on the romance part ALL THE TIME. Overall, I like most Kyoko and it's hard not to like her little demons and the way she reacts to everything. It's also nice to see how Ren's feelings develop as the story goes along and wonderfully naive she stays throughout the whole time.

The way Kyoko progresses during the plot and the magnificent way that the whole thing is drawn and what they say makes this manga on my top 5 list and I can't wait till the ...

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Nov 22, 2010

Moon_Light

Recommended

Preliminary (166/? chp)

This manga isn't by any means done, that being said my review is based on the first 166 chapters, because at this point no matter how the mangaka decides to go, the ride has been unbelievable (and long)

If you're thinking that, well she looks bubbly and she is scorned so this manga must be a love triangle. All I have to say is HA!

What makes this manga special?
The characters, Kyoko alone was portrayed amazingly. I mean how can one character be so psychotic and innocent at the same time.
Not only does she have multiple personalities (she does, you could even see the difference) she ...

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Jul 7, 2009

Redvines32

Recommended

Preliminary (142/? chp)

Skip Beat, by far, is the best manga I've read. The story is filled with romance, drama, and huge amounts of suspense. Even if you don't normally like shoujo, I'd recommend at least checking out the first few chapters. Most of my favored anime/manga is shonen, but Skip Beat is the exception to this. If you want to enjoy a new, original storyline, Skip Beat is the manga for you! Maybe it seems like some frilly, girly story from the cover, but seriously, give it a chance!

Story-10~
The story gets a 10 because it's filled with nonstop action, romance, drama, suspense, ...

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Nov 17, 2009

imdeadnow

Recommended

Preliminary (148/? chp)

Okay, first I have to say: I hate shoujo manga. Really. I can't stand the stuff. The stories, the styles, the characters .... ew.
But... I have been absolutely shocked by how much I enjoy this particular shoujo manga. And why do I like it? It takes the normal genre of shoujo and takes it so a new level, becoming something original.

First off, I still don't really like the art. Sorry, but I've never been a big fan of the style. It's GOOD, sure, but it's just personal preference that I dislike it. A bit too stereotypical bishie style. But everything else makes up for this.

The ...

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Apr 7, 2015

soniaball03

Recommended

Preliminary (221/? chp)

Skip beat. One of the best manga EVER. It's my favorite shoujo manga.

Story: The story is soooooo good. This is really original. I don't think that you'll see any shoujo manga this good and this original. It's not your cliché manga where everything resolve around love. Of course there's romance but it's not just about it.

Art: Well the art is ok. I like this kind of art. It's not too much but it's real good. There's better art out there but this style of drawing is alright.

Character: Good god. The character are amazing. The character developpement of every character is so good. You can ...

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Feb 5, 2013

melonpanfan

Recommended

Preliminary (197/? chp)

First thing you need to know before reading this manga is that this is WAY better than the anime. I remember watching Skip Beat years ago and thinking it was decent, but the manga is a totally different story. Secondly, this IS an ongoing manga, and even though there's almost 200 chapters in it(so far) and its super amazing, we still haven't reached the climax- that in itself is exciting to me.

STORY: The story is amazing, but it actually starts out a seemingly very lame story haha. You start reading about this teenage girl who naively gave up everything to move to the city ...

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Aug 27, 2022

pumpkinnmayo

Recommended

Preliminary (307/? chp)

This review stops at chapter 233, where the series starts to rapidly decline in quality. Since the manga spanned over 15 years and nicely ties up most loose ends by that point, the story can end at that point and stand on its own merits. If I were to review the entire manga up until the time of this review, its rating would drop significantly.

Kyoko, abandoned by her mother at the age of 6, grows up with her childhood friend, Sho, before leaving to Tokyo to help his dreams of becoming a celebrity come true. After learning Sho's been using her for rent and as ... his personal maid, she vows to get revenge by surpassing him in the entertainment world. In spite of her plain looks, she harasses a manager at a major entertainment company to a chance at an audition, only to fail because she cannot understand romantic love. The president, seeing her unparalleled potential, gives her a second chance, but only if she learns how to love again. Becoming the founding member of the "Love Me Section" and sporting a hideous neon pink jumpsuit, she needs to complete tasks to recover her suppressed emotions. Her antics intertwine her with a famous celebrity Ren who dislikes her because she acts not out of self-fulfillment but out of revenge. The story focuses on her growth as a person and the love triangle between her, Sho, and Ren.

Sound familiar? The execution is anything but generic and the characters are masterfully drive the story. Kyoko's thirst for blood makes her an expert at crafting voodoo dolls to curse her enemies. Her knowledge of Japanese traditions and ceremonies and surprising versatility as an actress gives her opportunities rarely afforded to an aspiring actress. Ren's affected smile and gentlemanly behavior hints at a darker personality. Sho has trouble forgetting his affection for Kyoko as a child, unconsciously drawn to her. The president has a flair for the dramatic and is obsessed with love, even rescheduling important business calls to play otome games.

The story itself is expertly crafted. Kyoko's eccentric personality lands her her first job as a mascot for a talk show. Her empathy to those with a traumatic past propels her into Ren's orbit, and her recovery from grief slowly affects her and those around her. Nakamura focuses on a select few characters, tying their growth to their strained childhood. Kyoko's quick rise in popularity is organic and is given roles that match her strengths. Skip Beat excels at interweaving character growth with comedy, drama, growth, and romance.

The art underscores your emotional connection to the cast. Eschewing realism for a highly expressive style allowing the audience to read the characters' emotions. Kyoko's tears soften even the most jaded reader, and you can feel the malice behind Ren's smile. Although it initially appears grating, the art quickly grows on you and you appreciate just how excellent the art is.

Skip Beat is sarcastic and hilariously, instantly drawing you into its world. You sympathize with Kyoko's pain at being used and her supernatural ways of exacting revenge, and want to see both her growth and vengeful traits. Although Sho is introduced as a user and playboy, his portrayal is never one dimensional. Kyoko's simultaneous grunt work for Love Me coupled with her increasing stardom grounds the story.

However, I'd recommend dropping the story after chapter 233. A shift decline in the artwork, shifting from an expressive to a glassy look hints at an increasingly incoherent plot divorced from its characters. Images of Kyoko sobbing feels impersonal, with her eyes wide and a cold frown, rather than breaking down. A deluge of characters tangentially related to the plot are introduced, and key characters effectively disappear altogether. Numerous problems are introduced and feel unlikely to ever be resolved. Kyoko's unconventional excellence quickly changes into her becoming a Mary Sue. Rather than have her adapt to new roles through her pained past, her mastery of stage combat in less than a month defies logic. The strong bond you feel to the main characters quickly breaks and the few instances of character growth feel contrived.

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Jul 23, 2013

Emris

Recommended

Preliminary (203/? chp)

Quite frankly, do not start reading Skip Beat! Well, not until it's finished anyway.

Skip Beat! is a very well written manga. The art is clean and very detailed at times, not including anatomy unfortunately. It has a total of 203 chapters at the moment and is updated every month. I strongly recommend that you wait until it is finished because it's so good! Having to wait an entire month for a chapter is nerve-racking and can get very tiring.

But still! This manga is a must read. It's cute, but not overly cute. It has amazing character development and its fair share of cliffhangers. The storyline ...

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Nov 11, 2010

Magdalen

Recommended

Preliminary (Unknown/? chp)

I was a little apprehensive to start this to begin with. My friend was pushing me to read / watch it constantly, and has been doing so for the past year. Having just finished one of my favourite mangas of all time - Kare Kano, and watching my favourite anime of all time - Ookiku Furikabutte, I was reluctant to start something which frankly, from the blurb, didn't sound all that exciting or original.

Kyoko, obsessed with her friend Sho since childhood, has sacrificed everything for him. She has juggled jobs, quit school, learnt the art of a proper hostess, got to be loved by the ... parents, supported him in his dream of becoming a singer, and anything else he has asked for on the way. But when Sho gets that first, addictive taste of stardom, he ditches her for the much hotter girls and the much more inticing lifestyle. This acts as the catalyst, and Kyoko becomes bitter - determined that she will beat Sho in showbiz.

The basic plot seems... well, pretty basic. Typical shoujo, she'll try and beat him, he'll find redemption, they'll fall in love, and live happily ever after right? It is a shoujo after all!
WRONG. The friend who pushed me so hard to read this often says "Rather than looking at it as a romance-with comedy, look at it as a comedy-with romance. You'll enjoy it much more."
And she was right. True it's a long winding plot which, at 166 chapters translated, still hasn't reached anywhere NEAR a conclusion, so the die-hard get-to-the-confession-and-make-it-soppy shoujo fans probably won't get a kick out of this humourous, if not romantic story.

But anyone open to brilliant arcs, hilarious moments and lovable characters will thoroughly enjoy this, I guarantee it. From a obstinate die-hard slush or seinen fan, I've now come down with a serious case of Skip Beat addiction. I'm only up to volume 15, but can guarantee I'll reach the stage where I'm waiting impatiently for the next chapter to be scanned.

Thinking back, so far I can't remember a plot line previously used in another shoujo. I think the fact this is a COMEDY with romance rather than a ROMANTIC comedy gives it an edge. There are (so far) no love rivals, no trivial troubles arising between the star-crossed couple (to be honest, there is no couple as of yet - so it's not even possible). Because it is so far from a typical shoujo, the plot lines are so original.

You can almost tell the mangaka, Yoshiki Nakamura, has thought this all out (although, maybe she hasn't and is just a phenomenal story-teller), only tidbits of characters past being fed to an avid reader.
It has the funniest story lines I've ever read in a manga - my mother thought I was mad when she'd hear me in utter hysterics (Kyoko in a chicken suit - SB readers will understand this.)

All in all, this manga will make you laugh, make you cry, make you fall in love with the characters and find yourself immersed in the crazy world that is Skip Beat, and never want to leave.

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Mar 25, 2015

Lilpryn

Recommended

Preliminary (221/? chp)

O.K. look. First glance you think, meh. Second glance, why is this so great and popular???? Third, after being recommended to it SO many time based on what you like you decide to read 1!!! (just 1) chapter. Suddenly everything changes. it is SOO funny, it a fantasy but at the same time not fantasy...... Kyoko reminds me of me. Blind and slightly easy to fool but can get so angry imaginary devils attack! She loves fairys (

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Nov 25, 2013

deagosane

Recommended

Preliminary (205/? chp)

Skip beat! is a manga that has been sitting on my top 10 for quite a long time, but just recently dropped off of it. Don't get me wrong, this manga is awesome and I have followed it since forever. It dropped for a minor reason, as in I've been reading other stuff waiting for it to update. Ok, lets get on with the review.

In my opinion, and it's very arguable, but to me the one thing that puts the whole manga on it's back is--- drum rolls --- the character Kyouko. She is the single most interesting, fun, and likable character I've encountered in ... any manga, and without her, I don't think this manga would of been nearly as good. Reason being, I just can't seem to care about other characters when she's around. She takes up all the panels and then some. She is the very definition of crazy, which is why I love her. BUT, this does have it's problems. It makes it where I just can't find myself caring about any of the other cast.... even when they do get a fair amount of development and screen time. They give you this display of a character - Kyouko, and show you just how many layers and complexes they can give a character, then they try to do it with the rest of the cast, but it just doesn't work. Of course, this is all opinion based, and others may have a different favorite, but that person is pretty rare, to be honest.

Now, the art... there's not much to say, it's a very distinct art style, which some may like, but I particularly find it somewhat annoying. BUT, over time I grew accustom to it, so no beef with it really. This is just me being nit picky about anatomical structure.

The manga as a whole is astounding, and the flaws of the manga are actually necessary to the story. These being (and these are all personal) --- I found the slumps that Kyouko would go into to be somewhat annoying, not that I minded her having slumps on how to get into character, just sometimes these dragged on for what seemed like forever --- The shounen-esk moments of the manga made me cringe a little, but I know they were using it to show that she has natural talent, so some might not mind. --- And, as mentioned, the flaw with the characters. Now, I know people are just going to be like "this is just you being biased to Kyouko", and I would probably agree with you, but to be honest if she wasn't in this manga, I would not be nearly as interested in it. WHY? Because the comedy and story are all revolved around her craziness, so lets be honest, she makes most of the manga, if not all. Don't get me wrong, though, the other characters are good, just fail to catch MY (emphasis on MY) interest, not saying for others they won't.

OK, so this manga is a definite read for any of those looking for a manga with good comedy, romance, and character building. There are many memorable moments to be had that you will not soon forget.

Later!

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Dec 10, 2012

tsubasa00kurenai

Recommended

Preliminary (195/? chp)

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."

As most manga shoujos, you always see the typical tsundere, moe, megane, etc.. but nothing compares to our dearly loved Mogami Kyoko-chan. While the plot may seem not THAT interesting at first, the flow of the story is wonderful. I will try my best not to include spoilers for this manga though I'm sure people have already read and seen the anime.

Kyoko-chan is what you would call "Yamato Nadeshiko." Kind, loving, caring, sweet, etc... the kind of woman that Fuwa Sho finds boring and disappointing. Little did he know what was in store for him when he ...

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Aug 27, 2012

Kairi136

Recommended

Preliminary (183/? chp)

Skip beat! is one of those stories that just grabs you from the get-go. I originally read it on a whim, I had finished catching up to all of the manga I was reading and had enough time left to read for at least one more hour, when I happened to stumble upon it. At first I wasn't too intrigued by it, the plot sounding pretty typical for a shoujo, but then I reached the end of chapter one and could not wait to read the next. I spent all of my free time after that night catching up with all of the available chapters, ... waiting patiently for the next one to come out every few weeks. Before I knew it seven years passed and I'm still as much in love with this series as I was the first time I read it.

Story: Skip Beat! is very well paced, allowing the characters to develop without it seeming awkward. I always feel excited after every story arc, knowing that the next one will be better and more exciting than the last. The humor doesn't feel forced, like it does in many other shoujo, and has its moments where I will literally laugh out loud from the sheer ridiculousness. it is over the top yet subtle at the same time, and even when they add humor to the more serious moments it doesn't seem off putting or out of place. The only gripe I have with the story is the way it lags in-between chapter updates, which is understandable.

Art: Truth be told I wasn't exactly a huge fan of the art style when I first started reading, and in a way it still bothers me at times, but it grew on me and honestly I can't imagine the style being any different. The expressions are handled really well and its easy to tell how a character feels without them having to speak.

Character: The characters in This manga are what really surprised me, being so lively and colorful and unique. Every character, no matter how short their appearance, leaves a big impact. There is plenty of character development, always a big plus in any series, and despite kyoko being the main character the side characters are never forgotten, even if they do tend to disappear for certain amounts of time.

Enjoyment: One of the few shoujo that I can say has captured my heart, skip beat! has everything I wanted and more. I'm not a huge fan of the shoujo genre, mainly because the plots are so over-used and cliche lately, but this has remained consistently surprising in a way I didn't think was possible.

Overall: There isn't much about this series that I can say I have an issue with, just a few things here and there but that's being nitpicky. Any person, whether they like shoujo or not, should give this series a chance because, hey, you never know, it could be an instant hit.

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Apr 6, 2010

domeniq

Recommended

Preliminary (155/? chp)

The story is funny and it makes you laugh many times.
The main character - Kyoko Mogami - is a young girl who promised that she take revenge on the boy she loved once. She entered show biz for this sake. Kyoko want to became an famous actress so she must belive in herself and learn to love once again.
In this story are many funny situations, there are sad and romantic moments too.
This is the best manga I've ever read. I think the best of the story characters are
Kyoko's demons, they're the true comedians.

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Jan 27, 2020

ttmeng

Recommended

Preliminary (278/? chp)

Upon rewatching the anime, it's not as interesting or engaging. It's not something I really look forward to every month. It's become more of a romcom involving whether Ren and Kyoko will get together.

After the Dark Moon saga, my enjoyment has been waning. The acting challenges haven't been as exciting as they initially were. I have read every chapter. Luckily, the chapters themselves are quick page turners. I think the focus has been more on Ren, who I think is frankly boring. He becomes interesting/more tolerable when he is with Kyoko. I'm talking about chapters of chapters focusing more on Ren. I'm not invested ...

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