Today the long-awaited premiere of the anime adaptation of the manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi no Ko. The anticipation comes not only from the widespread popularity of the original work, but also from the collaboration of two well-known authors in the industry: Akasaka as author of Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Yokoyari as the author of Kuzu no Honkai.
The anime adaptation is carried out by the studios. Doga Kobowhile Oshi no Ko is a seinen demographics story that chronicles what goes on behind the scenes within the artist industry in Japan, not just idols, but also young actors and even managers. In addition to an unsolved mystery, the work presents a variety of characters that have managed to earn the well-deserved attention among viewers.
Another aspect of interest was the fact that this adaptation debuted with a 90-minute episode. (including commercials), something that also reduces the number of episodes to just eleven (When counting the first as triple, in theory it would be thirteen episodes). The decision is understood for the readers of the manga, since this first episode has to serve as a presentation of the story and to keep viewers waiting for the next one, something that could only be achieved by reaching a “certain key moment” in the manga. first episode.
Of course, this long-awaited premiere did not go unnoticed by the members of the production, who shared a variety of illustrations to celebrate the broadcast of the first episode:
- Kanna Hirayamaanimation direction and character design:
- Butterflyanimation production and participation in the animated music video.
- “@Animation2204“, animation production.
- Nomoanimation production.
- Yokoyamaanimation production.
Sinopsis de Oshi no Ko
16-year-old Ai Hoshino is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans. She is the personification of purity, but all that glitters is not 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 is beyond taken aback. Gorou promises him a safe delivery, but little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his untimely 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 show business is full of thorns, and that talent doesn’t always breed success. Will he be able to protect the beloved idol’s smile from him?
Fuente: Oricon News
(c)Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha/[My Favorite Child]Production Committee