Would you give up being human-or would you become...an idol? A trio of yakuza achieve the impossible and debut as idols—and become a big hit to boot! Under the guidance of their fiendish and overcontrolling boss, three former yakuza men undergo a complete makeover and debut as the back street girl idols “Gokudols.” In their dressing room, they drink alcohol and gamble, but in front of their fans, they’re idols through and through. The idol gag manga “without honor” that everyone’s talking about has finally been released. Is this what Japan’s idol industry has come to?!
Would you give up being human-or would you become...an idol? A trio of yakuza achieve the impossible and debut as idols—and become a big hit to boot! Under the guidance of their fiendish and overcontrolling boss, three former yakuza men undergo a complete makeover and debut as the back street girl idols “Gokudols.” In their dressing room, they drink alcohol and gamble, but in front of their fans, they’re idols through and through. The idol gag manga “without honor” that everyone’s talking about has finally been released. Is this what Japan’s idol industry has come to?!
Will you give up being human? Or will you become an idol? A trio of yakuza achieve the impossible and debut as idols—and become a hit! Under the guidance of their fiendish and overcontrolling boss, three former yakuza men undergo a complete makeover and debut as the back street girl idols “Gokudols.” In their dressing room, they drink alcohol and gamble, but in front of their fans, they’re idols through and through. The idol gag manga "without honor" that everyone’s talking about has finally been released. Is this what Japan’s idol industry has come to?!
The story continues on three yakuza who have become a girl band called “Gokudols.” Now they’re gaining popularity and even appearing on TV! They perform a miracle on their debut appearance in a food program! Then, their boss racks his brain trying to come up with good song lyrics for their next hit. We also get a peek in on their lives before their debut, including their special training and family problems. Volume 2 of this popular idol gag manga is powered up and better than ever!!
Thanks to the schemes thought up by their demonic gang boss and producer Inugane, the Gokudols are a huge hit on stage. They make more TV appearances and finally land a gig airing right alongside a star they’d always admired! As these yakuza get used to being idols, their popularity just keeps skyrocketing! And soon they’re joined by a delinquent from the States who doesn’t know the true horrors that their job entails! "Come on, everybody! Let’s have a foursome!" What fate is in store for this oblivious oaf?!
A rock-paper-scissors match with no witnesses and where the loser is forced to "graduate” from the group. How will things turn out for this game where nobody really wins?! You’ll see everything from a homeless hottie to bearded dancing to the Gokudols’ miraculous revival! People keep wondering if this is an idol manga or a yakuza manga, but whatever the verdict, it’s the Gokudols’ most rousing volume yet!
The Gokudols are joined by a high schooler named Yui who looks up to and admires them! Meanwhile, Boss Inugane's wife, Natsuko Tanaka, is still furious for being cheated on and starts taking active measures to carry out her revenge!! Now the Gokudols have to deal with one of their own being headhunted and stolen from the group! The poor idols keep delivering zany adventures in this popular gag series that's off the beaten path and beating a path of its own!
It was gods who created the Gokudols. In this sixth volume, President Inugane and his favorite underwear-clad plastic surgeons take on an especially vigorous challenge! Then, when Lina's "God"-father returns to Japan, will the Gokudols' research student finally graduate from this once unescapable group?! And what happens when Natsuko, who's still on the warpath, gets captured by her husband's Inugane gang?! Get ready to be moved by this story of divine and human love. The curtain rises on the origin story of idols made up of only the sacred Father and wrought by Gods who govern money and madness.
The ultimate form of a meet-and-greet for idols is here! If you buy 1000 of the Gokudols' latest CD, you get to have an actual private session with the girls! But will this alone time with the idol of one's dreams open the gates to hell rather than heaven?! There's pervs, masked men, and tragic revenge in store during these one-on-one dates that have it all! It's volume 7 of the zany idol saga that's sold over 400,000 copies!
When the Gokudols join the social media phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, they see a drastic increase in their popularity! Next thing they know, they're performing five concerts a day and welcoming the emergence of sister groups! But will the plan to break into the overseas scene give them their big break or bring them to their breaking point?! Come and join the Gokudols movement!
Look out, world! This is what real idols are all about! The girls take up a big-shot TV producer on his offer to sleep their way to the top with him ... but things don't turn out as expected. Then they go on to create the ultimate love song! To propel his stars even further, Inugane does something that will astonish the world! Hold onto your ta-tas ... it's going to be a wild ride!
Wherever the Gokudols go, legends are born! They perform legendary concerts where mayhem becomes miracles and agony becomes amazement! These legendary idols can make even their victims happy offline! They sing legendary songs that end yakuza feuds!! And to top it all off, they've been slated for an anime adaptation!! More marvels are in store in the tenth volume of this backstreet idol gag manga!
Now that the yakuza have hit it big as idols, they get an anime?! WTF! And in the manga itself, the Gokudols cause such a scandal that President Inugane finds him in the most trouble of his entire life. Is this the final stop for this idol business with no honor?!
Last volume! It’s the final concert for this dishonorable idol enterprise! After President Inugane sacrificed his own jewels to avoid a scandal, he ends up going to prison for being a flagrant offender! This means the girls can wash their hands of this hellish idol lifestyle for good … doesn’t it? Read and find out what tomorrow will bring for the three Gokudols now that they’ve found freedom!