Tens of thousands of candidates for a handful of chosen ones... The Stars agency is known for the severity of its selection, but also for its ability to unearth the cinema stars of tomorrow. Behind the glitter and the spotlight, a fierce struggle for survival is playing out... It is in this ultra-competitive climate that young Kei tries her luck, driven by the need to find a livelihood to feed her brothers and sisters.
When Sumiji Kuroyama, a director as brilliant as he is unknown, discovers the high school student during a casting call, it's love at first sight: this Kei Yonagi is a real gem! She doesn't play, she becomes her character. He knows it, this double-edged technique can lead to glory or madness... Despite everything, he takes the teenager under his wing to polish this rough diamond and reveal its brilliance. From sets to auditions, Kei begins to learn the tough profession of actress!
Look no further, the new star is here! Through the originality of its theme and the strength of its characters, Act-age brilliantly renews the shonen genre. Intriguing and powerful, like its fascinating heroine, the latest addition to Shonen Jump has not finished making people talk about it!