We just wanted it to be about the dark side of the industry.
Episode 1 spoilers ahead!
Summary:
Some fans complain about Oshi no Ko being unfocused.
The anime is supposed to be about the problems within the entertainment industry, but it often goes on weird tangents.
The second season might fix the issues.
Oshi no Ko took the anime fandom by surprise with its insane first episode. It’s not often that we get episodes that are basically standalone movies, and the plot twist at its end shocked viewers (that weren’t already familiar with the manga).
The anime got a huge following after that — but some otaku feel that it doesn’t exactly work as well as it could.
The setup isn’t actually the problem
After Ai’s tragic death at the end of Episode 1, viewers are thrown into the life of Aquamarine — a son of Ai who is actually a reincarnated doctor who was a fan of hers in his previous life.
Similarly, his twin sister Ruby is also a reincarnation. While some might find the setup somewhat contrived, it actually works — however, the anime still has problems.
The anime has virtually everything
Some fans feel like the series tries to do too many things at once. While the common consensus is that the anime mostly serves as an inside look at the entertainment industry, exploring its darker aspects, it doesn’t always come off as that. In fact, sometimes it feels like the exact opposite.
But it’s not even the only thing that Oshi no Ko is about. It’s also Aqua’s revenge story — a genre that many viewers don’t really enjoy. This led to him being criticized for being too edgy and focused on one goal alone.
Moreover, the anime often leans into generic teenage romantic comedy, with the idol-related things happening in the background. This especially was an element that many viewers found out of place — it’s definitely weird, especially considering the protagonist is essentially a middle-aged man.
Some also mentioned that the anime doesn’t really bother explaining the reincarnation part. While that’s true, it doesn’t really matter — it’s just there for the setup and can easily be handwaved as magic. Still, this is another thing that the anime didn’t spend enough time on.
This somewhat hurts the anime
Ultimately, Oshi no Ko is definitely entertaining, but being a mix of multiple genres sometimes hurts it more than it helps. Not spending enough time on its main theme doesn’t do it any favors, of course — fans feel that the anime would’ve been better if it focused on the problems within the industry alone.
It feels like doing everything at once doesn’t really work — at least within one cour. The second season might fix the issues, but we don’t even know the date for it yet.
We just wanted it to be about the dark side of the industry.
Episode 1 spoilers ahead!
Summary:
Some fans complain about Oshi no Ko being unfocused.
The anime is supposed to be about the problems within the entertainment industry, but it often goes on weird tangents.
The second season might fix the issues.
Oshi no Ko took the anime fandom by surprise with its insane first episode. It’s not often that we get episodes that are basically standalone movies, and the plot twist at its end shocked viewers (that weren’t already familiar with the manga).
The anime got a huge following after that — but some otaku feel that it doesn’t exactly work as well as it could.
The setup isn’t actually the problem
After Ai’s tragic death at the end of Episode 1, viewers are thrown into the life of Aquamarine — a son of Ai who is actually a reincarnated doctor who was a fan of hers in his previous life.
Similarly, his twin sister Ruby is also a reincarnation. While some might find the setup somewhat contrived, it actually works — however, the anime still has problems.
The anime has virtually everything
Some fans feel like the series tries to do too many things at once. While the common consensus is that the anime mostly serves as an inside look at the entertainment industry, exploring its darker aspects, it doesn’t always come off as that. In fact, sometimes it feels like the exact opposite.
But it’s not even the only thing that Oshi no Ko is about. It’s also Aqua’s revenge story — a genre that many viewers don’t really enjoy. This led to him being criticized for being too edgy and focused on one goal alone.
Moreover, the anime often leans into generic teenage romantic comedy, with the idol-related things happening in the background. This especially was an element that many viewers found out of place — it’s definitely weird, especially considering the protagonist is essentially a middle-aged man.
Some also mentioned that the anime doesn’t really bother explaining the reincarnation part. While that’s true, it doesn’t really matter — it’s just there for the setup and can easily be handwaved as magic. Still, this is another thing that the anime didn’t spend enough time on.
This somewhat hurts the anime
Ultimately, Oshi no Ko is definitely entertaining, but being a mix of multiple genres sometimes hurts it more than it helps. Not spending enough time on its main theme doesn’t do it any favors, of course — fans feel that the anime would’ve been better if it focused on the problems within the industry alone.
It feels like doing everything at once doesn’t really work — at least within one cour. The second season might fix the issues, but we don’t even know the date for it yet.
