Ossan Idol Vol. 08

Ossan Idol Vol. 08

Miroku Osaki is 36 years old, unemployed, and unhappy. Having been bullied in his childhood and even into his adult life, he became a shut-in after being unfairly laid off. For a long time, the only thing that brought him joy was online gaming. Then, he tried the popular “Let’s Try Dancing!” karaoke style. It was addicting… and transformative! Inspired by his new hobby, Miroku decides to turn his life around. He begins singing karaoke and going to the gym, where he meets Yoichi, the director of an entertainment company who encourages Miroku to pursue his dreams.

Miroku only wanted to be good at the game he loves, but when he accidentally uploads a clip of himself singing and dancing, it goes viral! Can he really become an idol, even at his age? Suddenly, it doesn’t seem so impossible!

Biographical Notes:

Mochiko Mochida is a writer based in Chiba, Japan. She loves comedy and stories with happy conclusions, and created Ossan Idol! as an online novel.

Ichika Kino helped bring Ossan Idol! to life as a manga with her artwork. She’s also worked on the SmaPro! Comic Anthology, and does art for Marvel comics, Tiger & Bunny, and DOUBLE DECKER! Dagu & Kiriru under the name Mizuki Sakakibara.

Title Notes:

“Ossan Idol!” offers a fresh twist on the typical idol genre by focusing on middle-aged men striving to become idols. This unique premise promises a refreshing and comedic take on the world of idol culture.

With Ichika Kino’s signature wit and humor, readers can expect plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as the ossans navigate their way through the competitive world of showbiz. The novel strikes a perfect balance between comedy and heartfelt moments, keeping readers entertained from start to finish.

The characters in “Ossan Idol!” are incredibly relatable, each with their own quirks, insecurities, and dreams. Readers will find themselves rooting for these lovable underdogs as they pursue their passion for music despite the odds stacked against them.

More details on Ichika Kino & Mochiko Mochida:

Mochiko Mochida’s Twitter account

Ichika Kino’s Twitter account

Publisher’s Twitter account