Audience reviews
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toxicgreen777
Just like the milkshake that brought all the boys to the yard, the second season of Oshi No Ko brings all of the fans back with an even THICKER (like a milkshake) plot. The first season of Oshi No Ko was basically the setup to a massive murder-mystery revenge plot. The second season did an amazing job expanding upon the first, with more and more being revealed in mind-exploding fashion.
Everything is just as amazing as the first season. The animation is still superb, the characters are still fascinating, and the plot is still gripping. The opening and ending songs were really good, but didn't have the same impact as the first seasons. Then again, how exactly do you compete the the #1 most watched anime opening of all time (Idol)? The suspenseful scenes are turned up to 11, as Aqua develop…
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First and very important, this season remains to be an animation delight through and through. It really is fun to just experience the show with a lot of its vivid imagery and colorful presentation, both in dark and happy moments.
It is also strongly inspirational, built from genuine flaws from the character cast. Much of the scenes and acts may not be wholly formative for individual persons, but they are very compelling pieces of storytelling for a theme, a conflict, or a resolution. There is beauty if the fleeting aspect of playing out a theatre act or being left behind, and the season highlights these aspects very well. I was moved in multiple occasions, and that is certainly more difficult to pull off in a consistent manner.
I feel the immense pressure for upholding a cultural setup t…
Read at the sourceConnoisseur5910
Well, Overall, I find this Season an even stronger Seinen Masterpiece than Season 1. This season is darker, heavier, and far more psychologically intense — the kind of anime that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go even after the credits roll.
I just finished Season 2 and holy shit… it completely blew me away. This season is straight-up better and way more intense than the first. I binged the entire thing in one sitting, and right now I’m too wired to sleep — I’m starting Season 3 immediately. My mind is still racing.
The **Tokyo Blade** theater arc was an absolute masterpiece. That high-stakes action theater concept is genius — I would drop everything and travel to watch a real-life performance like that. The raw intensity of the rehearsals, the brutal clash of acting styles, an…
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Since I started watching Oshi no Ko, I immediately loved the story, despite how uneven it can become regarding the tone. On the one hand, you have Aqua trying to get revenge on the man who murdered his mother, and on the other hand, you have the ups and downs of acting and idols, full of teenage drama and kawaii moments. It's really difficult to balance those two vastly different scenarios, but fortunately this season delivers both.
Moreover, I loved the process of adapting the manga into a 2.5D theater, and the intricacies of it. I learned a lot about how writing and the industry in general works. Very informative in that regard.
Additionally, I really like how smooth and beautiful the animation is. The technical aspects of the show are top-notch, and you can observe the attention to de…
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This season feels like they used a ridiculous hook to trick you into watching peak.
The introduction of the 2.5D theater medium really makes you feel like you're missing something in your life. The character arcs of each character was very satisfying and fun to watch, they were all made to be understandable even if not relatable. Yet it never felt boring: it was the right amount of exposition. Finally, the closing OST always went hard when it mattered, and left me feeling inspired.
The art style is great. The way they use the eyes to condense a lot of information that possibly cannot be expressed in a video anime is great.
This season also has less of undesirable tropes than the first season, as its centered less on the MC and spread out across all the interesting characters,
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I feel like this is a case where all the secondary characters and their storylines are much more interesting than the protagonist. I love this series when it's not about finding the killer. Besides, I'm amazed by many characters we never hear from again, like half the cast of the play.
Aqua strikes me as a very boring protagonist who just gets in the way of what actually likes of Oshi no ko. However, all the other characters and the overall direction will keep me here until the end.
Even so, I hope that whole killer plot takes a more unpredictable and justified turn because I really want to enjoy this story in its entirety and not just in parts.
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The fist half of the show was boring, they were just doing theater stuff and it felt like they're advertising and trying to "teach" viewers about all the "hard work" that's there behind the scenes of a theatrical performance, and that's not something I would be interested in personally.
It had its moments, though, we could see a character trying to play detective and finding about some of the secrets that made this show interesting for me, and there was a emotional part that I found touching, when Aqua remembered her mother's death.
And, for the second half, this is where the show got interesting. They just threw some more secrets in front of us that made it more unpredictable, so now I'm all curious to find out about what's going to happen next, and I can't wait to find out about what's b…
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This season felt like a transitional season for me. It started slow, but then unexpected reveals happened from in the middle till the end. Despite expecting some of the plot twists, I still loved watching them. I can’t wait to see how they wrap this up with upcoming season or seasons, since they set the tone for it during the end of this season. I enjoyed the growth of the characters and the story flow. Each of them with their struggles and working hard to overcome them. The rivalry done in a healthy manner where they push each other to be their best versions of themselves
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I enjoyed the well-paced and tightly told first season, which balanced providing a lot of small, digestible details while maintaining consistently engaging storytelling. It handled emotional moments well, offered compelling mini-arcs, and had a cast I enjoyed watching. The second season doesn't quite reach the emotional or narrative heights of the first season, but still provides something fresh with its massive theater arc and by furthering character relationships.
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Season 2 spends most of its runtime focusing on Aqua's acting career and a theatrical stage adaptation for a manga series, making Ruby's involvement in the story less prevalent for a lot of it. The show goes quite deep into inner thoughts of all actors on set, and also spends a lot of time showcasing how the writing sta…
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Entire anime is anime does an excellent job into giving us a glimpse into the entertainment industry in Japan. The show reminded me of the classic anime Perfect Blue by Satoshi Kon. Opening and ending credits are good and I think it even got even better in Season 2. Season One was soo good... but I was more surprised to find out season 2 was even better! Season 2 had some stunning animations.
But I am getting a bit worried that by the end of season 2 there is hint its including supernatural phenomenon again. I was OK with supernatural act of the 1st episode but I really don't want any more of the supernatural stuff in the anime, as its doing so good at dissecting the entertainment industry. I think adding more supernatural stuff will dilute the tone of the anime what it has accomplished.
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We didn’t have to wait long for second season of one of the most anticipated drama anime in recent years. After a great success of first season, Oshi no ko season 2 was bound to happen. Hell, it was announced right after first season ended. After great introduction to the series, there was a lot of expectations for this anim. The suspense, uncovering the dark side of entertainment industry. A lot of people were finally satisfied in getting a good and deep drama with interesting characters and exciting twists and turns. So, lets dive deeper int Oshi no Ko Season 2.
Just a heads up, there will be major spoilers from season 1, so if you didn’t watch the first season for some reason, don’t watch this review. You have been warned. So, to recap the story. Anime follows a doctor and a little gi…
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Pretty but you can’t take seriously the gamification of acting. Also the scenes are frequently played in a non-chronological order, so there are no set ups and pay-offs, it’s all gathered in one thematic sequence. It leads to some very bizzare choices, like playing out the ending of the play several times, sometimes with the actors already with removed characterization and sometimes still in costumes etc. It doesn’t feel intentional. It just seems lazy for storyboard artists to do character-focused storytelling and jump around the timeline to drive the point home, but avoid most of the build up or subtle exposition. I guess it’s a choice and some may like it. I think I preferred the first season.
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Story (6):
Honestly, the previous season was better because the objective was still visible to find out who destroyed Aqua and Ruby's lives. And in this season, the objective of that seems to fade except in the last 4 episodes, it just started to return to the initial objective of what Aqua's purpose in life was after the tragedy she faced. And in this season, they do present a story as an artist, singer, basically the world of influencers. However, it is not balanced with the oshi no ko genre which has mystery or thriller, so I think the mystery and thriller in season 2 are lacking, only appearing in the last few episodes
Characters (7):
The characters here are also the same as in season 1, there are new characters and they are also good enough to express the character's nature in this s…
Read at the sourceElizatonne78
"Another high-quality season for Oshi no Ko, once again." An anime that keeps rising in my esteem. Each episode, each arc draws me deeper into this universe, both fascinating and unsettling. The author has truly created an exceptional work, skillfully blending deep themes around the world of audiovisual entertainment, while building a deliciously intricate plot full of twists and turns.
What I particularly love about Oshi no Ko is the psychological depth it explores. The dark side of the entertainment industry is shown without filters, with impressive writing finesse. The characters aren't mere caricatures: they are human, complex, sometimes lost, sometimes brilliant, but always profoundly real. It's this ability to delve into human nature — to explore flaws, ambitions, and disillusionmen…
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best part of season 2 was the end credits song
Hitsujibungaku - Burning
just watch the first season and walk away. the second season will bore you to death with the artist's meta mid-life crisis permeating into the story. from what i've read, the contents of the third season will kill what's left of any love you have left for the characters.
the second season is bogged down with overly wordy origin stories for every side character. the whole thing seemed like the artist was trying to work out some of their own life issues and created filler content in the meantime.
apparently i need to write more to fulfill some arbitrary word count... dumb
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Really enjoyed the first season, but the sequel did not capture the same dark intensity I appreciated about the show until the last 3 episodes. The first third had an interesting concept which dragged into and throughout middle segment and felt like a completely different show to what I remembered waiting for. They brought it back to the main story at the very end, but a lot of the first half could’ve been wrapped up into a few episodes — without spoiling, I guess it was interesting to invest in the industry the show is built around and explore the branches of the entertainment scene. But it wasn’t the show I signed up for. I am in this for the murder mystery.
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The second season of Oshi no Ko takes an even deeper dive into the entertainment industry, but this time focuses more on the many responsibilities and challenges that go into making a large-scale production rather than the darker undertones within. Some interesting aspects include the depth of consideration when adapting an original work, creating solutions to technical and physical limitations, and engaging in emotional and improvisational acting. What impressed me the most was the author taking the risk of giving many side characters the spotlight. This all takes place while maintaining good pacing, creating interesting character developments, and incorporating the focal point of the narrative.
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NOTE: This review is of both S1 and S2. Honestly, this anime was much of a surprise. I got into it because I loved the opening of S1 and then it hit me right in the feels with the artistic themes and Arima Kana's character, really showing how one sacrifices the sanctity of their art to continue to do art, and how it comes back. The mystery also kept me engaged, without it feeling too distracting from the artistic themes and it was integrated nicely into the plot, ending in a deeeeeeep cliff-hanger. I liked season 2 much more as it explored how Arima Kana views acting and how it evolves as she struggles to survive in the industry and the struggle between the magaka and stage adaption was very intriguing. Imma now read the manga to finish the story cuz I can't be left hanging like this 😭. I…
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I was not super crazy about season 1 of Oshi no Ko, but I think this season has laid out more groundwork that gives a better idea as to where this story is going, and I liked it more than season 1. This anime does a really awesome job showcasing acting as both a job and a craft - we get to see some of the nitty-gritty on how theater works (like the conflict with the scriptwriter and mangaka was super interesting); but Oshi No Ko also drops some insight into the mind of an actor; how they think and prepare, their struggles, and has a lot of creative visuals that illustrate what it's like to be "in the zone" on stage. The first half of this season is the highlight to me. Like last season, I think Aqua's acting career is a lot more interesting than Ruby's, even if his character is a bit too e…
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This is what happens when an artist self-inserts about being an artist. Even worse this is a self-fellationary product placement ad for a Japanese theater.
The writing tells the audience what to think about everything through braindead dialogue: "This is cool" "This acting is amazing" "this person is the greatest star ever" it will spend every moment dialogue-dumping exposition for the audience to tell you their feelings and motivations, and literally narrating what is being shown, on top of telling you what to think about everything. It is shamefully braindead. Rather than actually make a good show it just has characters tell you "this is the best thing ever" about a play that is the most boring unoriginal shonen-action slop ever. The play also doubles as boring self-inserts for each cha…
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