Skip·Beat!, Vol. 52
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Skip·Beat!, Vol. 52
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See moreWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!
Skip·Beat!, Vol. 52 follows Kyoko Mogami, who once dedicated her life to supporting her true love, Sho, as he pursued fame in Tokyo. However, as Sho rises to stardom, he callously abandons Kyoko, casting her aside. Kyoko refuses to suffer in silence and plots her sweet revenge by surpassing Sho in the world of show business.
Amidst this backdrop, tensions soar as bloodshed erupts between Japanese and American acting teams, fuelled by old grudges and burgeoning rivalries. Despite Ren's efforts to prevent further escalation, not even a producer's stern lecture can persuade Bill to maintain peace. Could it be that Ren's shadowy past is finally catching up with him?
Series: Skip·Beat!
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781974768981
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 December 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 132g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Yoshiki Nakamura is originally from Tokushima Prefecture. She started drawing manga in elementary school, which eventually led to her 1993 debut of Yume de Au yori Suteki (Better than Seeing in a Dream) in Hana to Yume magazine. Her other works include the basketball series Saint Love, MVP wa Yuzurenai (Can't Give Up MVP), Blue Wars, and Tokyo Crazy Paradise, a series about a female bodyguard in 2020 Tokyo.
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