**Height:** 158 cm (5'2")

Mana Nagase is a solo idol under Hoshimi Production. She is the older sister of [Kotono Nagase](https://anilist.co/character/153565/) and her image color is pink. She grew up in Hoshimi City and attended both Hoshimi Middle School and Hoshimi Private High School. She became an idol during her time as a high school student and performed at the school festivals while being a student.

Mana is an idol who makes everyone around her smile just by being there. She is one of those rare beings who have a star quality that is out of reach, but at the same time has an unpretentious friendliness. After her debut, she quickly gained popularity and became known as a "starry miracle". She is an idol with excellent singing and performance skills, and she has a remarkable passion for live performances.

Within Hoshimi Production, Mana is closest with [Haruko Saeki](https://anilist.co/character/153573/). When she first joined, Haruko was the oldest girl in the company and became like an older sister to Mana. They have been close since her debut.

After a successful audition, high school student Kotono Nagase and her best friend move into a dorm with eight other aspiring idols. They quickly realize it takes more than cute choreography and cute outfits to reach the top—it will take blood, sweat, and tears to advance in the idol-ranking VENUS program, where the top spot is held by superstar Mana Nagase…who happens to be Kotono’s older sister.
 (Source: Funimation)

**Height:** 157cm

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She was the daughter of singer [Seiko Matsuda](https://anilist.co/staff/110467).

After a successful audition, high school student Kotono Nagase and her best friend move into a dorm with eight other aspiring idols. They quickly realize it takes more than cute choreography and cute outfits to reach the top—it will take blood, sweat, and tears to advance in the idol-ranking VENUS program, where the top spot is held by superstar Mana Nagase…who happens to be Kotono’s older sister.
 (Source: Funimation)
 
Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.

Animated music video for the song First Step by Mana Nagase. 
 
Note: The song used in this music video was also used as an insert song for multiple episodes of the anime IDOLY PRIDE.