Skip Beat! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7: Includes vols. 19, 20 & 21

Skip Beat! #7

by Yoshiki Nakamura

When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Kyoko and Ren have an embarrassment of mentors as Koo and Lory keep meddling in their lives and careers. The two veterans of show business just want what’s best for their protégées, but their methods are a bit unconventional. Will their well-meant assistance propel Ren and Kyoko to the next level, or will it make everything come tumbling down?!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, Shojo, Humor

568 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2014

About the author

Yoshiki Nakamura (仲村佳樹) is a Japanese mangaka. She was born June 17. Nakamura made her manga debut with "Yume de Auyori Suteki" in the manga magazine Hana to Yume in 1993.

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I really do like Ren's father. I love how he takes Kyoko under his wing and even welcomes her as his own....well his son which is still awkward but still. It is good for her to have some adult role models. This one we start to focus also on her struggles as she takes on the role of Natsu. To act like Mio but not be Mio. Tricky tricky. It is great to see her striving to move forward though. She is really getting into acting more. I wanted to see the real "Kuon!" Denied!! Teased and then the door is closed on us! Drat! I do not understand why he left his beloved father if the family relationship was so (bizarrely) healthy.

[Minnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

•While Kyoko has her demons, the real magic is Ren's hair

•I love Koo and Kyoko's relationship...I also really want Kyoko to realize that Taisho and Okami-san are her actual parents by the end of the series

•The grateful party made my heart grow three sizes

•And now I want to listen to Phantom of the Opera ♪(^∇^*)

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 4 out of 5]

The next "villain" has been set up, so I'm interested to see where this goes. I already have the next volumes on hand - can't wait!

[Jaqueline Miguel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neste livro encontramos o Ren a melhorar como pessoa e a Kyoko a ser a pessoa fantástica que é. Vieram-me as lágrimas aos olhos pela história da pequena Maria... Agora vem o momento em que a nossa protagonista começa a sofrer bulling novamente e vai mostrar as suas garras que tanto adoramos. Vai Kyoko! Atropela todos com o teu talento!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the only set of mangas I own. I'm planning to buy the whole set in 3-in-1 version and read it at that pace. I really adore Kyoko. she is so silly and funny. I definitely recommend this manga. :)

[Lou (Lou and Life) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga focuses on the development of the relationship between Kyoko and Maria with them organising a party to thank the people in their lives. It develops Maria as a character and introduces people she is close with and enables a romantic situation between Kyoko and Ren. The last volume sets up another story arc with Kyoko having trouble in her new role with a director which doesn't like her acting and cast members wanting to see her fall. I am really intrigued to see where the story will go next, and I would recommend this series.

[Ada · Rating 4 out of 5]

***zondag 16 juli 2023***
⭐4

Lots of different storylines in this omnibus which can feel a bit disjointed but that's the downside of not reading individual volumes.

I had moments I laughed out loud. Kyoko really likes some gaudy stuff and Moko is such a good person who really doesn't want to be. Hilarious.

It is going into bullying territory and I'm actually a bit anxious about how that's going to play out. Teenagers are brutal and I have this idea that teenagers in the entertainment industry are a bit more brutal.

[Hannah (Fully Booked Penguin) · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 as always!

Vol 19:
What a lovely way to wrap up Koo and Kuon's arc.
Koo is a great Dad and the final section made me tear up!
I love this series so much!

Vol 20:
This was an adorable volume! I love this found family so much, ugh, my heart is full. 🥰

Vol 21:
I really dislike the new director. "Don't be Mio, but why can't you just be Mio."
Kyoko comes up with her own solutions, and I'm so happy she reaches out to Ren and others for help now!
Are we about to see another villain turned friend or is this vile competitor going to ruin herself trying to take our girl down?

[J.D. Holman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 20 has the happiest story arc of the manga so far, and it was delightful.

The story in volume 19, with the mentors, showed a lot of potential for character growth. It will be interesting to see how that impacts Kyoko as she progresses in her career.

And can she progress in her career? There's a bit of a question there as volume 21 ends. Onward to the next omnibus!

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series keeps getting better and better. Liking it so far.

[Haylee Huddleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

The party was so sweet! (I may have cried a little.)
Ren is a schemer!
That director is a wad.

[Kat R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm looking forward to Natsu-Kyoko. I love the different types of characters in this series.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are starting to pick up again. I am hoping that Kyoko gets to do something other than the Mio character. I’m hoping she does in the future.

[Sandra Burg · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,25⭐

[Kristin DeGarmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gotta read more!

[Rin · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

[Natalie S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how imperfect Kyoko is, and how much she cherishes the small things. This ark was fun, especially her friendship with Maria.

[Fangtasia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little waiting book while she gets her mean girl on!

[J Q · Rating 5 out of 5]

[5/5 stars]

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

SERIES REVIEW:
(Side note - I have read more than what's official by reading translated online scans, as such my view may be a bit biased based on further plot developments.)
Skip Beat is possibly the best shoujo I have ever read! While the art style may throw newer readers off as it is very 90's/early 2000's do NOT let it keep you from giving this manga a try! The characters and plot more than make up for any lacking art. Kyoko is my favorite protagonist I have ever read - book or manga. This is not your typical shoujo by any means. It has romance but focuses more on Kyoko's growth as an individual as well as her determination to find herself. The other characters are not left behind either. They are also constantly growing and changing in different ways giving off such a vibrant and realistic vibe (well mostly realistic-if you have read it you know what I mean) If you are looking for romance, comedy, a shoujo with depth this is the one. While at times the slower romance pace is frustrating the pay offs make it worth it. Instead of a cheap fix so many shoujo manga are doing this is a slow burning master piece. I really cannot give this series enough praise and everyone - shoujo fan or not, manga fan or not - needs to give it a try!

[JadeShea · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book of Skip Beat! it seems like some of Ren and Kyoko's friends are trying to set them. However, Kyoko is still struggling with her feelings and her acting stuff. Ren on the other hand can't seem to figure out how to confront her about it.

This one was another great addition to this series. I loved Kyoko and Ren together. And I really enjoyed how Kyoko was still trying to impress "father" it was really great!
I cannot wait for the next one!

[Andrea Lira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love! Love! Love! There are so much to say of what I love about this series, and what happens in this volume. Seriously! I cannot but I won't because my words will end up in a fangirlish screaming fest. That's why. This volume brought out so much feels, both laughter and emotional tears, that I was a blubbering mess. Wow. So much feels. Read this series. It is so worth it!!!!!!!

[Dexter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Koo arc. I love the Happy Grateful Party. Everyone is so freaking adorable in it, especially Kyoko and Tsuruga's rose, and then Moko's rage about almost missing her birthday. So cute.

I don't like the Natsu arc. It stresses me out so much.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite manga, I plan to buy the whole series.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I suffer from secondhand embarrassment, secondhand tears, and secondhand suffocating love with this series.
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Original:

Reread.
Ahhhhhhhh. Enough said.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love this series. The humor makes me laugh, the plot entertains me, and I really love to ship my favorite couple.

[Wawa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this a little too fast in my opinion. It was funny and I could not help sharing the story line with my friend who needed to learn a lot about manga, fast.

[David Anthony Beard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great volume. In this volume Kyoko begins her next step into becoming a actress. However it is not going so well. She still can't get into her role. When she finally starts to fine a connection the director only wants Mio. I cannot wait to see how she overcomes this hurdle.

[Angelica Jansson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skip beat is one of very few things that I can re-read forever!

This volume includes:
•Kuu and Ren meeting to talk
•Maria and Kyokos grateful party
•Birthday presents for Kyoko
•Kyoko trying to figure out her Natsu