Audience reviews
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Bozworth
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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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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Oshi no Ko’s 2nd Season is incredibly deceptive, and it ultimately reinforces my opinion that its narrative is severely misguided. The 2.5D stage play arc exemplifies the series’ strengths, exploring the most compelling motifs the show has to offer, and the revolving character drama here should’ve always been the primary focus. Gathering an eclectic medley of actors and creators to collectively work on a project provides the opportunity to examine how differing inputs affect the production process, underscoring the importance of effective communication in such artistic avenues. Although some circumstances are slightly overblown, the theatricality on display is relatively favorable due to the arc’s nature. Contrasting characters are paired and made to face each other throughout the rehearsa…
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I think this season was much better. The first few episodes were great; the setting of the entertainment industry was explored very well, besides a few oversimplifications, and I could really grasp the potential of Oshi no Ko. The pacing was good for the most part, and the production was decent. Also some of the drama was great.
That being said, the dialogue and most of the characters are not great. I think Akane is the only character of the main cast that I find believable and enjoyable to watch; the others are too cartoonish and annoying.
The plot isn't great neither, it is frequently dumb. In particular, I dislike how the characters act so competitive towards each other during the play, I don't think it's believable, nor does it make a good story. It appears like the show is trying to…
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To say this blew me out of the water would be an understatement. This season does everything the first did wrong and, not only does it right, perfects it down to a tee. It’s daring in every way, experimenting with its perception, what studio is out here making gambles like this.
The first nine episodes are practically a meta-documentary on the making of an adaption, with all the fine details you could ever ask for. The only way you can get more meta is by turning the page on the animators themselves. Needless to say, not only does it pay off in some of the most intriguing character development no one could’ve expected from the relatively lackluster first season, but it blows everything off the stage right towards us in the crowd.
Characters who weren’t even thought about in the past se…
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It is impossible to appreciate a work of art without knowing what the artist was trying to accomplish, which in the case of a work of fiction is broadly described by its genre. Romantic comedy does not serve the purposes of science fiction, for instance, and to watch 'My Dress-Up Darling' expecting it to explore the consequences of scientific advancement would be like buying a toothbrush and expecting it to peel oranges.
Notice how easy it is, in that example, to identify the genre: it's clear in the first ten minutes of the show — which is normal. It's not science fiction, so it doesn't put Marin on the moon; it's not a mystery, so it doesn't put her at the scene of a crime.
I bring this up because 'Oshi no Ko' has made it singularly difficult to understand what the artist was trying to…
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The Good:
- Art direction is spectacular with many experiments that elevate the show to another level
- Cinematic frame compositions are on top of the medium
- Beautiful Character development of main and supporting roles exposing full range of emotions within the characters
- Opening and Ending (especially ending) OST just fits exceptionally well (love that guitar in the end <3)
- Great presentation of showbusiness with all its merits. Good and bad.
- Unexpected plot twists that push the narrative further and keeping the viewer engaged
The Bad:
- First episodes are exposition heavy
- Perplexed ending that doesn't feel well directed. Too many important plot points take place in the last episode.
The Ugly:
- nil
Conclusion:
2nd Season of Oshi No Ko is a great follow up after first one.…
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Oshi no Ko: Season 2 – The "Wait, What Happened to the Plot?" Edition
Stunning visuals? Check. Character development? On point. The way they cleverly visualized the characters' mental gymnastics and emotional breakdowns? Chef’s kiss. But oh boy, did the main plot vanish like a magician’s rabbit! Remember that little thing called "Who killed Hoshino Ai?" Yeah, they briefly glanced over that like it was an afterthought. The whole "murder mystery and revenge" angle? Poof! Gone. Instead, we got served with a buffet of side stories. Yawn.
Yes, the art style is memorable, and you can see the passion poured into the over-the-top creative sequences. The direction? Nice. Music? It’s there. And the animation? Well, let’s just say the wacky scenes were more of a rollercoaster ride than the actual p…
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Oshi No Ko is by far the best modern anime about the entertainment industry. You'll see a lot of happy faces and good/bad acting mixed with the dark sides the viewers don't usually see on screen.
While you get to experience a strong and solid build-up in season 1 things will slow down quite a bit for season 2 (or do they...?)
Judging season 2 by itself I have to give my personal experience which was mostly thinking about how much they talk things through to a point where I couldn't follow as much as wanted. You're slowly drifting away from the twins' story towards a fantasy land of Hollywood where your dreams come true only to wake up from that tiny bit of information needed to progress or have the next mental breakdown. When you jump up and down on your seat while tearing up from excitem…
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I really liked the first season minus the real life drama around it but this season.... I liked it but I am conflicted about it as well.
As the pessimistic person I am I will mainly talk about the conflicting parts for me and keep it as vague as possible to not spoil too much:
1. The 'naruto' type of filler epsiodes... It first started with the 'Here is a campfire! Let's make marshmellows! but lemme kill the fire and let's remake the campfire so you know how this came to be' type of first 4 episodes. (if you wondering where tf this comes from: my. brain.) In other words show you the ending, a conclussion something that you didn't see but can easily imagine came to be, but before the climax reaction to get GO ALL THE F- WAY BACK TO THIS SCENE AGAIN SO YOU KNOW FOR SURE WHAT YOU THOUGHT HA…
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This is a lovely second season and the only problem I have with it is that it ended, leaving me to wonder what will happen next.
The story continues where the first season left off, Akane, Aqua and Kana being cast for the Tokyo Blade musical. The way in which the story continues is different though, you're dropped straight into the rehearsals and preparation for the musical. Any form of revenge plot takes a back seat while the anime instead focusses on how the showbiz works, character flashbacks/backstories and acting - this was one of the most entertaining things I've ever had the pleasure to watch. After this part of the anime the main plot continues, you remember why Aqua joined the musical in the first place and Ruby can start doing idol stuff again now that Kana isn't acting all the…
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Absolute Cinema
In Oshi no Ko Season 2, the story deepens and retains its unique charm while continuing to explore themes of reincarnation, revenge, and the complexities of the entertainment industry. Although the core plot still revolves around the twins, Aqua and Ruby, their personal journeys evolve, delving into more mature and darker territory. The season introduces more mystery, especially around the death of their mother, Ai, and hints at further supernatural elements that enhance the drama.
Realism of Reactions:
The emotional responses of the characters are grounded in their past experiences. Aqua’s burdened demeanor and Ruby’s eventual emotional breakdown feel natural given the weight of their past traumas and the overwhelming situations they face in their current lives. This psyc…
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It speaks volumes about Oshi no Ko that the story arc that has by far the best character work, most engaging storytelling and least active problems with its writing also has the absolute least to do with its fundamentals. The Tokyo Blade storyline is the best its in-depth exploration of industry mechanics gets, Kana and Akane's dynamic gets explored with so much more depth, and even Aqua has some more interesting internal conflicts to deal with. Melt's highlight episode is even one of my strongest contenders for episode of the year. And once this arc ends it immediately goes back to being as shallow, pretentious and condescending as it was in season 1 like it never stopped. My highest praises I can sing for season 2 is that the first two thirds where it stops being Oshi no Ko are also by f…
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I do not think this holds a candle do Season 1. There, I said it.
If you liked season 1 you will probably enjoy this, but not as much. I got the feeling that the whole narrative did a 180. I don't mean to say it's bad, but for me specifically it's not ideal that it made such a great turn.
The base concept of swapping roles of the avenger between brother and sister is nice, but what is up ahead is only a season of ruby hunting someone and guess in season 4 they will band together.
I found the plot not that interesting, the impact of aqua and ruby in season 1 was great, now I feel that they were a bit side-lined in light of other characters, I would much more preffer seeing a sinister duo like Aqua and Akane. The best impact of this season was, when she told him *you kow what* I won't spo…
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Oshi no Ko season 2 massively builds upon the foundation set in its first season. The already amazing animation comes back stronger than ever, character arcs feel more integrated and deeper. The slightly odd aspects to the show have massively reduced screen time and previously sidelined concepts find themselves thoroughly explored. I debated a lot on rating but my feeling heading out of it is a 9/10, the greatest season to season improvement I’ve seen yet.
To start with the animation here is gorgeous, the previous season had made good use of light shadow and color but still had some generic looking scenes. In the second season every single shot is jam packed with color and emotion. If they cannot come up with something for a shot the frequent cut aways to amazing unique animation to expl…
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Note - This review does not contain spoilers of this season, but does contain spoilers of the previous one!
I love Oshi no Ko, but I feel like this season is a bit of a letdown compared to the last. What makes Oshi no Ko so different than the typical idol / showbiz anime is that it's anything but lighthearted. It has a strong dark side, about murder and vengeance.
The first season ended with Aqua joining a stage play for the sole purpose of identifying his father, who is presumably the person behind the killing of his mother Ai, as well as himself in his past life. This season picks up from there.
The main issue with this season is that the vast majority of it is the preparation for the stage play and the play itself, which really feels like an average showbiz anime, one of those that you'…
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Oshi no Ko season 2 might have started a little slow, but once it got going, we got episodes that were on par with if not better than anything in season 1. The Tokyo Blade Arc in the manga wasn’t my fave, but the love and attention to detail including anime original scenes that Doga Kobo added in the anime took it to a whole other level and over season 1’s story arc. It’s in this second season, which really feels more like a second cour of one continuous season, that we truly see the story of Oshi no Ko take shape. While the toxicity of the entertainment industry is certainly part of Oshi no Ko, it’s ultimately a revenge story and this season sees things begin to fall into place on that front. It’s a different experience from season 1 since it focuses on the play, characters’ internal stru…
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Season Two continues Oshi no Ko’s two-pronged approach to storytelling, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the Japanese entertainment industry while simultaneously serving up a long-form murder mystery. This season shifts its spotlight onto a fictional theater production, opening in media res with an unusually long static shot of the stage. It’s a fun scene as part of an anime adaptation of a real-world manga, which has an arc about adapting a fictional, in-universe manga into an in-universe stage play that you then get to experience as if you were part of the in-universe audience.
As fun as these meta-layers are, though, Oshi no Ko is more concerned with exploring the conflicting perspectives of its characters. Many of them are involved with the aforementioned stage play, and their at…
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We keep digging deeper into the entertainment industry with all its drama, issues and its dark secrets behind the scenes. While we try to figure out the truth behind Aqua’ and Ruby’s past and future.
In this season we first follow the Tokyo Blade arc, where Aqua stars in a theatrical show together with Akane and Kana. Where we later in the season then start to focus more on Ruby as the idol world is calling once again.
For the plot of the season it is mostly structured around one major arc and then introduces a new arc. Through the major arc is the plot focused around the Tokyo Blade play, and is very much focused around acting. But the plot is not just focused on their acting skill, but their reason for how they act, what drives their style of acting. This gives an in-depth feeling to t…
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If you liked the first season you will most likely enjoy the second one, if you didn't you won't. This may sound a bit simplistic, but despite changing direction and focusing on a side quest the fundamental premise of this show remains the same. Whenever I discuss this anime there is a major issue that decides if someone likes it or not, is the anime too pretentious/preachy? If those aspects of Oshi no Ko never bothered you than I hope reading this may at least explain to you why there are those who despise this seemingly universally liked anime.
It is often fine for a show to be pretentious, so what makes people annoyed by it mad? Oshi no Ko is the strangest combination of documentary and a show. Author wants not only to educate you about show business, but also to reveal all of the dirt…
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