Oshi no Ko
Showbiz drama anime: a small-town doctor is pulled into the ruthless entertainment industry when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who is hiding a secret.
- Studio
- Doga Kobo
- Cast
- Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Rumi Okubo
- Episodes
- 11 across 3 seasons
- Watch on
- Crunchyroll · HIDIVE · Hulu
- Class
Sage
Watch the movie-length first episode and you're hooked. Then it turns on the entertainment industry, ugly parts and all.
Couch dad's notes
Watch the first episode, which runs as long as a movie, and you'll be hooked. Then you may realize this story isn't what you expected. It's more of a commentary on the state of the entertainment world: the ugly parts, without hesitation, with a dash of fantasy, a revenge story and slice of life. I'm a huge fan of this series, but I admit it's probably not for everyone.
Stat screen
The stat block
The score says how much I love it, the stats are here as an excuse to gamify the site. It may help you or confuse you. Either way, you're welcome.
Sage Thoughtful and deep, story first.
Impact8Impact. Spectacle, excitement, visuals, sound
Story9Story. Plot, originality, the ending
Cast9Cast. Performances, chemistry, characters
Depth8Depth. Themes and ideas
Pace6Pace. Moves well, never drags: slow to fast
Replay6Replay. Would you go back to it
A paragraph and a hexagon.
A paragraph and six numbers is where I left it. The hexagon fills in some of the gaps, the rest is waiting on my mood, or on Ava's token budget. Coffee improves both.
Ava: Between the paragraph and the stats I could write this myself. Book me.