Review of [Oshi No Ko]

Beautifully animated and drawn, characters with engaging personalities, and most importantly, original. This is how I'd define "Oshi No Ko". However, it is important to mention that it is far, and I mean very far, from being an actual masterpiece. At first, when we are introduced to Amemiya, I was, well, skeptical. Even though his character seems too serious to be realistic, the author finds a way out of this by making him idolize an underage girl? But sure. Even though it seemed romantic at first, we learn that it is pure fanatism (which is better than wanting to date a teenager). Still kind ofweird though. I get that it came from his patient that died of cancer, but, like his seriousness, too far off from reality. However, when you put these 'unrealistic' aspects aside, the show is great. I have never seen any anime like this.

Doga Kobo managed to show the power of animation. While Akasaka-sensei's manga is amazing, there are just some aspects that cannot be transmitted through black and white panels. From the colors to the coreography, and to the way they animate the characters themselves in their daily lives, the animation studio brought it all to the max. Which brings me to my next point: the characters.

A problem I find with most anime is that every character besides the protagonist is boring. No personality. No COLORS. But I love the use of colors in Oshi No Ko. They give each character even more of a personality, which by the way, is not lacking at all. There are characters I love, there are characters I hate, but I rarely found myself thinking "what is the point of this characters existence in the story?". That is what I most love about this anime. Anyways, I love Arima Kana.

What I believe, though, that makes this series so special is its originality. Getting to know the 'backstage' of digital media in Japan is so interesting. And it shows us everything. From idols, to streamers, to actors. Obviously, it has its problems, but I do not think that it is supposed to be 100% accurate. The plot needs to be different than your average idol anime. And it is. While, as I mentioned before, the reason for the obsession with Ai is not really believable, you kind of get used to it. You accept it. And when you do, the show's purpose starts to shine. I have already read the manga and I must say, it surprised me. I did not think the author would actually continue to make the plot progress so strictly towards the protagonist's objective. Anyway, this is all.

I do recommend this show to anyone who watches anime, or any kind of media really. Just be prepared to deal with unrealistic motivations. And rooting for side characters. I hate you Akane.