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推しの子 [Oshi no Ko] #9
[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 9
"RUBY REALLY MUST HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL."
B Komachi's new music video has propelled their success to new heights, but they aren't the only stars on the rise. As Akane is poised to debut in her first lead role on the big screen, Aqua has become a regular on the topical variety show Dig Deep☆One Chance!! where his caustic comebacks get big laughs. It's a good opportunity for him, but as Ruby begins her vengeful hunt for their mother's killer, it may be a great chance for her as well...
B Komachi's new music video has propelled their success to new heights, but they aren't the only stars on the rise. As Akane is poised to debut in her first lead role on the big screen, Aqua has become a regular on the topical variety show Dig Deep☆One Chance!! where his caustic comebacks get big laughs. It's a good opportunity for him, but as Ruby begins her vengeful hunt for their mother's killer, it may be a great chance for her as well...
194 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2022
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Name (in native language): 赤坂アカ
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Zodiac: Virgo
Blood Type: O
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May 20, 2023
what is ruby exactly trying to accomplish...?
May 30, 2023
This series is delicious as I consume it in a fast-paced and binged-worthy manner! It’s more delicious to consume it while binging it cause you can connect the dots easier. I would like to re-read Oshi no Ko sometime in the future because it is a wholesome juicy series! 🤩 Can’t say anything more in here in fear it will spoil future readers. 😕
April 18, 2023
its starting to stray off the MC a lot now and i got a little bored and i just want to see when aqua will get his revenge!! its nice to know about the side characters but i feel like aquas appearance is starting to get more rare even though he's literally the main character lol
September 3, 2024
The previous volume marked a major turning point in the story, and this one dives into the immediate aftermath, fast-forwarding six months into the future. The developments in the characters' lives during this time are briefly explored through inner monologues and exposition. This approach works well because most of the groundwork for these developments were laid in volumes 2-8. The time skip allows the characters to settle into their new roles, making events such as B-Komachi’s growing success, Aqua and Ruby’s new TV roles, and Aqua and Akane’s relationship feel more plausible—except for one instance, which I’ll address later.
This volume shifts the spotlight to Ruby, who becomes a much more active force in the narrative. Like Aqua in the earlier volumes, Ruby manipulates those around her to climb the ranks in the entertainment industry, driven by her goal of finding Ai’s and Goro’s murderer. Meanwhile, Aqua takes on a more passive role, much like Ruby’s earlier stance, reacting to his surroundings rather than shaping them. An intriguing artistic choice was made here though: Aqua loses the star in his eye, while Ruby now has two, like Ai. I’ve thought a lot about the symbolism behind these starry eyes, and while I haven’t reached a definitive conclusion, I’ve developed a hypothesis that I’d like to share.
At the start of the series, Ai is shown with two starry eyes, even in flashbacks. Ai often emphasized that she saw lies as a form of love—a facade created to touch others and make them feel good. As the series title suggests, the focus is on idols—or more generally, “stars,” who shine brightly amidst an anonymous, dark crowd. Thus, the stars in Ai’s eyes symbolize both her natural charisma and, more importantly, the artificial shine behind it. This becomes clear when you compare her eyes with Kana’s: Kana has shown several times that she can shine as brightly as any idol—during her performance with B-Komachi and in the climax of the 2.5D stage play, where she fully immersed herself in the role. The reactions of those around her made it clear how captivating she was—an awe otherwise only mirrored in Ai or Akane when she took on Ai’s role. However, despite the depth in Kana’s eyes, where it almost feels like an entire universe is reflected, there are no starry eyes. I believe the difference is that Kana, unlike Ai, is fundamentally honest in everything she does. Kana doesn’t lie to herself or others, despite being an actress. She is direct, open, and sincere—so her shine is genuine and honest. The starry eyes, therefore, symbolize more than just charisma—they represent what others project onto these stars and the roles the stars play to meet those expectations. As beautiful as the stars are, they also represent lies and deception. This gives new meaning to the moment when the stars in Ai’s eyes fade: rather than symbolizing her last breath, they visually indicate that Ai, after all this time, finally stopped lying. She told her children honestly that she loved them and felt that it was true—so she could die as a person who was able to shine from within like Kana and face those around her with sincerity.
Both Ruby and Aqua were born with one starry eye each. During this phase, both were torn between their old and new lives—and thus between their constructed and real selves. Aqua manipulated those around him to get closer to Ai’s killer, adopting a false persona. However, he was never fully able to immerse himself in this role and leave behind his true feelings, as seen in the moments when his painful memories of Ai’s death held him back from delivering the acting performance necessary for his mission. He couldn’t fully suppress these emotions and could only try to channel them as best as he could. This is also reflected in his thoughts: no matter how calculating Aqua was, he was always able to distinguish between lies and truth—he knew when he genuinely felt something or when it was fabricated. This is why he only had one starry eye—because only half of his persona was built on lies. When he was finally able to let go of the past in Volume 8, he lost his starry eye. This volume makes this clear, particularly during Akane’s inner monologue, where she reflects on Aqua’s feelings and notes that, unlike before, he now tries to be honest with her in every moment—and that, over time, the lie slowly became the truth or will become so.
Ruby’s situation was slightly different. Her desire to become an idol and emulate Ai stemmed from her deep longing, which made her fundamentally honest during those moments. The fact that she still had a starry eye was due to the artificial relationship she had with her past: for a long time, she seemed to completely ignore or even deny that she had a previous life, behaving like a normal teenager with her friends. This made her partially artificial: while Aqua was consumed by his past and acted as if his new life didn’t exist, Ruby denied her past and acted as if it didn’t exist in favor of her new life. It wasn’t until Volume 8 that she was able to confront her past, but this led to a different outcome: while Aqua could completely let go, Ruby became calculating and artificial with every fiber of her being, willing to subordinate everything in her life to finding Ai’s and Goro’s killer and seeing it as a means to an end. Unlike Aqua, she could fully immerse herself in this role because no traumatic memory held her back from playing her part perfectly. Hence, she now has two starry eyes, like Ai—she has become a character for whom lying has become essential and who can hardly distinguish between lies and truth, where the two merge so much that the moments when she appears artificial become indecipherable for herself and others—unlike Aqua, whose close associates like Miyako and Akane could tell when he was being dishonest.
As I said, this is just a hypothesis about how the starry eyes are used in *Oshi no Ko*. In any case, it’s an incredibly fascinating visual motif that once again reminds me why I love this series so much. However, there is one thing I didn’t particularly like about this volume, and that’s how it introduced Aqua’s feelings for Kana narratively. It’s a shame because I really liked the narrative development behind it: Aqua, who hides from Kana due to his deep fear related to Ai’s murder, excludes her from his life and endures his own suffering because her safety is more important to him than anything else. This sets the stage for a wonderful love drama, fulfilling so many categories to tell an emotionally charged, perspective-driven story that unfolds enormous tragedy on a cathartic level through the empathy we have for both characters. The problem is that, up to this point, I wasn’t even close to being convinced that Aqua could have any feelings for Kana—unlike with Akane. We see how he saves her life because he is reminded of his trauma with Ai; how he is emotionally moved when she takes on Ai’s role for him; how she sees through his entire facade and becomes someone he can confide in, both about his planned murder and his manipulations, and how she supports him; how she is there for him during his most tumultuous emotional moment when he finally lets go of the past after finding the body; how he initially approaches her out of calculation, only for this lie to slowly become the truth as he grows more attached to her over time. With Kana, however, it was clear from the start that she had feelings for him, but it simultaneously seemed as if Aqua didn’t respond to them at all. When he interacted with her, it was only to manipulate her, but without ever openly communicating with her—and when he was by her side, like at the baseball game or buying suitcases, it felt like a completely normal activity among friends—as if he was friend-zoning her. At times, I wasn’t even sure if Aqua understood that Kana had feelings for him—unlike with Akane, where he clearly realized it. I’m not saying that Akane x Aqua is the better ship, far from it—but based on the narrative so far, it is much more plausible, while Aqua’s feelings for Kana weren’t built up nearly enough for me, which unfortunately weakened the very emotional and impactful scene where he confides in Mem-Cho about his own suffering concerning Kana’s safety.
That’s my take on this volume. Apart from that one issue, it was absolutely fantastic, and I love how much I can reflect on and analyze the deeper meaning of the story after each volume. I think I’ll be moving on to Volume 10 soon.
This volume shifts the spotlight to Ruby, who becomes a much more active force in the narrative. Like Aqua in the earlier volumes, Ruby manipulates those around her to climb the ranks in the entertainment industry, driven by her goal of finding Ai’s and Goro’s murderer. Meanwhile, Aqua takes on a more passive role, much like Ruby’s earlier stance, reacting to his surroundings rather than shaping them. An intriguing artistic choice was made here though: Aqua loses the star in his eye, while Ruby now has two, like Ai. I’ve thought a lot about the symbolism behind these starry eyes, and while I haven’t reached a definitive conclusion, I’ve developed a hypothesis that I’d like to share.
At the start of the series, Ai is shown with two starry eyes, even in flashbacks. Ai often emphasized that she saw lies as a form of love—a facade created to touch others and make them feel good. As the series title suggests, the focus is on idols—or more generally, “stars,” who shine brightly amidst an anonymous, dark crowd. Thus, the stars in Ai’s eyes symbolize both her natural charisma and, more importantly, the artificial shine behind it. This becomes clear when you compare her eyes with Kana’s: Kana has shown several times that she can shine as brightly as any idol—during her performance with B-Komachi and in the climax of the 2.5D stage play, where she fully immersed herself in the role. The reactions of those around her made it clear how captivating she was—an awe otherwise only mirrored in Ai or Akane when she took on Ai’s role. However, despite the depth in Kana’s eyes, where it almost feels like an entire universe is reflected, there are no starry eyes. I believe the difference is that Kana, unlike Ai, is fundamentally honest in everything she does. Kana doesn’t lie to herself or others, despite being an actress. She is direct, open, and sincere—so her shine is genuine and honest. The starry eyes, therefore, symbolize more than just charisma—they represent what others project onto these stars and the roles the stars play to meet those expectations. As beautiful as the stars are, they also represent lies and deception. This gives new meaning to the moment when the stars in Ai’s eyes fade: rather than symbolizing her last breath, they visually indicate that Ai, after all this time, finally stopped lying. She told her children honestly that she loved them and felt that it was true—so she could die as a person who was able to shine from within like Kana and face those around her with sincerity.
Both Ruby and Aqua were born with one starry eye each. During this phase, both were torn between their old and new lives—and thus between their constructed and real selves. Aqua manipulated those around him to get closer to Ai’s killer, adopting a false persona. However, he was never fully able to immerse himself in this role and leave behind his true feelings, as seen in the moments when his painful memories of Ai’s death held him back from delivering the acting performance necessary for his mission. He couldn’t fully suppress these emotions and could only try to channel them as best as he could. This is also reflected in his thoughts: no matter how calculating Aqua was, he was always able to distinguish between lies and truth—he knew when he genuinely felt something or when it was fabricated. This is why he only had one starry eye—because only half of his persona was built on lies. When he was finally able to let go of the past in Volume 8, he lost his starry eye. This volume makes this clear, particularly during Akane’s inner monologue, where she reflects on Aqua’s feelings and notes that, unlike before, he now tries to be honest with her in every moment—and that, over time, the lie slowly became the truth or will become so.
Ruby’s situation was slightly different. Her desire to become an idol and emulate Ai stemmed from her deep longing, which made her fundamentally honest during those moments. The fact that she still had a starry eye was due to the artificial relationship she had with her past: for a long time, she seemed to completely ignore or even deny that she had a previous life, behaving like a normal teenager with her friends. This made her partially artificial: while Aqua was consumed by his past and acted as if his new life didn’t exist, Ruby denied her past and acted as if it didn’t exist in favor of her new life. It wasn’t until Volume 8 that she was able to confront her past, but this led to a different outcome: while Aqua could completely let go, Ruby became calculating and artificial with every fiber of her being, willing to subordinate everything in her life to finding Ai’s and Goro’s killer and seeing it as a means to an end. Unlike Aqua, she could fully immerse herself in this role because no traumatic memory held her back from playing her part perfectly. Hence, she now has two starry eyes, like Ai—she has become a character for whom lying has become essential and who can hardly distinguish between lies and truth, where the two merge so much that the moments when she appears artificial become indecipherable for herself and others—unlike Aqua, whose close associates like Miyako and Akane could tell when he was being dishonest.
As I said, this is just a hypothesis about how the starry eyes are used in *Oshi no Ko*. In any case, it’s an incredibly fascinating visual motif that once again reminds me why I love this series so much. However, there is one thing I didn’t particularly like about this volume, and that’s how it introduced Aqua’s feelings for Kana narratively. It’s a shame because I really liked the narrative development behind it: Aqua, who hides from Kana due to his deep fear related to Ai’s murder, excludes her from his life and endures his own suffering because her safety is more important to him than anything else. This sets the stage for a wonderful love drama, fulfilling so many categories to tell an emotionally charged, perspective-driven story that unfolds enormous tragedy on a cathartic level through the empathy we have for both characters. The problem is that, up to this point, I wasn’t even close to being convinced that Aqua could have any feelings for Kana—unlike with Akane. We see how he saves her life because he is reminded of his trauma with Ai; how he is emotionally moved when she takes on Ai’s role for him; how she sees through his entire facade and becomes someone he can confide in, both about his planned murder and his manipulations, and how she supports him; how she is there for him during his most tumultuous emotional moment when he finally lets go of the past after finding the body; how he initially approaches her out of calculation, only for this lie to slowly become the truth as he grows more attached to her over time. With Kana, however, it was clear from the start that she had feelings for him, but it simultaneously seemed as if Aqua didn’t respond to them at all. When he interacted with her, it was only to manipulate her, but without ever openly communicating with her—and when he was by her side, like at the baseball game or buying suitcases, it felt like a completely normal activity among friends—as if he was friend-zoning her. At times, I wasn’t even sure if Aqua understood that Kana had feelings for him—unlike with Akane, where he clearly realized it. I’m not saying that Akane x Aqua is the better ship, far from it—but based on the narrative so far, it is much more plausible, while Aqua’s feelings for Kana weren’t built up nearly enough for me, which unfortunately weakened the very emotional and impactful scene where he confides in Mem-Cho about his own suffering concerning Kana’s safety.
That’s my take on this volume. Apart from that one issue, it was absolutely fantastic, and I love how much I can reflect on and analyze the deeper meaning of the story after each volume. I think I’ll be moving on to Volume 10 soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2023
Ha estado más centrado en Ruby en esta ocasión, típicas críticas a los cosplayer y la TV... normal, pero a mi lo que mas me llama de esta historia la verdad que es el drama.
El cameo con Kaguya Sama ha estado gracioso también, meh no está mal.
El cameo con Kaguya Sama ha estado gracioso también, meh no está mal.
October 20, 2024
₊˚⊹♡ ˚ ➺ 5/5 ✧
read : august 2023
read : august 2023
January 16, 2025
Come on, Ruby. What is your secret plan? You do have a secret plan, right?
Team up with Aqua already!
Also omg, THAT ONE CAMEOOOOOOO 😍
Team up with Aqua already!
Also omg, THAT ONE CAMEOOOOOOO 😍
July 18, 2025
The foot is on the other shoe now ha ha!
August 26, 2025
A (presumably) teenager stole this from my library before I could get to it, I had to beg them to order a new one and I hope the thief is kept up at night by it <3
June 25, 2024
I'm not really into acting and appearing on tv but this series paried with criminal thing is so interesting I'm feeling like I am at that backstage
+ the prettiest cover everr
+ the prettiest cover everr
May 26, 2023
10 de 10
May 9, 2023
The crossover had me nearly crying
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2023
I can’t stand for best girl, Kana, crying. But then again, Akane and Kana can do so much better than Aqua; Kana shouldn’t waste her tears on him. Also, I feel bad for Akane. She knows everything, yet she’s sacrificing her want to be Aqua’s actual boyfriend (as in both are emotionally invested) to simply be there for him. She’s such a kind person.
I love seeing Ruby get her chance to shine. I’m liking her more and more.
Plus, exposing the truth of the TV world was fascinating too. I always knew that it was bad, but it is bad.
I was so surprised to find out that Aqua is obsessed with Kana. I have really mixed feelings about him, so I’m honestly scared for Kana.
I love seeing Ruby get her chance to shine. I’m liking her more and more.
Plus, exposing the truth of the TV world was fascinating too. I always knew that it was bad, but it is bad.
I was so surprised to find out that Aqua is obsessed with Kana. I have really mixed feelings about him, so I’m honestly scared for Kana.
November 2, 2025
Avec sa superbe couverture rose métallisée, ce tome annonce un autre tournant dans l'histoire, celui de la prise de conscience et prise de pouvoir de Ruby !
Depuis le début, elle n'est pour moi que la gentille soeur d'Aqua et c'est tout, car elle est assez fade et creuse, avec son désir si simple de devenir idol comme sa maman. Elle ne me parle pas. Cependant en découvrant ce qui était arrivé au docteur qu'elle aimait lors de son incarnation précédente, elle a vrillé et a décidé de prendre son destin en main. C'est écrit avec de gros sabots, d'énormes même, mais ça fonctionne. L'héroïne devient bien plus intéressante.
On plonge ainsi avec elle, maintenant, dans les coulisses du monde des idols. Elle souhaite devenir célèbre plus vite, elle s'implique dans l'émission où travaille déjà Aqua : "les fins limiers" et comme son frère les coups fumants tombent. A nouveau, l'autrice utilise plein de grosses ficelles mais vu que ce n'est pas la première fois qu'on nous présente les coulisses de l'industrie des idols de cette façon, il doit y avoir un fond de vrai. Et ça devient intéressant de suivre cet épisode de l'émission voulant mettre en scène de manière trash et accrocheuse les cosplayeuses pour faire de l'audimat, le tout sans les respects. C'est glauque mais on sent un fond de vrai. C'est terrible.
Cependant, la série étant avant tout un divertissement, on ne peut pas dire que ce soit aussi impactant qu'un écrit sociétal d'Asano par exemple. On sent les failles, les ficelles et les passages obligés. LE passage obligé ici, c'est par exemple la romance entre Aqua et Akane qui écarte Kana. On a droit à un nouveau Aqua, petit ami parfait, qui restreindrait ses sentiments troubles pour Kana pour se concentrer sur Akane qui a toujours été là pour lui. Qu'est-ce qui pourrait mal tourner...?
Divertissement toujours aussi efficace sur la face cachée du monde des idols. Les autrices diversifient et approfondissent leurs histoires rendant une de leurs héroïnes enfin plus intéressantes. Tant pis pour les grosses ficelles, les sujets déjà vus. Je prends plaisir à découvrir cette nouvelle Aï plus calculatrice et à voir de nouveaux pans de l'industrie des idols : ici les émissions avec des célébrités.
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Depuis le début, elle n'est pour moi que la gentille soeur d'Aqua et c'est tout, car elle est assez fade et creuse, avec son désir si simple de devenir idol comme sa maman. Elle ne me parle pas. Cependant en découvrant ce qui était arrivé au docteur qu'elle aimait lors de son incarnation précédente, elle a vrillé et a décidé de prendre son destin en main. C'est écrit avec de gros sabots, d'énormes même, mais ça fonctionne. L'héroïne devient bien plus intéressante.
On plonge ainsi avec elle, maintenant, dans les coulisses du monde des idols. Elle souhaite devenir célèbre plus vite, elle s'implique dans l'émission où travaille déjà Aqua : "les fins limiers" et comme son frère les coups fumants tombent. A nouveau, l'autrice utilise plein de grosses ficelles mais vu que ce n'est pas la première fois qu'on nous présente les coulisses de l'industrie des idols de cette façon, il doit y avoir un fond de vrai. Et ça devient intéressant de suivre cet épisode de l'émission voulant mettre en scène de manière trash et accrocheuse les cosplayeuses pour faire de l'audimat, le tout sans les respects. C'est glauque mais on sent un fond de vrai. C'est terrible.
Cependant, la série étant avant tout un divertissement, on ne peut pas dire que ce soit aussi impactant qu'un écrit sociétal d'Asano par exemple. On sent les failles, les ficelles et les passages obligés. LE passage obligé ici, c'est par exemple la romance entre Aqua et Akane qui écarte Kana. On a droit à un nouveau Aqua, petit ami parfait, qui restreindrait ses sentiments troubles pour Kana pour se concentrer sur Akane qui a toujours été là pour lui. Qu'est-ce qui pourrait mal tourner...?
Divertissement toujours aussi efficace sur la face cachée du monde des idols. Les autrices diversifient et approfondissent leurs histoires rendant une de leurs héroïnes enfin plus intéressantes. Tant pis pour les grosses ficelles, les sujets déjà vus. Je prends plaisir à découvrir cette nouvelle Aï plus calculatrice et à voir de nouveaux pans de l'industrie des idols : ici les émissions avec des célébrités.
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December 18, 2024
Estrenaron este anime en Netflix en diciembre y lo acabé en 3 días. Tenía muchas ganas de verlo y no pude porque no estaba en ninguna plataforma de streaming. Una vez que acabé caí en un agujero y busqué la segunda temporada (no pregunten dónde la vi) y después... después sólo quedó el manga.
El volúmen 9 comprende los capítulos del 81 al 90, que continúa con la historia después de la segunda temporada.
El volúmen 9 comprende los capítulos del 81 al 90, que continúa con la historia después de la segunda temporada.
October 27, 2025
3.5 for this volume. The first half was kind of boring, but then we got into the part where we learn more about the TV/Youtube industries and those parts I found fascinating and eye opening. In the first part, we basically get caught up on B Komaci's rise to fame, and Aqua pulling away from Kana because he loves her and doesn't want to see her get killed or harassed by a fan like Ai was. The talk show arc is a neat look at the conflict between different forms of media and generational ideas of appropriateness. Ruby is using this arc as a way to work on getting more famous so she can gain access to contacts who can help with the catching of Ai's killer. I appreciate how it discusses the need for more respect in these fields, especially for people who do risque work. Hopefully this continues to play out well in the next volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2025
This was an interesting volume. I was not expecting to get that glimpse into Aqua’s inner psyche. But it makes sense. Also, Ruby was kind of scaring me throughout. In a good way. In my mind, she was more innocent and carefree than Aqua despite also being a returnee (maybe because she was a kid when she died the first time, and it was an illness versus a violent death).
It was nice to get so much of her perspective in this volume, when in the past we’ve focused mostly on Aqua. She was kind of freaking me out though. I think it’s the eyes. We get to see her less as an innocent bystander (Maybe because we’re not seeing her through Aqua’s eyes?) and more as a character that belongs in this psychological minefield that is show biz. I’m really looking forward to the next volume.
It was nice to get so much of her perspective in this volume, when in the past we’ve focused mostly on Aqua. She was kind of freaking me out though. I think it’s the eyes. We get to see her less as an innocent bystander (Maybe because we’re not seeing her through Aqua’s eyes?) and more as a character that belongs in this psychological minefield that is show biz. I’m really looking forward to the next volume.
March 17, 2025
Not pure filler but felt like nothing of note happened. Some time spent establishing a swap in motivation between the twins as she is now the one out for revenge. I can't decide if this is going to be engaging from another angle or if it will be a re-hash.
A lot of entertainment industry stuff. It is interesting the inside look we get but it felt less like a story and more like an educational program or documentary.
I don't hate it. It's informative. I just want to get back to investigating the murder. For a manga that started off so wild it sure has ratcheted back to 'industry standard'.
A lot of entertainment industry stuff. It is interesting the inside look we get but it felt less like a story and more like an educational program or documentary.
I don't hate it. It's informative. I just want to get back to investigating the murder. For a manga that started off so wild it sure has ratcheted back to 'industry standard'.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2025
This volume features a lot of setup after the big revelation in the previous installment. For the most part it focuses on Ruby and Aqua getting more jobs in the entertainment field and building their careers. It's when the series switches to a minor introduced character where things take a turn for the dramatic. In a very emotional moments, an assistant director talks about the lack of creativity someone in the entertain world possesses do to all the considerations which need to take place. For anyone who has ever been on the creative path it truly shines a light on all the obstacles one can face in the industry.
August 16, 2025
It’s really interesting seeing Ruby’s calculating side. At the same time I wonder if it’s setting something up in the future where it might backfire on her. Additionally, while it is cute seeing Aqua and Akane’s relationship, it’s heartbreaking to see that the death of his mom and the circumstances surrounding it are preventing him from being with the person he actually loves. I wonder how this will further affect Aqua’s relationship with Akane and further damage his already non-existent relationship with Kana.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2024
Amazing reversal of roles here. After eight volumes following Aqua and his plans to find his mother's killer, now the focus is on Ruby and how *she* is trying to do the same thing at the same time she rises to fame.
There's also a lot of dealing with the problems of the industry, how things are dealt with there, and on the psychological effects of that.
And it's all done so flawlessly, it's amazing.
There's also a lot of dealing with the problems of the industry, how things are dealt with there, and on the psychological effects of that.
And it's all done so flawlessly, it's amazing.
August 24, 2025
Ruby è sempre quella assetata di vendetta mentre Aqua deve fara i conti con Kana. E l'unica soluzione che trova ferisce parecchio la ragazza.
Nel frattempo si prepara un episodio sul cosplay e bisogna trovare i partecipanti giusti. Per questo volume, che dovrebbe essere l'introduzione alla "storia principale" - come dice la quarta di copertina - gli autori prendono il giro panoramico per arrivare al dunque. :-)
Nel frattempo si prepara un episodio sul cosplay e bisogna trovare i partecipanti giusti. Per questo volume, che dovrebbe essere l'introduzione alla "storia principale" - come dice la quarta di copertina - gli autori prendono il giro panoramico per arrivare al dunque. :-)
December 14, 2025
Another solid entry in which we see development of the slightly larger than when we started crew. I believe that there was too little of Aqua in this volume, but I do understand the need to develop more of the characters. It stays interesting but I feel the focus of revenge has shifted more to Ruby in this volume. Art as always is pitch perfect for this book and story is engaging, even with my minor complaints. Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari deliver another solid volume!
April 13, 2023
Still cannot believe that it's written by the same author of Kaguya Sama Love is War and Scum's Wish. The plot thickens and we're close to the final act. I am currently at chapter 115 and I absolutely love it. Impatiently waiting for the next update. Oshi no ko successfully converged idol, showbiz psychological thriller. I can finally binge watch the anime in peace now !
December 19, 2023
Reading this series in Japanese.
Showbiz behind-the-scenes exposé + psychological thriller, the perfect combination for some intense level of insanity. Started reading the manga after completing the anime series and so far, it has been gripping! Can't wait to slowly catch up and follow the series as it develops.
Showbiz behind-the-scenes exposé + psychological thriller, the perfect combination for some intense level of insanity. Started reading the manga after completing the anime series and so far, it has been gripping! Can't wait to slowly catch up and follow the series as it develops.
July 17, 2023
Cosplaying and V-tuber recognition was cool, Karen-Cosplayer-Twitter-Lady was not.
Also can we talk about 2 things: How Aqua loves Kana so much that he’s willing to not love her to keep her safe ( with her having no idea ) and how manipulative Ruby is? Ruby just turned into Aqua for pete’s sake!
Also can we talk about 2 things: How Aqua loves Kana so much that he’s willing to not love her to keep her safe ( with her having no idea ) and how manipulative Ruby is? Ruby just turned into Aqua for pete’s sake!
February 28, 2024
Sukanya dengan cerita komik itu selalu bisa menampilkan masalah baru di balik layar dunia entertainment. Dalam volume ini yang disorot adalah asisten sutradara sebuah program televisi. KEren sih bisa dpat info kesulitan di persutingan...
June 26, 2024
ogolnie raczej nudne, nie lubię Ruby, pomimo że Aqua już nie jest taki tajemniczy jak wcześniej to nadal moja ulubiona postać ale najbardziej podobała mi się postać tg jakiegoś zastępcy reżysera czy kogoś
April 28, 2023
a estas alturas vou poñelo ó día e pois nin para ben nin para mal
June 18, 2023
amazing
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