It's not new that the Oshi no Ko anime and manga causes controversy around the world, however the twist this time, an image of a notice in the library of a children's center in Japan, went viral on social media.
Oshi no Ko – Mothers forbid their children to read the manga
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The published image shows a warning: Unfortunate news. We have received complaints about the presence of the manga “Oshi no Ko” in this center. The story appears to be designed for boys and girls of school age and above. We regret that we are unable to provide these books at this time .
The “Oshi no Ko” franchise became the center of attention due to the different reactions it generated in the community. The manga series, written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari , tells the story of a teen idol's reborn children and features complex, mature themes. Although it was very well received by the adult public, its presence in a library aimed at young children sparked debate.
Some argue that the content of “Oshi no Ko” is not suitable for school-age children, while others defend the series' inclusion and suggest that the decision is incoherent, as manga such as “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion” remain available in the same library.
One user expressed his opinion on this:
- Well, obviously you can't put a manga about a pregnant teenager in that place.” Another commented: “I don't think it's because of the content, I'm sure if you asked them to add Chainsaw Man to that library they would approve.
- I don't know if it's interesting for elementary school children, could they understand the story of Oshi no Ko? If they were high school students or older, they might like it more.
It is worth remembering that the manga's illustrator commented that the work is not for children. Check it out .
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.
Akasaka and Yokoyari began the manga in Shueisha 's in 2020. Volume 11 of the manga launched on March 17, 2023 in Japan.
Finally, what do you think of the debate about Mothers forbidding their children from reading the Oshi no Ko manga?
Source: Otakomu
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