Phantom of the Idol

"Phantom of the Idol," also known as "Kami Kuzu Idol," is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Hijiki Isoflavone. It has been serialized in Ichijinsha's josei manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum since December 2017, with multiple tankōbon volumes published. The manga is licensed in North America by Kodansha USA. An anime television series adaptation by Studio Gokumi aired from July to September 2022. The story revolves around Yuya Niyodo, a member of the male idol group ZINGS, who is on the verge of being fired due to his lazy attitude. One day, he encounters the ghost of Asahi Mogami, a popular idol who died in a traffic accident a year prior. In order to continue her idol dreams, Asahi possesses Yuya, leading to a comedic and unusual idol career for the two. The anime's opening theme is "Let's Zing!" and the ending theme is "Kimikira," both performed by the musical unit ZINGS. An English dub of the series premiered on Hidive in November 2023. The work is popular among fans for its unique comedic elements and the ghost possession premise.