The following is a brief reference to suicide and self-harm. It also contains spoilers for Oshi no Ko Episode 6, “Egosurfing.”
Oshi no Ko’s popular opening theme song, “Idol,” will have an English version.
According to Anime Corner, the duo YOASOBI has revealed the English version of “Idol” will release on Friday, May 26. Posting in a message on Twitter, the pair wrote that they hope the English version will brings new attraction and will reach more people. The Japanese version was released on April 12th and has surpassed 108 million views since this article was published. “Idol” is currently the number one song on Spotify Japan and topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, as of May 17.
About the hit-making duo YOASOBI
Formed in 2019, YOASOBI consists of Vocaloid producer Ayase and singer-songwriter Ikura, where the two have released songs based on novels published on Monogotary.com. Their first song, “Yoru ni Kakeru” went viral during the COVID-19 pandemic and climbed to the top of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart five months after its release. The two sang the opening and ending theme songs for Beastars Season 2, titled “Kaibutsu” and “Yasashii Suisei” respectively. YOASOBI also sang the opening theme song “Shukufuku” for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, based on a story written by the anime creator. “Idol” is also based on the short story 45510 by Aka Akasaka.
As one of the most anticipated anime to premiere in spring, Oshi no Ko has become the anime with the highest viewership ratings with a dramatic first episode. The series scrutinizes the dark side of the idol industry, with its most recent episode, “Egosurfing,” delving into Akane’s brutal and brutal story after she fell victim to cyberbullying. . Since Oshi no Ko is often set in real-life events, many fans have noted that Episode 6 is similar to what happened to Hana Kimura, who committed suicide in December 2020 due to harassment. online puppets.
About Aka Akasaka’s Oshi no Ko
Written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, the dark psychological drama Oshi no Ko began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in April 2020. Gynecologist Gorou Amemiya received a surprise in the series. life as a gynecologist for his favorite idol Ai Hoshino. His life takes a big turn when a die-hard Ai fan kills him, and he is reincarnated as one of Ai’s twins Aqua. However, upon realizing her father may have had a hand in Ai’s murder, Aqua decides to embark on a dark path to avenge both Ai and his death. Doga Kobo adapted the manga into an anime, which premiered in April 2023. Queen Bee sang the ending theme song, “Mephisto”.
Oshi no Ko is available to stream exclusively on HIDIVE. Volume 7 released on May 24.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, get help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.
Source: Anime Corner, via Twitter