The writer of the Oshi no Ko , Aka Akasaka , has revealed what the true message is in his series regarding the dark side of the idol world. In an interview with Anime News Network , he says that the theme addressed in his manga serves to question the way that idols and show business talents are treated by the industry and fans.
Oshi no Ko – Creator reveals the reason for the manga to address the idol world
Aka Akasaka said in her interview many details about the creation process of Oshi no Ko, its characters, its plot and the pace of work with Mengo Yokoyari , the manga's illustrator. When he is asked about the theme of idols in his manga, the creator only says that he portrayed reality the way he sees it.
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“There was a case where a cast member was attacked by a fan who saw a photo of the first news release of a film. When this happened, the person seemed very harsh, but after we became friends, they confessed that they were very emotionally hurt. When I discovered this, I realized that talents hide their true colors because of their work and their fans who support them. With the spread of the internet, we live in a society where fans' voices are heard directly. I want people to know how young talents are being hurt, exploited and suffering. I think this work also questions how people should deal with and treat these talents. I think it's fair to say that when I wrote about reality, it naturally became darker.”
So it's clear that Akasaka did thorough research into the dark side of the idol world to develop the idea for his manga. Those interested can follow the full interview at this link .
Synopsis:
The story follows a doctor named Gorou , a fan of a 16-year-old “ Idol ” named Ai Hoshino . But one fine day Hoshino shows up at her office, however, saying she's pregnant with twins, and 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. However, upon 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. In addition, the publisher published the sixth volume of the compiled book in November 2021.
Anyway, what did you think of this darker and different point of view that Oshi no Ko brings about idols? Leave your comment below!
Source: ANN
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