Oshi no Ko is a Japanese manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It has been serialized in Shueishas Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, with its chapters collected in twelve tankÅbon volumes as of July 2023. The story follows a doctor and his recently-deceased patient who are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese musical idol and navigate the highs and lows of the Japanese entertainment industry. The series has been licensed for release in North America by Yen Press and is simultaneously published by Shueisha on their Manga Plus platform.
According to some reviews, Oshi no Ko delves into the dangerous reality of social media and cyberbullying. The series has also been praised for its character dynamics and expressive and gorgeous art. However, some critics have noted that the series has forgotten what made it special in the first place. Despite this, the series has gained popularity within the anime community.