How Oshi no Ko Got Its Extra-Long Premiere
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The 【Oshi No Ko】 anime series was a breakout hit last year. The series smashed records at streaming service HIDIVE to become its “#1 series launch in the streamer’s history.” The anime’s opening song, “Idol,” by YOASOBIearned its own accolades, topping YouTube‘s global song chart and streamed over 400 million times before making a high-profile appearance on America’s Got Talent.
The anime series 【Oshi No Ko】 delves into the reality of Japan’s entertainment industry, following the teenage actor Aqua and his sister Ruby’s idol group after the murder of their mother, Ai, the center idol of the group B-Komachi. The twin siblings are both reincarnated; Aqua was formerly Ai’s gynecologist before her untimely death, and Ruby was a young girl who died of illness. Aqua becomes dedicated to solving the mystery of his mother’s death while navigating the world of entertainment.
We spoke with director Daisuke Hiramakiassistant director Ciao Nekotomyand producer Shimpei Yamashita about preparing for the series’ extra-long premiere, its depiction of the idol industry, and what fans can look forward to in season two.
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