It is already April 12 in Japan, which means that it has been one year since the anime adaptation of the manga premiered in Japan.Oshi no Ko“. The anime about idols gained immediate popularity from its first episode. Fans praised its impeccable animation, unique story, and catchy soundtrack. The plot and characters are the main reasons why “Oshi no Ko” enjoys such success to date.
The series portrays the Japanese idol industry from a dark and often disturbing perspective, shedding light on the exploitation and abuse that can occur behind the scenes. The characters are complex and flawed, and the series isn’t afraid to explore their darker sides.
However, the plot is not the only reason why “Oshi no Ko” is so popular. The animation and music are also exceptional. The series has stunning visuals and a stunningly beautiful soundtrack. The voice acting is also top-notch, and the seiyus bring the characters to life in a nuanced and authentic way. The question of why “Oshi no Ko” is so popular cannot be answered simply, but we can only assume that its novelty is being appreciated by viewers.
To celebrate this first anniversary, the debut episode of the first season, titled “Oshi no Ko: Mother and Children”, will be released again in theaters in Japan on June 7. But that’s not all, before the premiere of the second season in June, the sequel will have an early release on June 30 in select theaters in Japan, with a special event that will include the participation of the voice cast. Additionally, more information about the second season will be revealed on May 26.
The first season premiered during the season in Japan and had a total of eleven episodes, while the platform HIDIVE is in charge of its distribution in the West. For its part, Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari They began publishing the manga in the magazine Weekly Young Jump from the publisher Shueisha in April 2020.
voice cast
- Takeo Ootsuka like Aqua Hoshino.
- Yurie Igoma like Ruby Hoshino.
- Megumi Han like Kana Arima.
- Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa.
- Rie Takahashi like Ai Hoshino.
- Rumi Ookubo like MEM-cho.
Production team
- Daisuke Hiramaki (Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!, Koisuru Asteroid, Selection Project) is in charge of project management in the studies Doga Kobo with the assistance of Saori Tachibana (Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san, Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi).
- Jin Tanaka (Tokyo Ghoul, Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha, Yesterday wo Utatte) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
- Kanna Hirayama (Kanojo, Okarishimasu, Selection Project) is in charge of character design and animation direction.
Synopsis of Oshi no Ko
16-year-old girl Ai Hoshino is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans. She is the personification of purity, but not all that glitters is gold… Gorou Honda is a gynecologist from a rural area and a big fan of Ai. So when the pregnant idol shows up at her hospital, he’s beyond baffled. Gorou promises him a safe delivery, but little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his premature death, or so he thought. Opening his eyes, Gorou finds himself in the lap of his beloved idol and discovers that he has been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai’s newborn son! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that the world of entertainment is full of thorns, and that talent does not always generate success. Can he protect the smile of his beloved idol from him?
Fountain: Comic Natalie
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