It was originally published as a one-shot in March 2023, before beginning serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine in January 2024.

The series follows Sumire Tōjō, a 31-year-old former idol who lives alone after leaving the entertainment industry.

When her cousin Yūsei encourages her to become a doujin idol and sell a self-published photobook, she is initially hesitant.

Heisei Haizanhei Sumire-chan is written and illustrated by Satomi U.

It was originally published as a one-shot in March 2023,[2] before beginning serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine in January 2024.