Skip Beat!

Name: Skip Beat!
Author: Nakamura Yoshiki
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Released: 2002
Status: Ongoing


Plot:
Mogami Kyoko used to live together with her childhood friend Fuwa Shoutaro. Shou was only using her as his stepping stone to fame. He made Kyoko do every housework and yelled ar her whenever he wanted. Then he went and called her ugly so Kyoko heard him. That made the girl angry and she swore revenge to him. That way Kyoko changed her appareance and applied for show business. That way she met Shoutaro's "enemy" Tsuruga Ren. At first Kyoko was laughed off but then she's noticed as a good actress and Ren takes notice of her. Also Kyoko doesn't seem to hate the man that much he though she would.

Characters:
Mogami Kyoko ~ Energetic and lively girl who is used as a maid at first by her best friend. She has a strong will and decides to enter in showbusiness and little by little starts getting more searious of her job. In the past she had black long hair but then she bleached it into light brown. Her eyes are brown.

Tsuruga Ren ~ Handsome and tall foreigner actor who has foggy past. He seems nice and tender but in the past he used to be cold and scary guy who got into fights. Ren has dark hair and eyes (actually his eyes are blue).

Fuwa Shoutaro ~ Childhood friend of Kyoko. He has bad temper and ill personality. Actually he's in love with Kyoko but is too selfish to admit it. After Kyoko entered in show business he was really mad to Ren and Kyoko. Shou has blonde hair and is usually showing off.

So what makes it good?
This is must read! If you like shoujo manga, this is something you can't pass. Even though the story might be a little clishe (girl gets in showbusiness because of some other guy) it makes you want to read more. Mangaka has drew the story full of humor and emparacing situations. You just can't help but fall in love with her art and story. Those both are something to adore. No wonder this is one of the most read mangas.
I can't really say much 'bout this one cuz it's been kinda long when I last read this but I can say that this manga has special atmosphere in it. When Kyoko gets into her role and starts acting you can't help but hope yourself being in her boots. It'd be so amazing to act... and alongside Ren too. (Okay, I'm trying to make these introductions for both genders... so no fangirlish acts now!)

WARNING! Might contain some spoilers! Not so sure though.. 

I thought this one'd tell you more about this serie. Even though this is an anime version. Hope u enjoy~