If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die

Age: 📚 13+ | 11 Volumes (Ongoing) | Paperback & eBook | Creator: Auri Hirao

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die is a hilarious, heartfelt celebration of idol fandom from Girls Love creator Auri Hirao. Published under TOKYOPOP's LoveLove imprint, this 13+ series captures the joy, obsession, and beautiful absurdity of loving something—or someone—with your entire being.

Eripiyo is not a casual fan. She's an ultra-devoted fan.

Her idol of choice? Maina Ichii, the least popular member of the underground idol group Cham Jam. While other members draw crowds and sell merchandise, Maina performs to near-empty sections, her talent overlooked, her presence underappreciated.

But not by Eripiyo.

Eripiyo has dedicated her life to supporting Maina. She attends every performance. She buys every piece of merchandise. She owns exactly one outfit because all her money goes to her idol. She cheers loud enough for a hundred fans, determined to make sure Maina knows she's loved—even if she's the only one in the audience.

Her dream? To see Maina perform at the legendary Budokan arena. And if that day ever comes, Eripiyo is pretty sure she'll die of happiness.

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die is both a comedy about obsessive fandom and a surprisingly tender story about devotion, loneliness, and the connections that form between idols and the fans who believe in them.

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die is for everyone who's ever loved something so much it hurt—in the best possible way.

Perfect for readers who love: Idol culture, comedy, Girls Love undertones, slice-of-life, fandom/otaku representation, stories that celebrate loving something unapologetically.