Is there a method to Kei Yonagi's madness when it comes to acting? The young actor has a family of siblings to feed, but she finds herself struggling with her psychological demons when playing a role. Her desperate acting catches the eye of a famous director, Sumiji Kuroyama, who's looking for raw talent to mold. Can he help Yonagi navigate the cutthroat world of acting without losing her sanity?
Overall, Act-Age Volume 1is a wonderful shonen series, and one that is a must-buy. With chapters available on the VIZ Media's Shonen Jump, no need to just stop at chapter seven. Read Full Review
'Act-Age' Vol. 1 is a diamond in the rough, much like how Sumiji describes Kei. It has a strong hook and plenty of good ideas in it, and its main character and their evolution as an actress are fascinating. But it takes a while to get going, the supporting cast doesn't jump out initially, and the artwork struggles at times. While enjoyable, hopefully the next volume makes the series truly shine. Read Full Review
The manga has already attracted praise, being nominated for a Kodansha Manga Award. It is also establishing other characters and rivalries. The end of the first volume sees Kei auditioning for a Battle Royale-style film in which the main talent from Stars, a woman named Chiyoko Momoshiro, is also starring. Thus we can expect growing tension, at least between Arisa and Sumiji and possibly between Kei and Chiyoko too. It will be interesting to see where it goes from here. Read Full Review
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