The popular ABEMA platform , one of the most important distribution services in Japan, shared a list with the anime series that accumulated the most reproductions during the Spring-2023 (April-June) season . The list considers all the accumulated reproductions from the first to the last episode, and although it is clear that the series with fewer episodes are at a disadvantage, it is a surprise that Oshi no Ko , which only had twelve episodes (one less than usual), got the first position.
On this occasion, the platform presented two lists, one dedicated to the number of accumulated reproductions (Ranking of the Most Viewed) and another dedicated to the number of accumulated comments (Ranking of the Most Commented) :
Ranking of the Most Viewed in Spring-2023 (April-June)
- 1.Oshi no Ko .
- 2. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen ( Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc ).
- 3. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999).
- 4. I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too.
- 5. Mashle: Magic and Muscles.
Ranking of the Most Commented in Spring-2023 (April-June)
- 1.Oshi no Ko .
- 2. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen ( Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc ).
- 3. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo! ( Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! ).
- 4. Edomae Elf ( Otaku Elf ).
- 5. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999).
The surprise was overwhelming for the fans when the third season of Kimetsu no Yaiba was displaced on the popular Japanese platform ABEMA by the Oshi no Ko series , crowning itself as the most watched anime of the Spring-2023 season. Although fans of the demon series admitted to being disappointed, they couldn't help but acknowledge that Oshi no Ko accomplished an impressive feat.
The debate among the fans was further ignited when they expressed that this third season of Kimetsu no Yaiba had adapted "the weakest arc" in the story. Criticism multiplied in forums and social networks, with detailed analyzes of what they considered errors and weak points in the narrative. However, even those dissatisfied with the adaptation admitted that Oshi no Ko's production had been spectacular.
The work of the animation studio behind Oshi no Ko was widely praised by fans and critics alike. The character designs, smooth animation, and quality of the action scenes received unanimous praise. Oshi no Ko's victory as the most-watched anime of the season made it clear that in the competitive world of anime, surprise is always around the corner.
Source: Yaraon!
