Warning! Contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode #9
Many cartoons are poor quality adaptations of their source material, but Oshi no KoAnime’s just proves that it’s better than the manga in a great scene. This is not surprising as the overall quality of anime has been astounding so far. But what makes this scene so special is that it does something the manga really can’t describe. The manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari is an incredible work of art well worth reading, but unfortunately for it, the anime’s unique strengths might better fit the story Oshi no Ko is trying to tell. try to tell.
In episode #9 of Oshi no Ko, the members of B Komachi are trying to decide who will be the center of the group. To solve this problem, Ruby and Mem decide who sings the best as the center and go to a Karaoke bar to find out who it is. Kana didn’t participate, saying she’s not a good singer, but at the bar, Ruby and Mem found an old music video of hers and watched it. While the manga only briefly shows Ruby and Mem’s reactions to it, the anime produces an entire music video, showcasing Kana’s vocals beautifully. In doing this, it greatly enhances the scene it is adjusting.
Oshi no Ko’s anime depicts music as manga can never
Of course, this is not the only improvement that anime has made to manga through a change in media. Turning the first season of Oshi no Ko into a full-length first episode makes Ai’s story and death more difficult. Given how much the manga focuses on acting, being able to hear its dialogue being acted out helps to elevate a certain story rhythm. The most notable example of this to date is Akane’s imitation of Ai, including voice actress Manaka Iwami’s excellent imitation of Rie Takahashi’s role of Ai. All of these moments have shown ways that anime can surpass manga and there will only be more opportunities to do this as the series goes on.
Arc is currently preparing B Komachi to take the stage at the Japan Idol Festival, which will be their first major concert. While the manga can’t show what this performance looks like, focusing instead on the characters’ thoughts, the anime is able to offer a fuller version of the moment, incorporating music and choreography to feel like a performance. real concert. As B Komachi continues their careers, there will be more opportunities for scenes like this where the anime can rise above the manga. Also, since Aqua will definitely be drawn more into the action world following her father’s footsteps, the anime will be able to really showcase his acting abilities as well as those of other characters like Akane. , who will only become more important after finding out Ai’s secret in Oshi no Ko.
Manga Oshi no Ko fans need to watch Anime
With the extremely high production quality and dedication to faithfully adapting the manga, it’s no surprise that Oshi no Ko’s anime has raised the bar for its source material. While Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari’s manga is great, there are some things it just can’t do that Studio Doga Kobo’s excellent anime can. Any fan of Oshi no KoManga who have not seen its anime adaptation need to do so to see scenes that anime can portray much better than manga.
Oshi no Ko Episode #9 available to stream on HiDive.
