Oshi no Ko has been one of the most popular anime to air this year, even crushing the giants of all time in the process. In fact, it might not be possible to find an anime fan who has at least heard of the series. At first glance, Oshi no Ko doesn’t seem like a typical popular anime series. In fact, many things are different about the series, especially the length of the first volume, which makes it an unexpected hit. Making the first episode as long as a movie is a gamble that has finally paid off, and the creators of the now popular anime have revealed why they decided to make the first episode so long.
The first episode of a documentary showing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Oshi no Ko was posted to the anime’s official YouTube channel in May. This volume follows the creative team as they write the series’ scripts and conceptualize the art. Although not very long, the episode still answered a lot of questions from fans. Most importantly, the staff explained that there was a heartwarming reason behind the length of Oshi no Ko’s massive first volume: the staff wanted to keep the original manga as much as possible.
The creators of Oshi no Ko made the first full-length episode out of respect for the manga.
The passion that the creative team behind this hit show shows is evident when watching the documentary. The episode revealed that many of the staff were fans of the manga prior to working on the anime adaptation, including producer Ryo Kobayashi and character artist Kanna Hirayama. Because the team consisted of fans of the original series who wanted to do justice to the story, no one wanted to cut out any scenes or make any changes. Instead, they take the time to faithfully recreate the story they all love in animated form despite the risk of making the first 90-minute episode.
While many other adaptations cut out scenes from the original or shorten them to fit the usual 30-minute length, the creators of Oshi no Ko have remained faithful to the manga and their dedication. paid off, making the first episode a huge hit and hugely popular. the series into a fan-favorite anime loved by fans around the world. With episodes still airing weekly on the burgeoning streaming platform HIDIVE, this passionate series is sure to wow fans with its unique depictions of the idol industry.
While no one would have expected Oshi no Ko to rise to the top of my Anime List, there’s no doubt that this anime has established itself as an iconic anime that will go down in history. And with this recent documentary, fans can rest assured that the series is well curated and that the creative team will do their best to make it happen. Oshi no Ko did not disappoint the fans’ expectations.
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