The production team of the hit spring anime Oshi no Ko admitted that they loved the series before they had a chance to make it.
According to an interview hosted by Ani Trendz, most of the Oshi no Ko crew had been fans of the music-centric series before starting the adaptation with Studio Doga Kobo. Ciao Nekatomi, the show’s assistant director, stated, “For most of us, we already knew about it,” when asked about the crew’s knowledge of the manga prior to production. She added, “Because of its incredible sales, there aren’t many people who don’t know about it, or so it seems to me.”
The assistant director of Oshi no Ko is a longtime reader
Nekatomi also discussed what drew her to the series and what made her want to do it. She talked about her passion for “work manga,” which led her to read Oshi no Ko long before the adaptation was made. Nekatomi said: “I have been reading Oshi no Ko for a long time and was really encouraged by it, “Because I have always enjoyed it, I felt like starting to write.” She then expressed her joy and surprise after the producer, Kobayashi, offered her a role in the project.
Oshi no Ko, written by Kaguya-Sama: Love is War creator Aka Akasaka who recently released a short story behind the anime’s opening theme song, is a modern fantasy series focused on into the entertainment industry in Japan. It is about a gynecologist who is reincarnated as the child of an Idol he adores named Ai Hoshino, along with a former patient of his who is also reincarnated as his sister. The pair work hard under new identities as Aquamarine and Ruby Hoshino to support their mother’s career.
The Doga Kobo adaptation has enjoyed tremendous success in its short run, bringing the series to the top of My Anime List’s best anime list of all time in its first volume. Since then, it has remained one of the most viewed shows in the spring lineup, with many citing its bright visuals, dark themes, and scathing reviews of the Idol industry as the main reason. make it famous.
The next episode of the anime will be available to watch on May 3, 2023, on HIDIVE. You can find out the release time of Oshi no Ko Episode 4 in your region here.
Source: Nor Trendz