It's no secret to any otaku that a good anime adaptation can significantly boost manga sales, as happened with Oshi no Ko HIDIVE 's new anime became one of the biggest releases of this winter season. The manga Oshi no Ko also benefited from this success, setting a new sales record.
Oshi no Ko – Anime's success boosts manga sales
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Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka and Yokoyari Mengo has reached 7,000,000 copies in circulation with 11 volumes as stated in Weekly Young Jump Issue #24.
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Publisher Shueisha confirmed this week that the manga Oshi no Ko has sold over 7 million copies to date. This sales figure is a major record for the manga, and it's thanks to the anime adaptation, which has attracted worldwide attention, including in Brazil, despite HIDIVE no longer being available there.
Synopsis:
The story follows a doctor named Gorou , a fan of a 16-year-old idol Ai Hoshino . But one day, Hoshino shows up at his office, claiming she's pregnant with twins, and her manager tells her to abort the babies. But the idol doesn't want to abort; she wants to have both children. Gorou promises her a safe delivery. Little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure will result in his premature death, or so he thought. However, upon opening his eyes in his beloved idol's arms, Gorou discovers he's been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, 's newborn son ! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that the world of showbiz is full of controversies, where talent doesn't always bring success.
Therefore, Akasaka and Yokoyari started the manga in Shueisha 's Salto Jovem in 2020. In addition, the publisher published the sixth volume of the compiled book in November 2021.
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