The recent anime Oshi no Ko is being a phenomenon among otakus and especially with the absurd numbers at its premiere. HIDIVE platform reported through a press release that Oshi no Ko became the best debut in its entire history. As per the report, the series ranked first, both in views and in the number of new subscribers acquired ( i.e. new paying users ) during the first seven days after its premiere.
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All these results are not just for the spring-2023 season (April-June) , but for the entire history of the platform.
We eagerly await the release of 'Oshi no Ko' and are absolutely thrilled with the fan response during its first week,” said John Ledford , President of HIDIVE . He added: “Oshi no Ko” is a truly unique anime series and its success so far really illustrates how much the story and characters have resonated with fans. There is still a lot to see.
The series premiered on April 12 with a 90-minute episode and is confirmed to have a total of eleven episodes, while the HIDIVE is in charge of its distribution in the West.
Synopsis:
The story follows a doctor named Gorou , a fan of a 16-year-old “ Idol ” named Ai Hoshin . But one fine day Hoshino appears at her office, however, saying that she is pregnant with twins, but her manager tells her to abort the babies. But Idol doesn't want to have an abortion, she wants to have both children. Gorou promises her a safe birth. Little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his premature death or so he thought. Opening his eyes in the lap of his beloved idol, Gorou discovers that he has been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, the newborn son of Ai! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that the world of showbiz is full of controversy, where talent doesn't always bring success.
Therefore, Akasaka and Yokoyari started the manga in Shueisha 's Salto Jovem in 2020. Furthermore, the publisher published the sixth volume of the compiled book in November 2021.
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Source: HIDIVE
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