After that day, she stopped being a girl.
In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts.
For older teen audiences.
Not Your Idol is a beautiful yet tragic manga that delves into the struggles of trauma while challenging gender norms. While it's not for the faint of heart, the series' compelling narrative will draw readers in as they witness Kamiyama's struggle. The story is delving into delicate subject matter, but it's an area that is tremendously valuable to explore. Read Full Review
Not Your Idol Vol 1 is a standout series debut. It tackles real-world issues with a flare that only shojo can bring to the conversation. While it isn't perfect, it is a strong example of powerful conversations that young readers should be having and can help many teens learn that if something happens to them, it isn't their fault, just because they're a girl. Read Full Review
Overall,Not Your IdolVolume 1 is a mixed bag. There is too much going on to get a grasp of where the story is going and what it wants to say. Its clumsy and somewhat frustrating to read. There are certainly some interesting elements here but so far theyre not enough for me to recommend this to shojo readers. Perhaps its a title worth revisiting when Volume 2 rolls around. Read Full Review
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