Title

Beauty Pop

Also known as: ビューティーポップ, Beauty Pop Stage 2

by Kiyoko Arai

Score from AniList: 76/100finished10 volumes57 chapters

Comedy Romance More like Beauty Pop

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Kiri's friend Kanako gives a present to one of the members of the Scissors Project. Her act of kindness is interpreted as a bribe to get a makeover, and they reject her out of hand for being too ugly. Kiri decides to help Kanako and give the boys a lesson in what true beauty is. (Source: VIZ Media) Included one-shots: Volume 2: Dream Come True Volume 3: Teen Drop Volume 7: Twisted Typhoon; I Want to Be a Prince Volume 10: Shampoo's Concern; Hysteric Heart; Daily Life in the Narumi Family

Chapters available: 57
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A sparkling shoujo comedy about a girl who wins a place in a high-stakes hair-and-beauty competition, where the glitter of the fashion world hides a sharper sense of ambition.

Pros

Bright, glossy fashion-world setting
Lively, ambitious heroine

Cons

The competition plot can feel formulaic
The romance is secondary to the contest

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Read the full take

Kiri's friend Kanako gives a present to one of the members of the Scissors Project. Her act of kindness is interpreted as a bribe, and the misunderstanding pulls Kiri into a world of styling and competition. That premise is bright and playful, and the series is built on a heroine who is quickly caught up in a glamorous, high-pressure contest.The strength is the glamour. The hair and fashion detail is lively and fun, and the competitive energy keeps the chapters moving. Kiri's ambition gives the story a sharp edge.The weaknesses are clear. The competition plot can feel formulaic, and the romance is secondary to the contest. Readers wanting a grounded story may find it glossy to a fault.Recommended for fans of bright shoujo about style and competition. Expect a sparkly, competitive ride.