"Oshi no Ko"
[Oshi No Ko]

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Started reading this today after reading Love is War, another one of his works. To start off, I honestly got mislead by the cover art and thought is was just going down the Shounen/Shoujo path; boy was I wrong... This story definitely has what I look for in most Manga.

1) Catches my attention
2) Leaves me on the edge of my seat
3) Has some sort emotional rollercoaster/a sense of realism
Lastly,
4) A clear story with a goal in mind (this isn't a must, but it definitely helps with most things I read)

Long story short; I definitely recommend reading this, it wont disappoint.

Story 5/10:

This is conflicting…the “main” storyline that was set up at chapter 1 was absolutely amazing, and had the potential to be one of the first 10/10 stories I give. And then… it got abandoned for the rest of the entire manga, with a sprinkle of dick tease here and there just to rub it in your face.

The majority of the story about the idol industry is honestly boring as hell, and if it weren’t for the first few chapters of brilliant setup, I would have dropped it in a flash. That said, I did speedread most of the chapters due to how uninteresting it ... was.

Art 7/10:
The art for Ai’s family were amazing, especially Ai. The way she is drawn, you can really emphasis with her fans feel why she was loved so much. Her cheerfulness and energy was fully showcased by the art. The siblings reminded me of Kagamine Rin and Len, so they were enjoyable in that respect. The other characters didn’t have any art that particularly caught the eye, but was good enough that the impressions left is: good.

Characters 6/10:

The only real point Aqua and Ruby got any development was when advancing the main plot, and during the idol parts, all their development feels fake and unappealing. The minor characters got tons of development during idol parts, but they are really not enticing enough for me to cheer them on and be engaged by their characters.

Enjoyment 5/10:

The manga had my absolutely hooked at the first part, then bored me to death whilst I held onto the faint hope that enjoyment will come back, and to the current latest chapter, no it has not. Idol mangas really aren’t enjoyable and any drama, training, or production feels unenjoyable to read. The characters make it slightly more bearable but this is defiantly not a manga I would recommend until maybe it is fully finished.

Oshi no Mid" is a terrible manga that I would strongly recommend avoiding. The storyline is incredibly boring and lacks any real depth or substance. The characters are poorly developed and lack any real likability or relatability. Furthermore, the manga promotes negative and harmful behaviors, such as murder, which is not appropriate for children or any responsible reader. Overall, "Oshi no Mid" is a poorly written and morally questionable manga that I would not waste my time reading, nor encourage anyone else to do so.
The manga contains mature themes, such as child abandonment, manipulation, and psychological abuse, which may be triggering or uncomfortable for some ... readers. Additionally, the story can be slow-paced and repetitive at times, which may not appeal to readers looking for fast-paced action or a more engaging plot. Ultimately, whether someone likes or dislikes "Oshi no Ko" depends on their personal preferences and sensitivity to mature content.
I would rather play watch against the wall then reading this abomination again.