If you’re a fan of heartwarming anime that celebrates nature and friendship, “Oshinoko” is a series you won’t want to miss. Created by Konogi Yoshiru, this delightful anime brings to life the adventures of Oshinoko, a small and curious creature resembling a hedgehog, in a lush forest setting.
Oshinoko
The protagonist of the series, Oshinoko is a lovable creature known for its curious nature and eagerness to explore the world around it. With its endearing appearance and gentle demeanor, Oshinoko captivates viewers as it interacts with various woodland creatures.
Gorou Amemiya
Gorou Amemiya, a gynecologist and an avid fan of idol Ai, makes a heartfelt promise to ensure a safe delivery for the pregnant idol when she visits his hospital. However, a mysterious encounter with a strange figure tragically results in her untimely death—or so he thought. Upon awakening, Gorou finds himself reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, the newborn son of his beloved idol. Now Aquamarine has a second chance at life, opting to pursue a career in medicine unlike his twin sister Ruby, who aspires to become a renowned pop idol like their late mother. As Aquamarine navigates the challenges of the entertainment industry, he discovers that protecting Ai’s cherished smile will require the help of an eccentric and unexpected ally.
Ai Hoshino
Ai Hoshino「星野アイ, Hoshino Ai?」 was the titular character and the poster child of Oshi no Ko. She was the lead idol of the original B-Komachi and mother of Aqua Hoshino and Ruby Hoshino.As an idol, she lived a life of deceit by pretending to genuinely love her fans. After becoming pregnant with the twins, to not squander her reputation, she gave birth and raised them in secret, playing the role of both idol and mother. However, her lies inevitably caught up with her when she was fatally attacked by a disgruntled fan, using her final moments to tell her children that she loved them.Even after her death, her influence is felt throughout the remainder of the series, with her daughter carrying on her legacy while her son devoted his life to revenge against the one who sold her out, her ex-boyfriend.
Aquamarine Hoshino
Aqua Hoshino, full name, Aquamarine Hoshino or more commonly referred to as just Aqua, is the male protagonist and one of the titular characters of Oshi no Ko. In his previous life, he was known as Gorou Amamiya, a medical doctor who was murdered by a stalker of one of his patients, Ai Hoshino, and reincarnated as the latter’s child.An orphan and a fan of Ai in his previous life, he enjoyed being her child, entering the entertainment world from an early age. Unfortunately, this happy life ended when the same stalker who killed him in his previous life murdered his new mother as he watched. This event fundamentally changed him, prompting him to go down down the dark side of the entertainment industry to find the person who sold Ai out, his father
Ruby Hoshino
Ruby Hoshino, more commonly referred to as just Ruby, is the female protagonist and one of the titular characters of Oshi no Ko. In her previous life, she was known as Sarina Tendouji, a terminally ill patient who was cared for by Gorou Amamiya and, following her death, was reincarnated as the child of her favorite idol, Ai Hoshino.
Neglected by her parents in her previous life and being a fan of Ai, she greatly enjoyed her new life, with her new mother teaching her how to be an idol from an early age. Unfortunately, this happy life ended when Ai was murdered by a deranged fan. Afterward, determined to fulfill her mother’s dreams, she reformed Ai’s idol group with the support of her friends.
Kana Arima
Kana Arima is a major supporting character in Oshi no Ko. She is a childhood acquaintance of Aqua and Ruby Hoshino and a prodigious child actress, though her popularity has waned over the years. She is also the center of the revived idol group B-Komachi.Though talented, she eventually got fewer jobs due to being difficult to work with, causing her to change her acting style to survive in the industry. However, after meeting Aqua and Ruby again and being recruited into B-Komachi as well as through her rivalry with Akane Kurokawa, she steadily began to undo the shackles she placed on herself.
Akane Kurokawa
Akane Kurokawa is a major supporting character in Oshi no Ko. She is an excellent method high school second-year actress, capable of playing personalities to a fault, with connections to the Lala Lai Theatrical Company.Introduced as Aqua Hoshino’s co-star in the reality dating show LoveforReal, she ended up being saved by him when she was caught in a controversy following an incident on set and went on to become his girlfriend for the plot of the show. Though a purely professional relationship on his part, she decided to continue it after the show’s conclusion in hopes that their fake love would become real someday.
Mem-cho
Mem-Cho, real name unknown, is a major supporting character in Oshi no Ko. She is a popular Youtuber, former Tik-Toker, and a member of the revived B-Komachi.Missing her chance at becoming an idol due to family circumstances, she nonetheless managed to become a popular streamer, with her renown securing her a spot on the reality dating show LoveForReal. Following the show’s conclusion, she was finally given another shot at her dream when fellow cast member Aqua invited her to join B-Komachi, with the other members accepting her despite being far past the ripe age of an idol.If you are a fan of Oshinoko, you can buy Oshino merch & Gifts at Oshino Shop
