--- product_id: 19958450 title: "Idol Dreams, Vol. 1" brand: "arina tanemura" price: "£10.92" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19958450-idol-dreams-vol-1 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 **Brand:** arina tanemura **Price:** £10.92 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 by arina tanemura - **How much does it cost?** £10.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19958450-idol-dreams-vol-1) ## Best For - arina tanemura enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arina tanemura brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 ## Images ![Idol Dreams, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sJEvjQ0-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Her Adult Fans *by T***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2015* Idol Dreams represents a change in Arina Tanemura's work. Recognizing that her longstanding fans have grown up and become adults, she has written a series for them. Published in a tankouban targeted to women rather than girls, the same magic is here, of course, but the protagonist is now a 31 year old office worker who realizes her life has someone stagnated. It's a great idea for a story - a gift to her older readers while she also works on her other titles geared to a younger audience.Story: Chicage Deguchi had a charmed life in high school - popular, smart, and full of potential. But now, over a decade later, she's a 'Christmas cake' - an office worker who has somehow reached her 30s without ever finding a husband or fulfilling life. When younger and prettier coworkers denigrate her status and betray her for their own benefit, she's had enough and decides to take her life. She's saved by an old friend from school, now a scientist, who believes he can give her a reason to live. He's experimenting with a drug that can turn her body back to 15 temporarily. It's dangerous but she doesn't care; it's her chance to relive her best years and this time make the right decisions.Because it is Tanemura, we'll have a lively 15 year old protagonist becoming embroiled in the idol world. Cue cute boys and plenty of idol action. Perhaps where this book will differ is that her true love interest is actually in her 31 year old present - the friend she protected but never saw again after school until he saves her from drowning. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Rough art; cute story *by G***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2016* In the back of the volume, Arina talks of how she was asked to limit her signature flourishes because the market was for adults. Without the flourishes, there is just her main characters interacting. I never realized how awkward her figure drawing is. That aside, though, the story of a 31yo office woman who is lonely and regrets the mundane path her life took resonates. Through the magic of comic book science, she can turn 15 again. Her plan to recreate the lost romance of her youth takes a detour as she suddenly becomes an idol star in training. What could be a very typical manga theme becomes interesting, however, because we see her experiences through her 31yo viewpoint. These are just my first impressions, but I enjoyed the story enough to want to read the next volume. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Magical Girl Series For Adults *by N***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015* I just finished reading it and this volume has set a personal record for most tears shed. I found 31 year old Chikage Deguchi ( A nice breath of fresh air to read about manga protagonist who isn't in their teens or early 20s) a very relate-able and sympathetic heroine. The other characters and their relation to the protagonist that appear so far are already clearly set up and have grabbed my interest. This title kind of reminds me of a couple of Arina Tanemura's works; specifically I.O.N and Full Moon, but is very clearly its own title. Outside of this miracle drug that makes Deguchi younger and the minor contrivance of her becoming an idol I can't find anything to really complain about. In fact, the pacing and handling of the plot in general allowed me to suspend my disbelief and enjoy myself. Lastly, Arina's artwork is as lovely as always. I think Deguchi's awkward facial expressions (such as her smile attempt) as an idol are especially well done.If you're looking for a new series to start I recommend this one here. I was hooked from beginning to end. I just hate that I'm going to have to wait until next year for volume 2. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19958450-idol-dreams-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19958450-idol-dreams-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*