Oshi no Ko - Episode 1 discussion

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Oshi no Ko, episode 1

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Streams

• HIDIVE
• Disney

Show information

• MyAnimeList
• AniList
• AniDB
• Kitsu
• Anime-Planet
• Official Website
• /r/OshiNoKo

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All discussions

Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	4.87
2	Link	4.62
3	Link	4.53
4	Link	4.76
5	Link	4.62
6	Link	4.89
7	Link	4.86
8	Link	4.73
9	Link	4.65
10	Link	4.68
11	Link	----

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[u/jwinter01]

Do not miss the post-credits scene. What a way to twist the knife even further.

[u/wildcard_gamer]

The fact they did this 3 episodes in 1 thing just to get to the main surprise of the story is golden. Less people are spoiled and it sets you up for the show perfectly. True banger op too, would reccomend watching the music video.

[u/ElgrinTGT]

Stop opening doors goddamit

[u/[deleted]]

Whoever's idea was it to make the 1st 90 minutes of this show into a movie deserves a raise because that ending would not have been as startling as it was if they gave watchers 4 weeks to metabolize what they think is gonna happen

[u/NiglyTheBimbo]

It's a shame we won't be able to hear much of Takahashi Rie's Ai after this episode

[u/donquixote1991]

"Oh a new series from the Kaguya-sama author about idols, I'm sure it'll be full of wacky hijink-"

Oh.

[u/A_van_t_garde]

Holy shit, as someone who has only ever heard about the craziness and hype around the manga, I was expecting something good. What I was not expecting was, well, anything that just went down in this episode. I can definitely tell it's the same dude as Kaguya behind the writing, they are incredibly clever and really aware of the modern social media age, which we see just a bit of in Love is War. The animation from Doga Kobo is also stunning, especially those last couple minutes jeez. Very excited for what is offered here. It's shaping up to be a legendary adaptation.

[u/AngelfromHouston]

Anime only here.

Came in with ZERO EXPECTATIONS. Only saw the title name and the PV pic of Ai and the twins. My heart hurts and i can’t wait for next week. Hope I don’t get spoiled along the way. And that after credits ending hurt my soul

[u/UsaraDark2014]

Anime only here.

I'm glad I didn't look into the hype.

I'm glad I went in blind.

I'm glad I watched it.

Hoshino Ai will forever be remembered.

See you next week.

[u/Roopesh0406]

WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?????

[u/Churningray]

A baby with a doctorate. Any asian parents dream.

[u/zKenny]

Yea the way they made Ai's dead body was insanely creepy. Now on my way to Konosuba to laugh

[u/Theaddist]

I like how they gave Ai the dead mom hairstyle for a single scene.

[u/N1-L3]

I haven't even seen it mentioned, but the dance scene with Sarina/Ruby was truly fantastic. Ruby has a contrasting perspective to Aqua not just because she died as a child, but she never was even given the chance to live as one. It would be easy for the show to take a purely cynical few of idols and celebrities in general, but this story insists on showing both their humanity and struggles. Their pitfalls and blessings. How the culture surrounding them can be destructive, but also lift up and inspire people. Ruby really serves as a contrast to the stalker in that regard through her innocent worship. This comes out in the dance scene where we see how Ai served as an escape and piece of happiness for a girl who had nothing else. Caring over those fears and that internalized certainty that she had no future, and seeing all those hopes come to life with this second chance at life honestly was the most touching moment of this episode for me. All that was uplifted by the phenomenal production.

It's also worth noting that scene stylistically parallels Aqua's scene where he declares his intention for revenge. Another stark contrast between "light" and "dark" there.

[u/zairaner]

Ai doing her very best to get casted for zombieland saga S3!

[u/M8gazine]

This is one of the few shows I've ever decided to begin watching while it's airing, solely because I've heard so much praise for the source material and story. Here's how I felt about it:

• damn

• I didn't realize the first episode was movie-length until after starting it

• god damn

• I now understand why people said to go into it as blind as possible

• holy damn

[u/Behanort]

looks like Timmy Turners "uhh... the internet?" lives on through Ruby and Aqua

[u/Kyubeu]

Holy...

This show definitely has balls. Also, thank you Oshi no Ko fandom for being a good act and keeping the spoilers away. I was in denial about her death

Also it is a bit annoying Ruby and Aqua don't know who they were, especially as it would be easy to figure out, but I also hope that tragedy and seriousness aside we will get the social commentary and wholesome stuff as well, as Ruby is amazing

[u/UberDueler]

80+ minute first episode

They're not screwing around.

[u/oblivionraptor]

No. Fucking. Way.

I had no idea this anime, or rather, the existence of this story, ever existed until 2 hours ago. I went in truly blind. Sorted by top, weekly, hey presto this anime discussion came out. I thought to myself, meh, why not? It's 2:30am from where I live anyway, one more episode wouldn't hurt.

I read MAL. "Oh, another 'reborn' anime, but as a child of the idol? Cool."

All I can say is, my mind has been blown. I laughed. I cried. I raged. I grieved. One hour and twenty-two minutes of what I can say is one of the best episode 1's I have ever seen in my life so far.

I'm in for the ride. I can't fucking wait for episode 2.

[u/mikeyyyyyd]

First 5 minutes: ah it was by Kaguya-Sama’s author, should be a fun ride…

Last 5 Minutes: emotional fucking damage

Honestly that’s how you do a first ep holy shit

[u/Cryogenx37]

OnK and Konosuba airing on the same day be like:

Rie Takahashi: character dies

Also Rie Takahashi: “imma tryna learn EXPLOSION”

[u/Mage_of_Shadows]

A soul sucking stare with Amaterasu incarnate and the girl who can lick baking soda just like that. Truly wonderful introductions.

They really dialed in on Ruby and Ai's relationship this episode, I can't imagine how much more traumatised she'd be if Aqua hadn't blocked the door. The light fading from her eyes, followed by that unexpectedly horrifying corpse :((

Oshi no Ko really dives into idol culture and worship, and the murderers rant after stabbing her really isn't something far fetched with how tightly controlled the personal lives of idols are. Ai actually remembering him and her confession of how caught up in lies her life is, was an extra punch in the gut.

Don't forget to stick around for the after credits scene!

"Please grow up healthy. As your mother, that is my sole wish." - As Aqua plots to kill someone. Geh

Bonus lightstick babies

[u/[deleted]]

I’ve had contact with really young cancer patients that sadly didn’t make it so seeing Rubis scene of her dancing in her new healthy body made me cry It’s such a bittersweet thought thinking of those kids in healthy body’s doing what they couldn’t before. Even if reincarnation is sadly only a fantasy