Mangakas also idolize Japanese idols? LOL
As far as I know, Japanese idols appeal to numerous people of all levels, most of whom are junior high & high school students and housewives. But I was not aware that mangakas (according to wiki, Mangaka (漫画家 ?) is the Japanese word for a comic artist or cartoonist) are also interested in idols and usually mention them in their work until I read those mangas. XD You dont belive it? Have a look for yourself. XD
It seemed that of all mangas I've read, JE boys are most likely to be included, esp KAT-TUN. XD XD
1) This manga is called "Switch girl" by Natsumi Aida and has been appearing in Magaret magazine since Jan 2007. I can assure it's worth reading. Esp, it usually has small quizes to test whether you're a switch girl or not. XD
The scan and translation is provided by ourtrancedence.com. ^^
haha, obviously, the main character is a fan of KAT-TUN ne. XD I wonder what the new song gonna be performed on M Station (Music station ?!?) was. LOL
2) In the same series, YamaPi was also mentioned. XD (Look at the last frame)
3) I, myself, read 2 others mangas in which KAT-TUN were present. XD Unfortunately, they are so boring that I didnt bother to remember the names, authors and plots. If my memory serves me right, one of them is about the filming industry. The 2 main characters were actors/ actresses and they were having a conversation about the upcoming project they were engaged in. Of course, they were excited to be informed that they would collaborate with one of KAT-TUN members. However neither of them knew exactly whom they would work with. One was eager to meet Junno and said he's the most handsome in KAT-TUN and enjoyable to work with. The other countered his/her friend'a opinion by insisting that Kame was much better since he's good at acting. XD
And the other manga is about a girl dreaming about Kame. XD Gomen, It's all I can remember. T__T
According to some otakus, SMAP (esp KimuTaku) is continously mentioned in today's mangas, yet I have not countered any of such mangas.
4) The following manga is called Kobayashi 3+1. Credit on pics and those pics were taken by me. XD
Morning Musume was refered to in volume 7. The homeroom teacher wearing sung glasses is such a huge fan of MM that he spent all of his summer vacations following Morning Musume in their summer tours. XD
Japanese Idols are always loved ne. XD XD
Have a nice weekend!