Oshi No Ko Vol. 05

Oshi No Ko Vol. 05, an intriguing manga series that explores the often harsh and dark inner workings of Japan’s entertainment industry through the eyes of an idol’s children. 

Ruby has just finished her first live concert performance as part of the newly reformed B-Komachi, and Aqua is going to be part of a new 2.5 play. But Aqua’s project that includes two ladies with interest in him-his “girlfriend” Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima! Is chaos on the horizon?

Biographical Notes:

Mengo Yokoyari is the genius artist behind Oshi no Ko and Kimi wa Midara na Boku no Joou. Not to mention, the author and artist of Scum’s Wish Decor, Scum’s Wish, and Haruwaka.

Aka Akasaka is known for being the original creator of Oshi no Ko, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War OVA, Kaguya-sama: Love is War – Ultra Romantic, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?, and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

Title Notes:

Oshi no Ko is an intriguing manga series that explores the often harsh and dark inner workings of Japan’s entertainment industry through the eyes of an idol’s children.

Oshi No Ko is created by a manga superteam comprised of Kaguya-sama: Love is War creator Aka Akasaka and Scum’s Wish artist Mengo Yokoyari.

Oshi No Ko is currently one of the most popular manga series serialized on MANGA Plus, the free app that greatly aided in the promotion of best-sellers such as Spy x Family and Blue Flag.

An anime adaptation of Oshi No Ko began airing in April 2023 on HIDIVE, and it is one of the hottest titles of the Spring 2023 season.

More details on Mengo Yokoyari & Aka Akasaka:

Mengo Yokoyari’s Twitter Page

Aka Akasaka’s Twitter Page

More works by Aka Akasaka

More works by Mengo Yokoyari