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スキップ・ビート! [Skip Beat!] #44
Skip Beat!, Vol. 44
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! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence–she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Kyoko thought she’d be able to relax now that she’s secured the role of Momiji, but various romantic misunderstandings are making her life more stressful than ever. How can she focus on being an amazing actress when a photo of Ren kissing a famous adult actress just leaked!
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! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence–she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Kyoko thought she’d be able to relax now that she’s secured the role of Momiji, but various romantic misunderstandings are making her life more stressful than ever. How can she focus on being an amazing actress when a photo of Ren kissing a famous adult actress just leaked!
184 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2019
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Yoshiki Nakamura
139 books1,075 followersYoshiki 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.
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August 16, 2020
I can feel how close we are to the end and I don't know if my heart can handle it!
September 25, 2020
I hadn't done well at keeping up with these as they came out, and ended up reading v. 42 and 43 back-to-back. I ordered this one as soon as I knew it had come out earlier this month, and gobbled it up right after it showed up in the mail.
...and now I'm going to have to wait a while for the next one. (sniffle)
This volume's a lot more focused on Ren and Kyoko's relationship. Is it possible that their misunderstanding could get worse? They're both so reticent, for their own reasons, and they're naive about love, and they've each seen the other in situations that would take an extreme stretch to not interpret in a way that pulls them apart. It's a great slow burn, but these two need to 'fess up already, so we can see more about the cool ninja TV show that Kyoko and Moko are acting in. I enjoy the parts about Kyoko learning how to act just as much as I do her snail's-pace creeping away from hate and toward love.
I guess I'll have to watch the Skip-Beat! anime a second time, and read the whole series through again*, while I wait for vol. 45.
*I'll probably skip a couple of "method acting real life 'characters'" arcs, though.
...and now I'm going to have to wait a while for the next one. (sniffle)
This volume's a lot more focused on Ren and Kyoko's relationship. Is it possible that their misunderstanding could get worse? They're both so reticent, for their own reasons, and they're naive about love, and they've each seen the other in situations that would take an extreme stretch to not interpret in a way that pulls them apart. It's a great slow burn, but these two need to 'fess up already, so we can see more about the cool ninja TV show that Kyoko and Moko are acting in. I enjoy the parts about Kyoko learning how to act just as much as I do her snail's-pace creeping away from hate and toward love.
I guess I'll have to watch the Skip-Beat! anime a second time, and read the whole series through again*, while I wait for vol. 45.
*I'll probably skip a couple of "method acting real life 'characters'" arcs, though.
December 27, 2022
OMG! The jealousy in this one. The misspeaking and dancing between Ren and Kyoko is so crazy adorable. But this volume was very slow and very character-focused. It was worth it though, as it showed so much development. And the bonus story at the end with the lamb was too cute! I love it and how Kyoko is starting to open up. A good thing as trouble is brewing with other "relationships" coming into play.
February 7, 2022
•The jealously and confusion is being turned on high in this volume and It's-
"AGONY!
Misery!
Woe!"
-Agony from Into the Woods
•On to more lighthearted things, I have this theory that Kyoko is related to Kuresaki. Does anyone else feel the same way?
•I remember hating Koga for a long time after finding out his negative feelings towards Ren, but he's grown on me recently. Hopefully he let's go of his anger
"AGONY!
Misery!
Woe!"
-Agony from Into the Woods
•On to more lighthearted things, I have this theory that Kyoko is related to Kuresaki. Does anyone else feel the same way?
•I remember hating Koga for a long time after finding out his negative feelings towards Ren, but he's grown on me recently. Hopefully he let's go of his anger
December 1, 2020
I'm still enjoying this, but it is starting to drag.
December 11, 2022
Kyoko begins filming Lotus of the Mire, Sho coerces her into letting him pick up some food from the restaurant early in the morning, Ren sees this and is WAY TOO MEAN to Kyoko over it out of jealousy. In response, Kyoko decides to take a step back from their professional relationship in order to protect herself emotionally.
So, in conclusion: Ren, you dummy.
So, in conclusion: Ren, you dummy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2023
Emotions are running high! I've read all 44 volumes straight through and now I have to wait for 45 to come out! ─=≡Σ(╯°□°)╯︵┻┻ Nooooooo! On a less panicky note, I wonder if he'll finally be forced to reveal his true identity to her. Surprisingly, I missed seeing more development of her Momiji character after everything we saw in the auditions.
July 4, 2025
Reread July 4th, 2025
Those two are killing me.... But soon. SOON
Reread June 24th, 2021
Wow. He's so mean yet he's been in the same situation. I like Ren, but sometimes he's very unfair.
Those two are killing me.... But soon. SOON
Reread June 24th, 2021
Wow. He's so mean yet he's been in the same situation. I like Ren, but sometimes he's very unfair.
March 28, 2022
I am Dead. Dying. Deceased. I just want these two idiots to confess!!!!!!!!
November 24, 2022
Más malentendidos 🤣🤣🤣
Seguimos sin despegar con el nuevo trabajo de Kyoko. Que es uno de los aspectos que más me gusta de este manga. Ya se sabe, esta saga es muuuuy lenta. A veces, pienso que de más. Por el momento, tendré que conformarme con las carcajadas que me sigue arrancando esta historia. En este volumen. el productor Kuresaki ha brillado por su personalidad raruna.
Si pudiera, me gustaría poder darle un capón a Ren, si no fuese un dibujito además de un personaje de ficción. En este tomo se ha pasado un poco de borde con Kyoko.
Seguimos sin despegar con el nuevo trabajo de Kyoko. Que es uno de los aspectos que más me gusta de este manga. Ya se sabe, esta saga es muuuuy lenta. A veces, pienso que de más. Por el momento, tendré que conformarme con las carcajadas que me sigue arrancando esta historia. En este volumen. el productor Kuresaki ha brillado por su personalidad raruna.
Si pudiera, me gustaría poder darle un capón a Ren, si no fuese un dibujito además de un personaje de ficción. En este tomo se ha pasado un poco de borde con Kyoko.
May 28, 2021
Skip Beat! is one of my favorite Manga of all time. Started in high school and continuing on this today.
In this Volume we have Kyoko still trying to find the courage to face her friend Moko about the part she didn't get. While at the same time Ren is getting some unwanted publicity about him kissing the ex porn star Kana. one top of trying to find the right time to ask Kyoko about "the kiss" she had with Fewa a few volumes back. but when he did eventually ask it didn't quit go according to plan. Kyoko kind of freaked out and said things she didn't mean to say or have then come across. also we find out that even though Moko didn't get that part in the movie Kyoko's in she was asked to play another project by the same director. This Volume felt to me like a filler volume don't get me wrong is still liked it, it keeps the story line moving forward but slowly.
In this Volume we have Kyoko still trying to find the courage to face her friend Moko about the part she didn't get. While at the same time Ren is getting some unwanted publicity about him kissing the ex porn star Kana. one top of trying to find the right time to ask Kyoko about "the kiss" she had with Fewa a few volumes back. but when he did eventually ask it didn't quit go according to plan. Kyoko kind of freaked out and said things she didn't mean to say or have then come across. also we find out that even though Moko didn't get that part in the movie Kyoko's in she was asked to play another project by the same director. This Volume felt to me like a filler volume don't get me wrong is still liked it, it keeps the story line moving forward but slowly.
September 11, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
SCLERO MALISSIMO PER IL FINALE PER TUTTO.
Amo questo manga! In questo volume ho riso tantissimo.
Io davvero spero che Kyoko e Ren prima o poi discutino apertamente dei loro sentimenti.
Non vedo l’ora di andare avanti.
SCLERO MALISSIMO PER IL FINALE PER TUTTO.
Amo questo manga! In questo volume ho riso tantissimo.
Io davvero spero che Kyoko e Ren prima o poi discutino apertamente dei loro sentimenti.
Non vedo l’ora di andare avanti.
May 25, 2022
Eine missverständliche Situation wird gejagt von der nächsten. Arme Kyoko. Und Ren hat es auch nicht leicht.
August 28, 2022
Mr. Kuresaki is hilarious. I love the over the top emotions. Especially from someone who basically has a stone face most of the time.
I love Kyoko trying to come to grips with Ren being in love with the girl she hates. She is really mature in a way.
Yashiro being so afraid of Ren when Ren saw Kyoko and Sho together. lmao. 'Bj is in the car'. No just Kuon probably. lol.
I can't believe Ren put that hurt expression on Kyoko's face! Grow up Ren your jealousy is really hurting her!!!!!!!!!!
I forget Kyoko's new cast members name. The one who hates Ren but her reaction and his to her crying her eyes out is hilarious.
The pillow image! OMG! So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Kyoko trying to come to grips with Ren being in love with the girl she hates. She is really mature in a way.
Yashiro being so afraid of Ren when Ren saw Kyoko and Sho together. lmao. 'Bj is in the car'. No just Kuon probably. lol.
I can't believe Ren put that hurt expression on Kyoko's face! Grow up Ren your jealousy is really hurting her!!!!!!!!!!
I forget Kyoko's new cast members name. The one who hates Ren but her reaction and his to her crying her eyes out is hilarious.
The pillow image! OMG! So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 6, 2023
いや、この巻の感想は難しい！
『面白くない』わけがない。もちろん大変面白かった！蓮ときょこの関係がもっと複雑になった、お互いにサッサと本当のこと話せばよかった！彼らの関係が直れる？！？！実は両方は何も悪いものしなかっただけど正直で話さなかったからこの展開になったの。ま、コレは半分以上蓮のせい。彼がきょこをあまり可愛いくてコーンのままに居たい。さっさと告白べきだ！！！なぜ待ってんの？
うん、決定、蓮のせい。全部蓮のせい。
『面白くない』わけがない。もちろん大変面白かった！蓮ときょこの関係がもっと複雑になった、お互いにサッサと本当のこと話せばよかった！彼らの関係が直れる？！？！実は両方は何も悪いものしなかっただけど正直で話さなかったからこの展開になったの。ま、コレは半分以上蓮のせい。彼がきょこをあまり可愛いくてコーンのままに居たい。さっさと告白べきだ！！！なぜ待ってんの？
うん、決定、蓮のせい。全部蓮のせい。
December 30, 2019
I was tired to hope there were some more lovey dovey moments instead of over-jealousy kind of thing. But here we go... it is what it is.
I kinda think that Kyoko, Ren, and Sho will possibly lose this love game at the end. *sigh*
I kinda think that Kyoko, Ren, and Sho will possibly lose this love game at the end. *sigh*
May 10, 2020
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
March 7, 2022
It's always frustrating when Kyoko and Ren have a big misunderstanding and don't talk because of that. At this point things are just kind of a mess and I want it fixed!
February 8, 2021
3.5 / 5
Lots of misunderstandings and drama in this one, especially between Ren and Kyoko, though as a whole it didn't seem like there was much else happening. Would have been nice to have a bit more action in this one 8'D
Definitely seems as though the manga may be approaching its conclusion now, and I'm curious to see where things are going to wind up at the end...
Chapter notes below for personal reference: (potentially spoiler heavy)
Lots of misunderstandings and drama in this one, especially between Ren and Kyoko, though as a whole it didn't seem like there was much else happening. Would have been nice to have a bit more action in this one 8'D
Definitely seems as though the manga may be approaching its conclusion now, and I'm curious to see where things are going to wind up at the end...
Chapter notes below for personal reference: (potentially spoiler heavy)
December 31, 2024
Allora, qui qualcuno deve chiudere a chiave in qualche stanza Ren e Kyoko, in modo che i due possano chiarirsi per bene, perché qui il livello di incomprensioni sta aumentando di volume in volume.
Da una parte, ci sono i dubbi di Ren su un possibile ritorno di fiamma tra Kyoko e il bietolone biondo - un po' per via della fantomatica foto che Lory gli ha mostrato e un po' perché li ha visti insieme davanti al ristorante in cui la ragazza è andata a vivere (e i due sembravano in buoni rapporti). Preso probabilmente dalla gelosia, diciamo che non affronta l'argomento nel migliore dei modi...certo, non è che le risposte di Kyoko siano state di grande aiuto, ma una cosa è certa: la ragazza non ha alcuna intenzione di ricadere nei sentimenti che provava per Sho, ma manco per sbaglio.
Dall'altro lato della barricata abbiamo Kyoko, ormai convinta che Ren sia innamorato di quella pazzoide di Kimiko (ripensa pure alle confidenze che l'attore le aveva fatto mentre lei era travestita da Bondo e non le passa nemmeno per l'anticamera del cervello che la sedicenne di cui stava parlando Tsuruga all'epoca possa essere lei 🫠). A peggiorare ulteriormente la situazione ci pensa una rivista che pubblica in esclusiva la foto di Ren che bacia un'altra attrice. Insomma, un bel casino. Ecco perché i due si sono sedere e farsi una bella chiacchierata (senza dimenticare che Ren non è a conoscenza delle balle che quella scema di Kimiko è andata a raccontare a Kyoko), così da poter mettere in chiaro le cose una volta per tutte. Visto che ho tra le mani pure il volume 45, me lo leggo subito, nella speranza che questo malinteso si risolva velocemente perché sta diventando abbastanza insostenibile. O nella speranza che qualcuno intervenga e regali un po' di illuminazione divina a quei due geni del male.
Da una parte, ci sono i dubbi di Ren su un possibile ritorno di fiamma tra Kyoko e il bietolone biondo - un po' per via della fantomatica foto che Lory gli ha mostrato e un po' perché li ha visti insieme davanti al ristorante in cui la ragazza è andata a vivere (e i due sembravano in buoni rapporti). Preso probabilmente dalla gelosia, diciamo che non affronta l'argomento nel migliore dei modi...certo, non è che le risposte di Kyoko siano state di grande aiuto, ma una cosa è certa: la ragazza non ha alcuna intenzione di ricadere nei sentimenti che provava per Sho, ma manco per sbaglio.
Dall'altro lato della barricata abbiamo Kyoko, ormai convinta che Ren sia innamorato di quella pazzoide di Kimiko (ripensa pure alle confidenze che l'attore le aveva fatto mentre lei era travestita da Bondo e non le passa nemmeno per l'anticamera del cervello che la sedicenne di cui stava parlando Tsuruga all'epoca possa essere lei 🫠). A peggiorare ulteriormente la situazione ci pensa una rivista che pubblica in esclusiva la foto di Ren che bacia un'altra attrice. Insomma, un bel casino. Ecco perché i due si sono sedere e farsi una bella chiacchierata (senza dimenticare che Ren non è a conoscenza delle balle che quella scema di Kimiko è andata a raccontare a Kyoko), così da poter mettere in chiaro le cose una volta per tutte. Visto che ho tra le mani pure il volume 45, me lo leggo subito, nella speranza che questo malinteso si risolva velocemente perché sta diventando abbastanza insostenibile. O nella speranza che qualcuno intervenga e regali un po' di illuminazione divina a quei due geni del male.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2020
Story is 5 stars, electronic version has a little problem
If you are checking a review for the 44th volume of this ongoing manga, you already know that the forte of this mangaka is the story. The story continues to be interesting and I'm amazed that the author can keep creating tension and surprise. The drawings are nice but not the author's best. I think the quality of the drawings peaked during the Caine and sister arch and are now not as nice and confident as they used to be. There were a couple of times that I had to get a second look to identify main characters (Fuwa and Ren).
As I said in the title, the electronic version has a little problem: On chapter 265, location 30, there are two pages fused together. The majority of the page is one we have already seen a little back and the one it should be is maybe a fourth of the page. I'm choosing to be optimistic and think that we are only missing one page, but it is a fact that when we turn to the next page, there is a jump in the story (meaning it might be two pages). And yes, there are some typos but no major problems with translation.
You might be asking why I continue to give the book 5 stars taking into account the dip in the drawing quality and the e-book blip. It's because I don't think those things really matter in the overall enjoyment you get from the story and, I'm not ashamed to say, I want the publisher to continue to publish this series in the USA so that, someday, I get to know the end of this story.
If you are checking a review for the 44th volume of this ongoing manga, you already know that the forte of this mangaka is the story. The story continues to be interesting and I'm amazed that the author can keep creating tension and surprise. The drawings are nice but not the author's best. I think the quality of the drawings peaked during the Caine and sister arch and are now not as nice and confident as they used to be. There were a couple of times that I had to get a second look to identify main characters (Fuwa and Ren).
As I said in the title, the electronic version has a little problem: On chapter 265, location 30, there are two pages fused together. The majority of the page is one we have already seen a little back and the one it should be is maybe a fourth of the page. I'm choosing to be optimistic and think that we are only missing one page, but it is a fact that when we turn to the next page, there is a jump in the story (meaning it might be two pages). And yes, there are some typos but no major problems with translation.
You might be asking why I continue to give the book 5 stars taking into account the dip in the drawing quality and the e-book blip. It's because I don't think those things really matter in the overall enjoyment you get from the story and, I'm not ashamed to say, I want the publisher to continue to publish this series in the USA so that, someday, I get to know the end of this story.
April 19, 2026
✶ ✷ ✸ ✷ ✶
★彡Love that cannot be hidden彡★
Kyoko’s emotional turbulence comes from something she refuses to name out loud: her overwhelming, unspoken feelings for Ren. 🌙💔
Even when her heart trembles, she chooses discipline.
She pushes everything down, holding onto professionalism with both hands, as if it’s the only thing keeping her steady. 🎭✨
But no matter how tightly she holds on,feelings have a way of slipping through the cracks.
★彡A palpable feeling of loss...彡★
For Ren, the moment he sees the photo of Sho and Kyoko feels like something quietly breaking inside him. 💫💞 彡★
He becomes a man standing at the brink of something he can finally no longer pretend he can control. So far he has not acted on his feelings for her and has been careful. It would seem that this is no longer feasible. 🌌
★彡Love that cannot be hidden彡★
Kyoko’s emotional turbulence comes from something she refuses to name out loud: her overwhelming, unspoken feelings for Ren. 🌙💔
Even when her heart trembles, she chooses discipline.
She pushes everything down, holding onto professionalism with both hands, as if it’s the only thing keeping her steady. 🎭✨
But no matter how tightly she holds on,feelings have a way of slipping through the cracks.
★彡A palpable feeling of loss...彡★
For Ren, the moment he sees the photo of Sho and Kyoko feels like something quietly breaking inside him. 💫💞 彡★
He becomes a man standing at the brink of something he can finally no longer pretend he can control. So far he has not acted on his feelings for her and has been careful. It would seem that this is no longer feasible. 🌌
August 11, 2025
Ribattezzerei questo volume come: "il volume della crisi". Tra Kyoko e Ren si instaura una profonda incomprensione, dettata dalla gelosia che entrambi provano l'uno per l'altra. Arrivati a questo punto ci sono solo due strade percorribili: o ci si chiarisce, dichiarandosi reciprocamente, o ci allontana, rovinando l'intera evoluzione del loro rapporto. L'autrice fino ad ora non mi ha mai delusa, regalandomi momenti da batticuore indimenticabili, e confido che saprà stupirmi anche questa volta!
June 19, 2020
I get the going back and forth cause I also want this series to last forever, but come one just talk to each other honestly... Stop these misunderstandings
Also I need to add the mangaka is the queen of complex facial expression. The emotions hidden in Kyoko's face are marvelous!
Also I need to add the mangaka is the queen of complex facial expression. The emotions hidden in Kyoko's face are marvelous!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2020
The ANGST! My heart can’t take it. Because of the pacing from Tokyo Crazy Paradise, I’m thinking we’re almost the the climax of Skip Beat or about to hit a crazy plot twist and I’m so excited for it.
September 16, 2020
just one of those mangas that i read to escape life. been reading for years...waiting for new chapters has always been painful with this one. but i find it worth waiting for. Kyoko is a very interesting character to follow.
January 17, 2021
Great read
I love this series. The humor, emotion, and grit never fails to disappoint. I cannot wait until the next issue. I wonder if either of them can clear up their misunderstanding and if so, how.
I absolutely love this series and the art!
I love this series. The humor, emotion, and grit never fails to disappoint. I cannot wait until the next issue. I wonder if either of them can clear up their misunderstanding and if so, how.
I absolutely love this series and the art!
July 24, 2025
Did the art change? Cus the faces are ... off. Content wise, fanboy director was fun. Jealous Ren is intense. Kyoko in agony is always enjoyable. And I knew that kiss was gonna blow up in their faces.
December 28, 2019
En sevdiğim manga
January 12, 2020
Starts with plot moving along for Momiji film cast. Moko’s new role is in America. Sho causes more misunderstandings so the volumes ends on a whole chapter long uncomfortable car ride.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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