[Oshi no Ko]

Almost everything you see is not what it appears to be. It's just beyond our ability to see. In reality, there is a lot going on behind the scenes.

Behind the seemingly perfect beings known as "idols," which were made to please many people, are also people who are flawed.

Oshi no ko attempts to criticize and express the reality that lies behind the entertainment industry. while simultaneously having a main plot that drives the story.

Prologue:

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The protagonist, Gorou Amemiya, was killed under unexplained circumstances and later reincarnated as the child of an idol. He was later named Aqua, along with his twin sister, Ruby.

He is driven to pursue an ultimate goal as a result of an unexpected, tragic turn of events. Yet this pursuit has the potential to corrupt him.

With the main characters growing up in the environment exposed in the entertainment industry, the story's setting is frequently within that spectrum. which enables the presentation of both the positive and dark aspects of the entertainment business. The plot is also covered with sincerely mature subjects. This leaves a feeling of unease, yet it is willing to address it in an empathetic way. It really changed my perspective on entertainment after reading this.

The first 10 chapters of this manga are a roller coaster of events, so unless you have read the synopsis before beginning to read, it feels so random that you will have no idea what kind of story this manga is attempting to portray. To be honest, I found the premise absurd from the start; I thought it was pretty mid. but then it proves itself after reading the prologue. Nevertheless, I found the story compelling enough to keep me interested.

I can also observe that the story is riddled with elements of plot convenience. For example, being able to "reincarnate" somehow feels so odd for a storyline about "idols." Perhaps it was a plot tool intended purely to give the protagonist a "motive" for whatever the author intended to be the protagonist's goal. But it seems to have been poorly executed in some way. I haven't seen any information about why or what caused their reincarnation in the first place, up to this point. I guess the author let it and will leave it like that. but I don't think the viewers will mind the imperfections anyway. Perhaps it's still too early to make a proper judgment. Most people will definitely enjoy reading this manga. You'll be intrigued by the story's sense of mystery. as well as the charming, lovable characters that further the appeal of this manga.

The most appealing aspect of this manga is its art. The art style is ideally suited and succeeds in expressing the feeling this manga is attempting to convey. Let's just hope that the upcoming anime adaptation won't ruin this but rather improve the overall mood and atmosphere of this manga.

Overall, I really like this manga and would recommend it. It's worth the ride.