A video recently went viral on the internet showing an altar dedicated to the character Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko made in the real world. This tribute was made by the anime fans themselves, who set up a small shrine on the streets of China.
Oshi no Ko – Fans make a real altar for Ai Hoshino on a street in China
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Ai Hoshino is one of the main characters in Oshi no Ko and she became extremely popular after the anime premiered. However, she dies in the first episode when she is stabbed by a fanatical stalker. Soon after her death, the anime shows thousands of people paying tribute to her, as she was an idol adored throughout Japan.
On the other hand, this video shows us that some real-life fans were also moved by Ai's death to the point of making a real shrine for her. On this altar, they placed a portrait of the character surrounded by drinks, food and various materials.
Synopsis:
The story follows a doctor named Gorou , a fan of a 16-year-old “Idol” named Ai Hoshino . 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. Then Gorou promises her a safe birth. Little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his untimely death, or so he thought. However, upon opening his eyes in his beloved idol's lap, 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.
Anyway, what do you think of the altar that Ai's fans made in her memory? Leave your comment below!
Source: Kudasai
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