![]() It’s a novel idea and works well to add more layers to ’s growing mysteries. cleverly uses single-page interviews with in-universe managers, directors, and actors to highlight different parts of the industry-and also provide other views on Aqua, Ruby, and their mother. From revenue breakdowns to squabbling directors, shows how everything from pricing tickets to booking shows is carefully managed to maximize profits and ensure agencies are getting the most out of their talent. ’s dive into the world of show-biz is rather educational, especially for those of us with only a passing knowledge of the entertainment industry. ![]() No matter which direction the series goes in, Akasaka’s talent for crafting believable characters is on-point once more, and is surely only going to get better as continues. doesn’t have quite as many belly-aching laughs as Kaguya-sama, but the first volume is saddled with character and plot setup-so we’re hoping for more comedic moments in later volumes. Kaguya-sama: Love is War is easily one of the best comedy/drama manga of the last decade, chiefly thanks to Akasaka’s ability to bounce between light-hearted comedy and dark, thought-provoking moments. The twist leaves us with some mixed feelings, but it also propels our main characters forward and gives them solid reasons to pursue the entertainment industry as they grow up.ĬDJapan 1. Suffice it to say that, if you haven’t already heard about it, you’ll be completely shocked. Volume 1 ends on an explosive twist that we’ll leave unspoiled for now. From the very first page, is a heavy attack on the industry that takes children-often in their teens-and thrusts them into the spotlight for profit.Īkasaka and Yokoyari also examine the dark underside of fandom, and the expectations of mutual feelings that fans place on their idols-forcing idols to hide their true feelings, their romances, and even their own children. doesn’t hide its feelings about the entertainment industry. Thanks to their previous knowledge of the world, these two babies grow up as “wunderkind” children with their mother’s good looks and talent for acting and dancing. The majority of ’s first volume follows Aqua and Ruby as they watch their mother’s career take stumbling leaps toward stardom. Gorou’s newborn sister, “Ruby,” is also a reincarnated fan-Sarina, a young girl whom Gorou once looked after during his doctoral residency. On the day Hoshino goes into labor, Gorou is killed by a stalker intent on finding Ai-and subsequently finds himself reborn as “Aquamarine,” one of Ai’s twin children. Gorou works as an OB-GYN at a remote hospital and serves as Hoshino’s attending physician when she presents to his clinic twenty weeks pregnant with twins. Our main characters are Gorou Amemiya and Sarina Tenjouji-two fans of the 16-year-old idol, Ai Hoshino. Oshi no Ko is currently streaming digitally via Manga Plus (Shonen Jump App).Īt its heart, is a mystery thriller wrapped within a layer of charming comedy, although the first volume of serves as more of a prologue to the future volumes. There’s a lot to unpack about the nature of the industry, the expectations of fans, and the very real danger that idols face from strangers and studios alike. This story is dark, and definitely not for the faint of heart. After their mother’s shocking murder a few years later, both children grow up to pursue the entertainment industry for different reasons. When star idol Ai Hoshino becomes pregnant at sixteen, her children become the reincarnations of two of her fans. ![]() With that said, you probably have a decent idea of where Oshi no Ko is going. For the sake of our own readers, we’d like to flag Oshi no Ko’s triggers as teen pregnancy, attempted suicide, stalking, and generalized post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). An anime has been announced by Doga Kobo studios, and physical English volumes will soon be published by Yen Press.ĭiving deep into the psychological drama of the idol industry, Oshi no Ko really should come with some trigger warnings. SeriesĪce Attorney (Gyakuten Saiban: Sono Shinjitsu, Igi Ari!)Īce Attorney Season 2 (Gyakuten Saiban: Sono Shinjitsu, Igi Ari! Season 2)Īnime Roman, Animo Land, E-cho, Oh! Production, STEC, Studio Egg, Studio M.I.ĭ.C.II: Da Capo II & D.C.II S.S.A title that’s hot on everyone’s lips at the moment is Oshi no Ko, the next manga from the author of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai - Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen (Kaguya-Sama: Love is War!). This collection of settei has been scanned and shared by me, donated by amazing collectors, or in some cases also found online throughout the years. ![]() Settei or model sheets, are used as templates by animators in order to stay on model when drawing. ![]()
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