by The anime “Oshi no Ko” uniquely blends a sparkling idol story and a murky revenge story. This distinctive combination sets it apart from other anime, making it a must-watch for fans of both genres. What is the clue to the death of “legendary idol” Hoshino Ai (CV: Rie Takahashi) that Aqua (CV: Takeo Otsuka) spent a considerable amount of time finding? This is one of the many intriguing questions that the anime poses.
“Oshi no Ko” is a popular manga serialized in “Weekly Young Jump” by manga artists Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari. The story begins when Goro, an obstetrician and gynecologist, is reincarnated as the son of his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino. The anime’s second season is scheduled to air in July 2024, and a live-action adaptation has already been decided.
Goro, an obstetrician and gynecologist, was reincarnated and became Ai’s son, Aqua. More than ten years have passed since Ai’s death, and Aqua’s purpose in entering the entertainment world is to “find the culprit who killed his mother.” The old cell phone that Ai left behind was password-protected, and Aqua spent four years working on the correct answer, 45510, even though she didn’t know how many digits the password had.
Many viewers must have been shocked by Aqua’s tenacity depicted in the third episode of the anime. Furthermore, the novel’s title, written by the original author, Aka Akasaka, which was specially released to commemorate the broadcast of the TV anime, is “45510.” In the same novel, the meaning of this number is also revealed.
What exactly was Ai feeling and thinking? The truth behind her death and the question of “who is Ai,” depicted throughout the story, can be said to be one of the significant puzzle-solving elements in “Oshi no Ko.”
