I don't write any reviews for most of the content I read and watch, but AKB49: Renai Kinshi Jourei has struck me very deeply. It has provided me with a new perspective of not only the idol scene in general, but towards life as well. I'll try my best to not spoil the story.

This story's protaganist is Urayama Minoru, who cross dresses as Urayama Minori. This is a start of a exhilarating story that shows the pure, raw effort that idols put everyday to their craft. Humble beginnings, modesty, rivalry, courage, determination, and the most important of all - dedication towards fans and members is presented in dynamic art and exciting pacing.
The art style is quite similar to Bakuman.

I initially did not care much about Idols, and what they were. I did not understand the fan battlions that wore robes and waved light sticks to the beat. Love Live and IdolM@ster, they did not mean anything to me other than something mediocore. But that all changed once I saw this manga.

There are a total of 263 (1 side story episode) chapters in this masterpiece, with a few major arcs in between. The pacing is very fast, and each and every main character is given sufficient character development. Each and every episode keeps me on my heels as tension is always sky high.

As I write this review, I am currently on fire after completed reading this work. My thoughts are still jumbled as I try to slowly compress my excited feelings down. I highly recommend you to read this manga, even after AKB48's golden era has ended. URAYAMA MINORI! The fire never dies, as long as there are fans, who love that idol - it will never die. 10/10.