Not Your Idol Manga Finally Returns From Hiatus

Shueisha's Ribon magazine has announced that Aoi Makino's manga "Not Your Idol" (Sayonara Miniskirt) will resume serialization in the May issue, scheduled for release on April 3rd.

The series previously went on hiatus in the July 2019 issue of Ribon magazine. Although the manga also runs on Shonen Jump+, the latest chapter was published by Shueisha in June 2019.

Plot

"Not Your Idol" is a psychological suspense series that follows the story of Nina Kamiyama, a former idol who decides to give up her life in the limelight after being assaulted by a fan. In order to protect herself, Nina adopts a more masculine appearance by dressing as a boy.

However, her attempts to escape her past are disrupted when Hikaru Horiuchi, a fellow student at her high school, recognizes her true identity. As the series unfolds, secrets are revealed, and Nina's shocking drama begins to unfold.

Makino originally launched "Not Your Idol" in Ribon magazine in August 2018. Shueisha released the second compiled volume of the manga in March 2019. Viz Media published the English version of the series and released the second volume in September 2020.

The manga has garnered significant acclaim, being nominated for the 23rd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2019. Additionally, it topped the list for female readers in the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" rankings in 2020, further solidifying its popularity and critical acclaim.

Fans of "Not Your Idol" can look forward to the return of the series in the upcoming May issue of Ribon magazine, where they can continue following Nina's compelling and suspenseful journey.