Skip Beat! GN (2014 Viz) 3-In-1 Edition comic books

Volume 1-3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's broken heart keeps her from getting into her talent agency of choice. The eccentric president of the agency decides to give her a second chance, but it requires her to wear a bright pink uniform, put up with spoiled stars, and try to live up to the name of her new position - the Love Me Section! Can Kyoko stand the indignity long enough to find her vengeance?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4-6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko needs to make some quick cash to pay for acting school, but an easy job as a seat filler for a variety show soon has her on stage - in a chicken suit! Her debut as Chicken Bo is just the break she needs, but a mess of rivalries could trip up her rise to the top. And things get even crazier when she's asked to sub for Ren Tsuruga's sick manager. Can her earnest hard work override a bad first impression, or will he become a powerful enemy?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7-9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's dreams are finally coming true! She's landed a spot in Sho's new video, and revenge is in sight! But vengeance isn't as easy as she thought, and her rage starts to get in the way of her acting. When her performance catches the attention of some important people, Kyoko finds herself working with the terrifying Ren Tsuruga! Can she make it work, or will her growing fame be her downfall?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10-12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in the year's most anticipated drama, Dark Moon! It's a remake of the classic drama Tsukimori, and expectations from the producers are high. But disaster lurks around every corner as Kyoko and Ren struggle with their roles and costars. Can their growing friendship help them weather the storm, or will it prove to be a dramatic liability?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 592 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13-15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko expected the drama Dark Moon to test her acting talents, but she never guessed that a pro like Ren would have trouble too! Even more surprising, Ren needs her help as a friend. But will her war with Sho and the sudden appearance of a new enemy keep her from Ren's side?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 16-18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Saving Kyoko from Reino's attack has finally knocked some sense into Sho's head, but before he can tell Kyoko how he feels, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. But Kyoko's got bigger problems to deal with than their secret battle for her affections - she's in danger of being typecast as creepy and twisted! How will she ever get to play a beautiful princess if everyone just wants her to play the damaged bully?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

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 protégés, 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?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 19-21 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

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 protégés, 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?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 22-24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko's recent efforts to improve her craft have really paid off! She's brought new life to her new bully role and really impressed the director and crew. But Kyoko's success sends her costar Chiori over the edge! Can Kyoko use her understanding of the dark side to help her fellow actress work past her personal demons, or will the clash of their personalities destroy the set?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 25-27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko finally has Sho's attention, and now she doesn't want it! It's not that she's given up on her revenge, but she's busy focusing on her career and doesn't want Sho poking around and annoying her. And Sho proves her concerns right when his Valentine's Day prank goes horribly wrong and gets Kyoko in trouble with the president of L.M.E.!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 28-30 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren's new roles are dredging up old memories best left buried. He's having trouble dealing with the emotional turmoil, and Kyoko's sudden popularity with her cast mate Kijima isn't helping matters! Can Kyoko keep Ren's warring personalities in check, or will his dark persona forget that his violent edge is supposed to be an act?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 31-33 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 31-33 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Ren is playing a strange double role as the half-British actor Cain Heel who's starring as the supernatural serial killer BJ in a new thriller. Normally Ren would have no trouble maintaining both roles, but playing BJ requires him to tap the darkest depths of his psyche, and it's starting to takes its toll on him. To help ease his strain, Kyoko has been assigned to keep an eye on him as Cain Heel's sister Setsuka. Kyoko seems to have a special insight into Ren's torment that lets her help him, but how can she keep things professional when she keep walking in on him in the shower!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 560 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 34-36 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko has realized that she has feelings for Ren, and it's horrible! She's convinced he'll be disgusted with her for not keeping her heart in check. And she's worried that the president of LME will catch a whiff of love and spill her terrible secret! But instead she gets an unexpected reprieve when she's taken off Setsuka duty in order to study for finals and do some location shooting in Guam. Will time away from Ren help her clear her head, or will an unexpected reunion with an old friend just add to her confusion?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 568 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 37-39 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

The president of LME created the Love Me section because he was impressed by Kyoko's potential but heartbroken by the wounded spirit he could sense buried deep inside her. In the time since she joined the section, Kyoko has made amazing strides as an actress and in healing from the pain of her past. But what will happen to her hard-won strength when she is faced with the person who hurt her the most-her mother?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 576 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 40-42 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yoshiki Nakamura. Translated by Tomo Kimura.

Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out without even letting her perform! Kyoko's temporary manager, Yoshiro, isn't worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn't enough to stand in the way of Kyoko's dreams.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 544 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $14.99.