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Description
Act-Age centers on a young woman named Kei and a genius director Sumiji who meet at an audition for rookie actresses. Kei Yonagi comes from a poor family. Her father ran out on her and her two younger siblings, leaving her to fend for the family herself after their mother's death. When the opportunity comes to chase her dream of becoming an actress, Yonagi jumps at the chance. Catching the eye of Director Sumiji Kuroyama, Yonagi's opportunity to shine has come. However, Yonagi's talent for acting comes from her extreme and innate ability for Method Acting, one that various individuals note...
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Act-Age centers on a young woman named Kei and a genius director Sumiji who meet at an audition for rookie actresses. Kei Yonagi comes from a poor family. Her father ran out on her and her two younger siblings, leaving her to fend for the family herself after their mother's death. When the opportunity comes to chase her dream of becoming an actress, Yonagi jumps at the chance. Catching the eye of Director Sumiji Kuroyama, Yonagi's opportunity to shine has come. However, Yonagi's talent for acting comes from her extreme and innate ability for Method Acting, one that various individuals note as potentially self-destructive.
Cancelled in August 2020 when the writer was arrested for inappropriately touching 2 female middle school students from behind.
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Cancelled in August 2020 when the writer was arrested for inappropriately touching 2 female middle school students from behind.
Read for FREE on Manga Plus Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Asagaya Geijutu Koukou Eizouka e Youkoso (Prequel)
Associated Names
act-age ดารายอดอัจฉริยะ
Akutaaju
عصر التمثيل
アクタージュ
演員夜凪景
액터쥬
Akutaaju
عصر التمثيل
アクタージュ
演員夜凪景
액터쥬
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
c.123 (end) by /a/nonymous 5 months ago
c.122 by Viz & MANGA Plus 5 months ago
c.121 by Viz & MANGA Plus 6 months ago
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c.122 by Viz & MANGA Plus 5 months ago
c.121 by Viz & MANGA Plus 6 months ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
12 Volumes (Canceled)
Chapters 108 to 123 are uncollected
Chapters 108 to 123 are uncollected
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
1 topics, 1 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8 / 10.0 (161 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.76 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.76 / 10.0
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Last Updated
November 3rd 2020, 9:27pm PST
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Genre
Categories
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Jeong-Nyeon
Recommendations
N/A
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2018
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #549
(+123)
Monthly Pos #920
(+239)
3 Month Pos #1594
(+140)
6 Month Pos #1835
(-1518)
Year Pos #435
(-137)

Monthly Pos #920

3 Month Pos #1594

6 Month Pos #1835

Year Pos #435

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Awesome manga about acting
by MusicalHiro
May 27th, 2020, 7:45pm
May 27th, 2020, 7:45pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
The drawings are really beautiful and and story progresses at a steady pace giving you enough time to love the protagonist and the supporting characters. It really hooks you to know what each chapter will make the protagonist develop as an actress and person. One of the best manga's I am reading at the moment. Waiting for each chapter to be released and hoping an anime adaption would be green lighted!

Dramatized in a good way
by grebeci
May 7th, 2020, 12:49am
May 7th, 2020, 12:49am
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
I really liked this series. Each episode felt as thought out as the next, and the suspense hedged on character growth rather than prolonged dramas between characters. Bummed to hear the series was axed following storywriter's alleged and acknowledged inappropriate conduct.
... Last updated on August 11th, 2020, 11:19pm
... Last updated on August 11th, 2020, 11:19pm

One of the best
by Btissam
December 15th, 2019, 4:34pm
December 15th, 2019, 4:34pm
Rating: N/A
Surely you don't want to skip a great manga 😍 it's really amusing, you gonna be captured by the art and the development and how great it is in all aspects .

Masterpiece
by afith
September 21st, 2019, 8:34am
September 21st, 2019, 8:34am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Just recently found this manga, I honestly thought that show business themed manga would be boring, but I was mistaken the moment I read this manga. This is a real masterpiece. It gives you goosebumps everytime the MC successfully improve herself and wrapped up her acting beautifully.
Honestly this is the first time ever I feel so overwhelmed with a manga as this manga successfully deliver such the depth feel about the main topic (in this case is acting).
Honestly this is the first time ever I feel so overwhelmed with a manga as this manga successfully deliver such the depth feel about the main topic (in this case is acting).

Surprisingly good
by Fantasier
July 14th, 2019, 8:28am
July 14th, 2019, 8:28am
Rating: 7.5 / 10.0
I haven't read a Jump manga for a long time because the works have become quite repetitive and boring. The art is good (it's not particularly unique but you can't go wrong with such a mainstream style). Subtle expressions are conveyed surprisingly well. The pace is fast enough (sometimes a bit too fast--this is one of those times I'd actually like a filler chapter or two). The story is straightforward, very easy to follow, but it's captivating and fun enough to read.

A disappointment
by gonubana
March 13th, 2019, 1:03pm
March 13th, 2019, 1:03pm
Rating: N/A
Compared to the somewhat similar runway de waratte, this is a plain disappontment.
I tried to read this manga more than twice but everytime I couldn't even finish the first chapter.
I mean what's up with the adult-sounding twins younger siblings who are being treated like your normal kids, those who do not even know how to properly wash themselves yet, dispite talking like Child Emperor (the S-rank hero from one punch-man)?
And what was the meaning of the director seating on an office table in front of the campany's CEO? Was that a contortionist audition or something?
... Last updated on March 13th, 2019, 1:08pm
I tried to read this manga more than twice but everytime I couldn't even finish the first chapter.
I mean what's up with the adult-sounding twins younger siblings who are being treated like your normal kids, those who do not even know how to properly wash themselves yet, dispite talking like Child Emperor (the S-rank hero from one punch-man)?
And what was the meaning of the director seating on an office table in front of the campany's CEO? Was that a contortionist audition or something?
... Last updated on March 13th, 2019, 1:08pm

Great Character Growth
by merlockmagus
February 18th, 2019, 1:30am
February 18th, 2019, 1:30am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
One thing I like about this manga is that as the main character Yonagi Kei grows, she's also helping everyone she comes in contact with to grow as well. It kind of reminds me of Skip Beat, or more strangely, Phoenix Wright in that way. Kei is inspiring in her transformation from the start of the series into who she is now (as of Chapter 53). She's always an underdog compared to her esteemed peers like Hoshi Akira, Momoshiro Chiyoko, Myoujin Araya, but whenever she's in a scene with another actor, she ends up taking the spotlight.
I think it will be exciting to see her interactions in the future with the star actress of the previous generation, Hoshi Arisa, and what feelings that will bring to light.
I think it will be exciting to see her interactions in the future with the star actress of the previous generation, Hoshi Arisa, and what feelings that will bring to light.

from r/manga
by r/mangaReviews
February 8th, 2019, 5:38pm
February 8th, 2019, 5:38pm
Rating: N/A
>sebastiy1 (Known status:Chap51)
"The premise of acting as the main point of storytelling is a unique experience for me on recent manga, and the development of the lead MC is really moving, her background hooks you up and the unique way to portray and convey her feelings along with the amazing art make of this manga my personal recommendation of the week."
"The premise of acting as the main point of storytelling is a unique experience for me on recent manga, and the development of the lead MC is really moving, her background hooks you up and the unique way to portray and convey her feelings along with the amazing art make of this manga my personal recommendation of the week."

Yet another fantastic acting manga.
by MondSemmel
October 19th, 2018, 1:46pm
October 19th, 2018, 1:46pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
For some reason, a surprising number of scanlated acting manga are fantastic. Act-Age is another great example. The quirky protagonist, the varied cast, and the strong focus on the theme make for a fantastic combination.
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