For anyone who has ever loved something a little too much — and couldn't be prouder of it.

 

Yu-Hsin has been a devoted fan of the obscure Viking metal band Ice Fire Vikings for over a decade, self-promoting, self-sustaining, and utterly alone in her obsession. No friends get it. No algorithm recommends it. Nobody around her has ever heard of her beloved band.

 

Then one day, a new-generation idol sits down right next to her in class and somehow ends up tumbling headfirst into the most niche fandom imaginable.

 

How I Turned an Idol into a Fanboy is a warm, hilarious comedy about the joys and struggles of being a die-hard fan, whether you're chasing sold-out merchandise, protecting your favorite niche anime from going mainstream, or desperately trying to find even one person who understands your obsession. Through a cast of vivid, lovable characters, author ARES captures the full spectrum of fan culture: the two-dimensional and the three-dimensional, the mega-popular and the gloriously obscure.

 

Originally a hit webcomic on CCC with over 130,000 reads and 20,000 recommendations, this print edition has been freshly re-formatted for a brand-new reading experience.

 

Size: 14.8 x 18.5 cm

1 Volume (on-going)