Review of [Oshi No Ko]

First of all, let me just say I feel like I should've given this anime a 10/10, and it certainly feels like a 10/10. So if you're wondering if you should watch this anime, the answer is YES OF FREAKING COURSE. One of the most amazing thing about this anime is the hype it recieved and that it actually lives up to the hype. It is really THAT good. So what makes Oshi no Ko so good? Well for starter, the story is quite unique. Okay, so yeah it is technically "isekai" or there are isekai elements, but it's such a small portion of the story thatto say it's an isekai is kind of insulting. It uses the basis of "reborn", but more the element of relationships between characters. I think that's pretty unique and I haven't seen anything like that before. That said, I wish they would've pursued these past relationship further, but I know the show is saving it for future episodes.

What makes the show amazing, much like other amazing show, are the characters. Everyone is unique and special. Add in the great dialogues and interaction and WHABAM- you have just something that you can't help but fall in love with. So let's talk about the two MC's. Aqua and Ruby. Aqua is the doctor who got reborn as Ai's kid. He is kind of the main MC and carries the show. He's very interesting, I'll say that. It's hard to pinpoint his motives. Like, he says what he wants to do, but you can tell it isn't that simple. I think as an MC, he is great. Ruby is also great, but she doesn't get as much screen time. She is also one of the reborn twins who comes from a tragic previous life backstory where she died of a terminal illness quite young. Can't help but root for her. The rest of the supporting cast are all very good as well. They really do a great job making Ai seem like a real idol. But the side character who stands out the most is Kana Arima. She is hilarious and such a good support character. They also did a good job with her character development in such a short season. I love her snotty and foul mouth.

So I talked about the plot, but there are stories within the stories with Oshi no Ko, all tying with the main plot of course. For most animes, the side stories are a snooze fest, but with Oshi No Ko- you will love them. You may even shed a tear like I did. It feels very real at times.

Also, I must point out that the animation is absolutely a 15/10!!!!!!!!! Good lord some of the scenes and drawings were absolutely stunning. Some of them I swear I haven't seen anything so beautiful in anime before.

So why didn't I give it a 10/10? Well like I said, I should have, but I did dock 1 point because although the show is great, it does take a suspension of disbelief. You might say no duhh, it's isekai. No, not that part. Sometimes I feel like the show kind of glosses over things that wouldn't make the plot move forward like it should. For example, Aqua and Ruby TALKS as INFANTS, and one adult in particular finds out. But for some reason, they never mention it again. Also, Ruby and Aqua don't talk about their past lives with each, despite loving each other as siblings very much. They also know both are isekai- you'd think they talk about it. The show has a BANGER intro, great middle story, but the ending was a little stale. Not bad- still enjoyable, but it didn't wasn't as hype as the beginning and middle is all I'm saying.

That said, please give this anime a chance. It really is amazing. I already cannot wait for season 2.