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Shoujo Manga and Josei Manga series featuring a model main character or modeling.

Hot Gimmick

Name: Hot Gimmick
Manga-ka: Aihara, Miki

Licensed: Viz (Complete)
Volumes: 12 *There is also an alternate ending called Hot Gimmick S*
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Drama/Harem
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary: Hatsumi just wants to have a nice life, without Ryoki, her childhood bully. Meanwhile, Ryoki is the son of a wealthy business man who practically owns the apartment buildings him and Hatsumi live in. He knows he has power, and he uses it. Ryoki, a student who is almost the smartest in japan is thinking about what all guys his age are; Sex. Being a virgin, Ryoki will do anything to have sex. Unfortunately after running into Ryoki after years, Hatsumi suddenly finds herself blackmailed into being Ryoki’s slave…and he’s got sex on the brain. What’s a girl to do?

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Charming Junkie

Name: Charming Junkie {Nosatsu Junkie}
Mangaka: Ryoko Fukuyama

Volumes: 16 (Complete)
Licensed: Up to Volume 6 (Abandoned)
Scanlations: V.15 Ch.80
Scanlator: Three different scanlators
Type: Manga
Genre: Romance/Comedy/Fashion/Crossdressing
Age Group: Everyone

Summary: Naka is convinced she should become a model due to her slim and tall stature. Unfortunately when she gets nervous she looks down right frightening. Naka accidentally finds a friend in Umi, who is the most popular model at the moment. Oh and this female model Umi? Is secretly a boy that attends Naka’s school! To make sure Naka doesn’t spill the beans the two become quite close, maybe even more then friends?

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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The One

Name: The One
Mangaka: Nicky Lee

Volumes: 18 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.18 Ch.110
Scanlator: Mellylemon
Type: Manwha
Genre: Romance/Drama/Fashion
Age Group: Teen

Summary: Cane Lele is determined to avoid being a model like her deceased parents, until she falls head over heals for an American model named Angus. Lele finally signs a contract with her aunt who owns a popular modeling agency. Lele faces the many struggles of a rough industry, and also finds love on the way?

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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