Why didn't I read "Oshi no Ko" sooner? How the shocking first volume shattered my prejudice that it was just another idol manga

You have probably heard people say, "Oshi no Ko is amazing!" at least once. In bookstores, on social media, in the anime. It is no exaggeration to call its popularity a social phenomenon. However, on the other hand, because of the sparkly cover and the "idol" theme, I was one of those people who kept my distance, thinking, "It's just another story about an idol and their fan, right?"

But I can say this with certainty: if you have the same impression I once did, that preconception might be a huge loss in your life. This story will brilliantly betray your imagination, your expectations, and even your common sense.

👇 This one volume might fundamentally overturn your "view of manga."

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Act 1: "It's just a story about sparkly idols, right?" The huge misunderstanding I held

To be honest, I felt a huge barrier before I started reading "Oshi no Ko." The reason was its packaging as a perfect "idol story." The characters drawn by Mengo Yokoyari are breathtakingly charming, truly "perfect and ultimate idols."

Even when analyzing many reviews, there are a great many people who say, "I started reading it because the art was pretty and I thought it was a story about cute girls." While this is an entry point that attracts many readers, for a slightly cynical manga reader like me, it was also the cause of my wariness, thinking, "Isn't this just a common story?"

Act 2: The prologue of the story, and the beginning of a legend. The moment I learned the true face of "Oshi no Ko"

Even so, pushed by its high reputation, I finally picked up the first volume. The story begins with a slightly unusual but heartwarming boy-meets-girl scenario where Ai, an idol from "B-Komachi" who is his "oshi" (favorite), appears before Goro, an obstetrician.

Up to this point, it was still within the scope of my expectations. I thought, "I see, so it depicts a heartwarming interaction between an idol and a fan." However, the story then steers sharply in a direction no one could have predicted. The keywords are "reincarnation" and "the darkness of the entertainment industry." A shocking development that signals the start of a suspenseful story, not just an idol tribute, was waiting for the reader.

👇 Here is the ultimate betrayal that makes many people shout, "I was tricked!"

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Act 3: Shock, goosebumps, and tears. The rollercoaster emotional experience of the first volume's finale

The most common sentiment among those who have read the first volume of "Oshi no Ko" is the word "shock." Many reviews are overflowing with praise and apologies (!) such as, "I got goosebumps in the last few pages," "I was left in a daze," and "I'm so sorry for thinking it was just an idol manga."

The reason this story is genius is that it uses the reader's own preconception of a "sparkly idol story" as its greatest plot twist. The stronger that preconception is, the more intense the shock becomes when the true nature of the story bares its fangs. This is an artistic experience that can only be savored through the medium of "manga," achieved only by the fusion of original author Aka Akasaka's skillful storytelling and Mengo Yokoyari's overwhelming artistic talent.

👇 See this shock for yourself right now.

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Act 4: Conclusion, the reason why I declare this choice to be the "best investment of my life"

The first volume of "Oshi no Ko" is not just a single volume of manga. It is a social suspense story that depicts the dark side of the entertainment world we usually see, filled with love and hate, and it is the prologue to a grand tale of revenge.

I declare that the choice to read this book is an investment in an "experience" that holds value far beyond its price of a few hundred yen. It will shake your heart and become an unforgettable reading experience that makes you rediscover the possibilities of the manga medium. If you are looking for an interesting story that will move your heart, you no longer need to hesitate.

▼【One last time】The option to turn your "worries" into your "ideal daily life" is right here▼

"I want to read an interesting manga, but I don't know where to start," or "I don't want to miss out on a trending work." This first volume of "Oshi no Ko" responds to your thoughts more perfectly than anything else.

After you finish reading it, you will surely be dying to tell someone about this shock. The door to that excitement and emotion is right there.

👇 The entrance to the best story experience that will betray all your expectations is here

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Finally

Thank you very much for reading until the end.

I would be incredibly happy if this article helps pave the way for your future, just as it did for me when I was struggling.

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