Underplayed Gems

Oshi no Ko (2023)

Oshi no Ko poster
Original title
【推しの子】
Directed by
Smith, Matsumoto Hana
Cast
Sakurai Kaito, Iwakawa Haru, Saito Asuka, Saito Nagisa, Saito Yuna, Hara Nanoka, Nagase Yuzuna, ano
Genre
drama anime and manga, supernatural anime and manga, Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural
Country
Japan
Length
4 seasons, 35 episodes
Rated
TV-14
Rating
8.3 of 10 from 336 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Twins are born to a famous pop idol. They navigate the entertainment industry from childhood to adulthood. The series explores the dark side of fame and the cost of chasing dreams.

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What happens

Oshi no Ko (【推しの子】) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Doga Kobo, based on the manga series Oshi no Ko written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It follows a doctor and his recently deceased patient who were reborn as twins to a famous Japanese pop idol, as they navigate the highs and lows of the country's entertainment industry while growing up together. The anime premiered in April 2023 with a feature-length first episode. As of 2026, the series has aired three television seasons. The series quickly gained critical and commercial success, with critics praising its storytelling, animation quality, thematic boldness, portrayal of idol culture, media exploitation, and parasocial relationships. It has won numerous awards, including Animation of the Year at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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