Apr 7, 2024
Oshi no ko is definitely a mixed bag. Although it’s art, characters and cinematography launch it above many other anime, it has some major flaws that just can not be covered up by the beautiful animation.
Firstly, I loved the art style. Everything was so fresh and colourful, and some of the stylised shots were breathtaking. The dancing scenes were spectacular, especially for the last episode. The character designs were super unique. Also, the music is all addictive and catchy. On the art and music front, it’s a 10/10.
However, there is one severe issue with the anime that can not be ignored: the fragmentation. This
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anime wants to be too many things at once, incorporate too many elements: one minute you’re watching an idol anime, then it becomes a slice of life, a critique of social media and a mystery. Trying to cram so many story threads, themes and characters leads to many things being ignored: such as Aqua’s main goal and the development of the group, which is squeezed into the last 2 episodes. However, the main victim of this was Ruby, who barely got any screen time. I left the show knowing the bare minimum about her. The show gave her no purpose- she may have started the group, but she plays a minimal role in it. I enjoyed her scenes with Kanna, but she needed more time, alone, or with her brother as teenagers. This problem left the show feeling fragmented and rushed.
Furthermore, I feel Aqua dragged the show down considerably. To be blunt, he’s boring. His quest for revenge is pretty irrelevant, and outside of that, he’s just a serious, intelligent guy. His perfect knowledge of what to do in every situation isn’t incredible; it makes the show boring and lowers the stakes.
Overall, I’m glad I watched this anime, but it has some serious issues. I hope the second season tackles them! I’m excited to see how the story develops 🩵💜🩷🎶🎤
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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