Idol dreams

Format:

Book

Title:

Idol dreams

Other title(s):

Thirty one idream

31 idream

Uniform Title:

Sātī wan ai dorīmu. English

Author:

Tanemura, Arina author artist

ISBN:

9781421582566

9781421582573

9781421588568

9781421595894

9781974700707

9781974706648

9781974715435

Edition:

Shojo beat edition.

Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Viz Media, LLC, [2015]-

Physical Description:

volumes : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm

Series title(s):

Shojo beat manga.

General Note:

Translated from the Japanese.

Reads from right to left.

Originally published in Japan by Hakusensha, Inc., Tokyo.

Summary:

"At age 31, office worker Chikage Deguchi feels she missed her chances at love and success. When word gets out that she's a virgin, Chikage is humiliated and wishes she could turn back time to when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago--including becoming a star!"-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Rated T for teen.

Subject(s):

Young women -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Women rock musicians -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Ageism -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Genre:

Manga.

Manga

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels

Graphic novels.

Added Author:

Container of (expression): Tanemura, Arina. Sātī wan ai dorīmu. English.

Miyaki, Tetsuichiro

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Stayton Public Library	TGN TANEMURA v.4	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	TEEN GRAPHIC Idol v.6	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	TEEN GRAPHIC Idol v.5	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	TEEN GRAPHIC Idol v.1	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Chikage Deguchi, age 31, reverts her appearance back to age 15 to pursue love and success as an idol!

At age 31, office worker Chikage Deguchi feels she missed her chances at love and success. When word gets out that she's a virgin, Chikage is humiliated and wishes she could return to the time when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago--including becoming a star!

Author Notes

Arina Tanemura began her manga career in 1996 when her short stories debuted in Ribon Original magazine. She gained fame with the 1997 publication of I*O*N , and ever since her debut Tanemura has been a major force in shojo manga with popular series Phantom Thief Jeanne , Time Stranger Kyoko , Full Moon , The Gentlemen's Alliance + and Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura . Both Phantom Thief Jeanne and Full Moon have been adapted into animated TV series.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up-Life hasn't turned out so well for 31-year-old Chikage. In her mind, she's a hard worker but plain and unaccomplished. Like many, she wishes for a second chance at life-then she actually gets it. When an old friend offers her an experimental drug that restores youth, she doesn't hesitate to accept. Adventure crashes into her headfirst, and so begins her unexpected yet exciting idol debut. Sadly, with so much happening, she fails to recognize what is right in front of her. Tanemura's art is as beautiful as ever, with sparkly eyed protagonists, and full of emotional scenes. Fans of her work will appreciate how she tries to deviate from her stock character designs. Chikage's low self-esteem will resonate with teens, but her struggles to live up to the status of an "accomplished" woman make her an unsympathetic character. However, the courage she finds to face her fears and her desire to become a "her" that she can love are admirable. By the end of this volume, readers will be cheering her on. While the style, idol premise, and focus on young love will largely appeal to teens, adults, too, will find this tale enjoyable. -VERDICT A promising mixture of romance, fun, and contemplation.-Rachel Forbes, formerly of Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.