Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko (Japanese: 【推しの子】, lit. "Their Idol's Child" or "My Favorite Idol") is a groundbreaking Seinen, Supernatural, and Psychological Drama created by Aka Akasaka (writer of Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Since its debut in 2020, it has become a global phenomenon for its unflinching, cynical, and meticulously researched deconstruction of the Japanese entertainment industry.
The story begins with Gorou Amamiya, a gynecologist and massive fan of the 16-year-old "top idol" Ai Hoshino. When Ai shows up at his remote hospital pregnant with twins, Gorou vows to deliver them safely. However, on the night of the delivery, he is murdered by a stalker—only to be reincarnated as one of Ai’s children, Aquamarine (Aqua) Hoshino, with all his past memories intact. His twin sister, Ruby Hoshino, is also a reincarnated fan. The story shifts from a whimsical "reborn as a celebrity's child" premise into a dark Revenge Thriller after a tragic event leads Aqua to infiltrate the acting world to find the person responsible for destroying their family.
Alternative Names by Language
【推しの子】 / Oshi no Ko / Звёздное дитя / ابنة المفضل / เกิดใหม่เป็นลูกโอชิ / 我推的孩子 / 我推的孩子 / 최애의 아이