The publisher Shueisha reported that the manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari , Oshi no Ko , has exceeded 9 million copies in circulation as of May 31 of this year. Considering that the work had 4.5 million copies in circulation in March, prior to the premiere of the anime adaptation, that means that the number has doubled just two months after the premiere of the series !
The anime adaptation of a manga, light novel, or video game can have a significant impact on increasing sales of the source material. Anime is a popular audiovisual medium that appeals to a wide audience both inside and outside of Japan, and its power of reach is enormous. By bringing a story to the screen with animation and music, anime can generate more interest and excitement around the original work. The characters come to life, the settings become vibrant, and the plot unfolds in a visually appealing way. This creates a deeper bond between viewers and the story, which in turn sparks their curiosity and desire to experience the source material in its original form.
Furthermore, the anime adaptation can also work as an effective marketing strategy, by promoting the manga, light novel, or video game through exposure on television, online streaming platforms, and social media. Ultimately, the anime adaptation becomes a gateway for a wider audience, leading to increased sales and increased visibility for the source material.
The series has been broadcast since April 12 in Japan and is confirmed with a total of eleven episodes, while the HIDIVE platform is in charge of its distribution in the West. For their part, Akasaka and Yokoyari began publishing the manga in Shueisha 's Weekly Young Jump magazine in April 2020. Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) writes it while Mengo Yokoyari (Kuzu no Honkai) writes it. illustrates.
Synopsis of Oshi no Ko
16-year-old Ai Hoshino is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans. She is the personification of purity, but all that glitters is not gold... Gorou Honda is a gynecologist from a rural area and a big fan of Ai. So when the pregnant idol shows up at her hospital, he is beyond taken aback. Gorou promises him a safe delivery, but little does he know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his untimely death, or so he thought. Opening his eyes, Gorou finds himself in the lap of his beloved idol and discovers that he has been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai's newborn son! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that show business is full of thorns, and that talent doesn't always breed success. Will she be able to protect the beloved idol's smile from him?
Source: Official Site
(c)Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha/[My Favorite Child] Production Committee
