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Day in and day out, Kyouko Mogami works multiple jobs to support her childhood friend, Shoutarou "Shou" Fuwa, in his rise to stardom as an idol. She never complains about her way of life, as she is deeply infatuated with Shou and would go to the ends of the world for him. However, her heart is broken when she overhears Shou talk about how he views her as nothing more than a maid he cares little for. Angered over being used, Kyouko flies into a rage and swears to get revenge on her former crush by entering the world of showbiz to surpass him.
Joining the relentless and unforgiving entertainment industry proves to be a challenge, as she continuously meets people who force her out of her comfor...
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What makes Kyoko join the entertainment industry in Skip Beat?
Kyoko Mogami enters show business for revenge after learning that her childhood friend Shou Fuwa used her as unpaid support while chasing idol fame. Her anger sends her into LME's unusual Love Me Section, where she has to rebuild herself as a performer.
How many episodes are in the Skip Beat anime?
The Skip Beat! TV anime has 25 episodes and aired in 2008-2009. It adapts only an early portion of Yoshiki Nakamura's long-running manga, so the anime does not finish Kyoko's full career or romance arc.
Is Ren Tsuruga the main rival or love interest in Skip Beat?
Ren Tsuruga starts as a top actor who doubts Kyoko's revenge-driven motives, but he becomes one of the most important people in her acting growth. The story uses him as both professional standard and romantic tension.
Does Skip Beat have a second anime season?
No standard second TV season followed the 2008-2009 anime. Fans who want the continuation usually move to the manga, which goes far beyond the Love Me Section material adapted on TV.
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