Skip Beat! GN (2006- Viz) comic books 2007-2009

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko helps the LME president's granddaughter heal from a childhood tragedy, and in return she should have earned a free ride through the LME training school. But the other students throw a fit, and now she still has to pay.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

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

Kyoko lands a regular role on a TV show... as a giant chicken. Not content to settle for poultry recognition, Kyoko tries out for a big commercial. At the audition she runs into her Love Me rival Moko, who's having rival woes of her own. With a jealous rich girl out to bring them down, can Kyoko and Moko overcome their difficulties and act as a team to trounce the competition?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

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

Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

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

Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

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

All Kyoko's dreams are coming true! She's got a best friend (okay, so Moko still needs to come to terms with their bosom-buddyhood, but she's learning). She's finally going to high school. So what if a mean girl is picking on her? Kyoko knows how to deal with bullies). And she's landed a spot in Sho's new video (Yes! Revenge! Bwa ha ha ha!). Life doesn't get any better than this.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings.

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

All Kyoko's dreams are coming true! She's got a best friend (okay, so Moko still needs to come to terms with their bosom-buddyhood, but she's learning). She's finally going to high school. So what if a mean girl is picking on her? Kyoko knows how to deal with bullies). And she's landed a spot in Sho's new video (Yes! Revenge! Bwa ha ha ha!). Life doesn't get any better than this.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko's perfect chance to wreak her revenge on Sho isn't going as well as she'd hoped. In fact, her rage is so consuming that she forgets she's supposed to be acting and tries to throttle Sho for real. That's not her only problem: Sho still thinks he owns Kyoko body and soul, but his manager is worried that Kyoko might be stealing his heart!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko's big chance is finally here! Her performance in Sho's promo clip impressed some important people, and now she's been asked to act in the year's most anticipated drama! But Ren is the leading man, and the character Kyoko is supposed to play is damaged and scary! Can Kyoko overcome her fear of Ren and her shame about her demons?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

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

Kyoko's big chance is finally here! Her performance in Sho's promo clip impressed some important people, and now she's been asked to act in the year's most anticipated drama! But Ren is the leading man, and the character Kyoko is supposed to play is damaged and scary! Can Kyoko overcome her fear of Ren and her shame about her demons?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko's been scouted for a role in this year's most anticipated drama, a remake of the classic Tsukimori. But shades of the past threaten to stifle the production as Kyoko struggles to get into the character of Mio. Ms. Iizuka, the actress who played the original Mio, has grave doubts about Kyoko's ability to do justice to the role. She demands that Kyoko pass an acting test, and quit the production if she fails!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

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

There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 11 - 2nd and later printings.

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

There's trouble on the Tsukimori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them getting close, he realizes he might know more about serious emotion than he thought!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear - in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 12 - 2nd and later printings.

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

Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear - in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 13 - 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., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

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

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped - Sho gets violent, and the front man for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

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

Vie Ghoul is the new band burning up the charts by stealing Sho's moves, and Kyoko's hopping mad on his behalf. Kyoko's confrontation with Sho about his lack of action doesn't go as well as she hoped - Sho gets violent, and the front man for Vie Ghoul gets a good look at Kyoko's demons. And both men seem a little more interested in Kyoko than Ren would like!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 16 - 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, and he realizes how much he cares for her. But before he can declare his devotion, Ren shows up to ruin the moment. Both men realize that Kyoko has no idea of their true feelings for her and begin a secret battle for her affections!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko is getting tons of offers for more acting jobs! But all the offers are for twisted, damaged characters like Mio. If she refuses all these jobs, will she even have a career left?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

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

Kyoko's now the personal assistant to Koo Hizuri, Japanese actor turned Hollywood star, and everyone knows how assistants are treated in Hollywood! Can Kyoko see past Koo's meanness, or will his nastiness just make her demons worse?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

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

Koo and Lory can't stop meddling in Kyoko's and Ren's lives. Because while Koo is impressed with Kyoko's talent, he knows that she will never be a great actress unless she can overcome her fatal weakness. And Lory knows that Ren's acting is likewise affected by his refusal to face his past. Can the two old-timers give their young protégés a much-needed kick in the pants, or will their plans blow up in their faces?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.