Oshi No Ko Manga Faces Nationwide Shortage in Japan
The idol-based drama mystery manga, Oshi No Ko, has experienced a complete shortage in bookstores across Japan. The high demand for the manga, fueled by its popular anime adaptation, has led to all volumes being sold out. Fans are eagerly awaiting the restock in mid-May.
Oshi No Ko Manga Faces Nationwide Shortage in Japan
In a surprising turn of events, the idol-based drama mystery manga, Oshi No Ko, has experienced a complete shortage in bookstores across Japan. The demand for the manga has been so high that all volumes, from 1 to 11, are currently sold out.
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Mengo Yokoyari, the illustrator of Oshi No Ko, took to her official Twitter account to address the situation. She expressed her disappointment at the manga being out of stock everywhere and informed fans that the next restock might not happen until mid-May. Yokoyari asked readers to be patient and wait a little longer before they can purchase the manga.
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Fans expressed their frustration in the comments section of Yokoyari’s tweet, sharing their difficulty in finding the manga volumes in physical bookstores. Many fans have resorted to purchasing e-books or using Kindle to continue reading the series. The nationwide shortage is largely attributed to the surge in popularity of Oshi No Ko’s anime adaptation.
The Popularity of Oshi No Ko Anime
The Oshi No Ko anime began airing in Japan on April 12, 2023, and it quickly made waves in the anime community. The first episode shattered records and became the top-ranked series in HIDIVE’s history. It even surpassed the highly acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood to become the highest-ranked anime on MyAnimeList within a day of its premiere.
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The anime features a talented cast, with Rie Takahashi voicing one of the main characters, idol Ai Hoshino. Other notable cast members include Takeo Otsuka as Aqua, Yurie Igoma as Ruby, Kent Ito as Goro, Tomoyo Takayanagi as Sarina, Yumi Uchiyama as Aqua (child), Megumi Han as Kana Arima, Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa, and Rumi Okubo as Mem-Cho. The opening theme song, titled “IDOL,” is performed by YOASOBI.
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The anime adaptation is being produced by Doga Kobo, with Daisuke Hiramaki as the director and Saori Tachibana as the assistant director. Jin Tanaka is in charge of series composition, while Kanna Hiramiya handles the character designs. Akasaka, the writer of the original manga, expressed confidence in the anime adaptation and urged fans to look forward to it.
The Captivating Story of Oshi No Ko
Oshi No Ko, created by Aka Akasaka, the mastermind behind Kaguya Sama: Love is War, and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, known for Kuzu no Honkai, has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since April 2020. The manga has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has been collected into seven tankōbon volumes as of February 2022.
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The plot revolves around Ai Hoshino, a 16-year-old idol who is adored by her fans for her talent and beauty. However, beneath her glamorous image lies a darker reality. Gorou Honda, a countryside gynecologist and a devoted fan of Ai, finds himself entangled in a mysterious encounter that leads to his untimely death. To his surprise, Gorou is reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai’s newborn son. With his new perspective, Gorou must navigate the treacherous world of showbiz to protect Ai’s smile, aided by an eccentric and unexpected ally.
The Impact of Oshi No Ko Anime on Manga Sales
The popularity of the Oshi No Ko anime has undoubtedly contributed to the unprecedented shortage of the manga volumes in Japan. As fans eagerly await the restock in mid-May, they can continue to enjoy the captivating story through digital platforms or patiently anticipate the return of physical copies to bookstores nationwide.
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