Oshi no ko, Vol. 10

推しの子 [Oshi no Ko] #10

by Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari (Illustrator), Davide Campari (Translator)

La splendida idol Ai Hoshino, celeberrima pop star di soli sedici anni, sembra davvero rappresentare l’adolescente ideale. Ma non è tutto oro ciò che luccica e anche nella sua vita all’apparenza perfetta si annida uno scandalo: pur così acerba, la ragazza è infatti incinta. Raggiunta un’area rurale per partorire con maggiore privacy, Ai dà alla luce due gemelli, aiutata da Goro, un ginecologo che è anche un grande fan della giovane idol. Tuttavia, dopo il parto, il dottore perde la vita misteriosamente per risvegliarsi in grembo alla sua adorata cantante, reincarnato in uno dei figli di lei. Attraverso gli occhi di Goro, scopriremo così le verità che si nascondono all’interno della scintillante industria dello spettacolo. Quali torbidi misteri si celano dietro le quinte? È possibile raggiungere la vetta del successo senza che il mondo del glamour ti inghiotta completamente? Fin dove sarà disposto a spingersi Goro per proteggere la sua amata, ehm, mamma, Ai? Il reportage sui cosplay a cui Ruby partecipa come reporter fa esplodere la polemica per la mancanza di reispetto verso le cosplayer coinvolte. La ragazza divorata dal desiderio di vendetta, è però pronta a sfruttare la situazione a suo vantaggio… Aqua, intanto, è sempre più vicino al vero colpevole della morte di Ai!

Genres: Manga, Mystery, Seinen, Drama, Fiction, Contemporary, Fantasy

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 19, 2023

About the author

AKASAKA Aka
Name (in native language): 赤坂アカ

Zodiac: Virgo

Blood Type: O

Reviews

[Lucy Tonks (the invisible life of a reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

honestly ruby is just as scary as aqua
she's becoming a really twisted character
and i'm here for it

and akane is way too clever
i'm so scared that she is going to get herself hurt or maybe even killed

i honestly feel so bad for her
but as the same time as much as i love aqua she deserves better and a part of me hopes that he is pushing her away to protect her

also girl what the fuck are you doing?

i thought you were smarter than this

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

this one had me saying, “no, no, no, nO, NO” a lot

[fia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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. But she’s turning into Aqua with the using of people, so I hope she doesn’t descend any further. And the fact that Aqua of all people was shocked and unsettled at Ruby speaks volumes.

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.

Akane understanding Aqua and snapping him back to reality is just what he needed. She knows that he is depending on her like a therapist rather than a boyfriend. I feel really sad for Akane since she does romantically like him, but I’m glad that they are able to support each other… HOWEVER THIS ISN’T TRUE BECAUSE HE JUST HAD TO BETRAY HER TRUST BY PLANTING A TRACKING DEVICE ON HER. WTF. Both people are very perceptive and intelligent, and yet Aqua uses it for emotional manipulation and hurt. I hate seeing Akane hurt. She’s doing all of these things to help him after feeling like she was indebted to him, and he just leaves her in the dust. I don’t care whether he’s glad that he cut contact with her to keep her hands clean.

[Daria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have to say it: zzzzzzzzz😴😴

[Sarah ♡ (let’s interact!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

’When the TV show “Dig Deep!!” faces online backlash, Ruby manages to swing the controversy in her favor to boost her own rising popularity. Sensing someone else's influence in Ruby's sudden attitude shift, Aqua seeks out Ichigo Saitou, missing president of Ichigo Production. Ichigo has his own reasons for wanting to avenge Ai, and to Aqua's dismay, the young actor learns that his own quest for retribution may not yet be resolved...’

This one made me so emotional bc Aqua and then so worried for Kana at the end omg…! 🥺 also, online trolls can go f*ck themselves 🫶

[lily ⊹ ₊ ⁺ · Rating 5 out of 5]

₊˚⊹♡ ˚ ➺ 5/5 ✧

read : august 2023

[poet · Rating 5 out of 5]

love 2 make bad decisions

[sof (florence welch’s version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

god they all need therapy so bad

[Hoppipolla · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 casi se merece el 4 tiene muy buena narrativa pero da muchas vueltas a lo mismo, el ritmo se pone pesado en ocasiones... Puede dar más, simplemente con revelar algo de información ya no me vale.

[Nattapan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful.

[Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

偏轉折的一集（後面到底還要不要買呢⋯⋯）
但蠻喜歡茜在這集說的話
「自己的事情必須自己做主，你不是我的所有物，我也並非你的私有物，
若要相互扶持，必須是獨立自主的兩人才有其意義。
一旦不是這種關係了，就只是依賴而已。」

[Creature · Rating 5 out of 5]

yipee, both of the twins are insane now. going crazy style

[Carys · Rating 4 out of 5]

im going to lose my fucjing mind

also thank god that ruby is starting to get the spotlight bc it feels like she’s been ignored for the better part of the story

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Praise for Aka Akasaka and Yokoyari Mengo for this magnificent series where lies, love, and deception are the core themes of the stories that intrigued us die-hard fans the most in Oshi No Ko!!! 😆

[Frodo · Rating 3 out of 5]

oh how much do i fucking hate you aquamarine hoshino

[Angela Auten · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't love this volume as much as I loved volumes 1-9. I'm hoping the next volume is better.
Aqua absolutely screwed up in this volume. So I'm a bit mad at him. Ugh...

[Tachan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume jumeau du précédent, c'est cette fois Aqua, en prince perdu, qui est à l'affiche et il l'est, le pauvre. 

Découvrir que sa soeur jumelle est désormais comme lui, emplie du désir de vengeance, et prête à tout, ne pouvait que le bousculer. Mais c'est surtout le virage pris par une certaine révélation, évidente quand même et qu'on attendait un peu, qui va le plonger dans l'abîme. Et j'ai envie de dire youpi, car c'était un peu trop simple jusqu'à présent, un peu trop lisse encore, il fallait plus de complication et d'aspérité. Les autrices l'ont compris, à voir comment elles vont s'en servir, car pour l'instant cela manque de finesse... 

On démarre avec la suite de l'affaire de l'émission avec les cosplayeuses. C'est doublement intéressant car on découvre une nouvelle Ruby qui se construit sous nos yeux et on a un discours critique sur cette industrie. Concernant ce dernier, j'ai apprécié le geste, celui de décrire les relations entre cosplay et industrie du spectacle, entre cosplay et ayants droits. Même si présenté sans grande finesse, c'était très intéressant. De la même façon, écrit avec d'énormes sabots, l'évolution de Ruby était nécessaire et elle est appréciée. J'aime la voir prendre les rênes de son destin et tout faire pour percer, avec son groupe, mais surtout elle toute seule en tant que leader. On a enfin une héroïne qui a un peu plus de profondeur, de matière, de noirceur. Ça fait du bien ! 

On sent donc que la série avance pour les deux jumeaux, car Aqua n'est pas en reste. En découvrant qui aide Ruby à se forger une nouvelle vie, il met les pieds dans ce qu'il ne voulait pas voir et son enquête est relancée. Mais cela prend un tournant inattendu quand sa petite amie Akane s'en mêle également, dans son dos. On va être honnête, comme à chaque fois, tout semble trop facile, trop rapide, trop évident, mais au moins on revient aux racines de la série et elle repart de plus belle, avec un nouveau rebondissement qui donne envie d'être creusé et qui vient tendre également l'intrigue, apportant du danger. C'est tout bénéf' ! 

Je continue à avoir des manques dans l'écriture, trop superficielle, trop à la va-vite, mais j'apprécie cependant beaucoup les intentions des autrices qui cherchent à dénoncer ce qui ne va pas dans l'univers des idols et qui donnent plus de matière à leurs personnages en les remettant sur la route de leur destin d'origine : briller et se venger. Alors une Ruby plus forte et plus sombre, un Aqua à nouveau torturé et un peu perdu, ça me plaît beaucoup ! L'histoire est relancée grâce à ce mini-arc de transition depuis la fin de Tokyo Blade. 

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[Culturevsnews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dans ce manga captivant, Aka Akasaka et Mengo Yokoyari nous plongent dans un monde où le mensonge est une arme redoutable, particulièrement dans l'industrie du spectacle. "Oshi no ko" explore les complexités du monde du cosplay et les sombres secrets qui se cachent en coulisses.

Dans ce nouveau volume, une émission spéciale sur le cosplay déclenche une controverse en raison de son manque de respect envers les cosplayeurs. Ruby, une reporter travaillant pour la chaîne Internet diffusant l'émission, se retrouve plongée au cœur de cette agitation. Animée par un désir de vengeance, elle envisage d'utiliser cette situation à son avantage, mais elle se rend vite compte que les choses ne sont pas aussi simples qu'elles en ont l'air.

Pendant ce temps, Aqua, un autre personnage clé de l'histoire, est sur le point de découvrir la vérité sur le meurtre d'Aï, ouvrant ainsi la voie à de nouveaux mystères et révélations.

"Oshi no ko" est une œuvre qui excelle dans la construction d'un suspense haletant et dans le développement complexe de ses personnages. Akasaka et Yokoyari parviennent à capturer l'essence même de l'industrie du spectacle, avec ses rivalités, ses trahisons et ses secrets bien gardés.

L'art de Yokoyari ajoute une dimension visuelle saisissante à l'histoire, avec des illustrations détaillées et expressives qui captivent le lecteur à chaque page.

[Sol González · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante y te mantiene pensando en la situación en el ambiente artístico en Japón, los entresijos de la farándula y los contratos de artistas, así como la diferencia en los detalles por cada tipo de artista.


Aqua se da cuenta de que ha vivido engañado los últimos 6 meses, que ha sido feliz pero que aún no ha cumplido su venganza, por lo que se hunde en la depresión y negatividad. En uno de sus encuentros con Arima le grita, sin saber que ella está ahí, siendo que él le gritaba a su otro yo que lo acosa con la culpa.
En otro momento se acerca a Akane para dar por finalizada su relación, pero ella se da cuenta de que Aqua finalmente vió entre las mentiras y ella se dedica a buscar a su padre, a quien conoce de casualidad en una premiación. Buscando los detalles confirma todo y se dirige con un cuchillo a su encuentro pero Aqua la detiene, ahora él también ya sabe el nombre del causante de la muerte de Ai.
Mientras tanto Arima comienza a caer en un abismo de autodestrucción, comparandose constantemente con Rubi y preguntándose por qué aceptó ser Idol. Al final del volumen parece que esta a punto de acabar en uno de los escándalos de los que Aqua la estaba protegiendo al alejarse de ella.

[Anthony Wendel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series continues to remain essential reading for American Anime and Manga fans. Not just because of the phenomenal story and amazing art work (those often come off as a bonus) but becasue Oshi No Ko offers a glimpse into the Japanese Entertainment Industry from someone who has experienced it. As the story tries its hardest to present the real life pitfalls of the business, when they touch on subjects such as Cosplay and Doujin, the American audience is often curious about the legal side of these issues. This volume takes the time to dig deep into these elements and how they do affect the creators behind the scenes. Again, this alone should alone be enough to get someone to read it but the compelling drama playing out is just icing on the cake.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has gone from batshit insane anime nonsense premise to slow showbiz industry exposition and 'takedown'. It's a wild transition for the author to commit to.

At this point I think I am in it for an insider's look into some of the industries that create the content I spend most of my time consuming almost as a general interest non-fiction. I can't say I'm super attached to any of the characters, especially since they seem largely to be there as authorial mouthpieces.

I did enjoy some of the relationship talk as it laid out healthy boundaries. Then I had to laugh as the immediate events put the question forward about acting as lying and actions making it explicit. Touche.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ruby....RUBY! As I stated in last volumes review, a lot of the other characters are taking more of a central light...and Ruby's quest for revenge is taking a more central light then Aqua's. The characters are interesting and the story engaging...I do have a hard time pushing it beyond 3-stars, but the volumes all consistently entertain and are drawn very well. Aqua's obsession with Kana leaves me a little baffled, but I am sure there is deeper meaning forthcoming in the series. The thing I have come to realize is all the characters (like real life) are flawed...and those flaws will eventually come to light.

[melinatheworld · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* mejor que los dos volúmenes anteriores pero siento que si la trama de la nada avanzó rápido y se siente fuera de lugar por como la historia se estaba tomando todo su tiempo.
los personajes se sienten flojos, no pueden mantener su escencia. ruby no me cae bien, arima actúa tonta, aqua está aburrido pero su escena de ataque de pánico con sus yo del pasado estuvo decente, akane... no sé, nunca fue mi personaje favorito pero al menos está medio loca y no sabemos que esperar con ella últimamente.

[Philip McCarty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are out of control and everybody is out here manipulating and controlling each other. Aqua has had a tracker on Akane this whole time, Ruby plotted the whole interview debacle, Akane sets out to kill the man she thinks is the killer, Kana reckons with the fact that she's unsure of why she became an idol, and it's revealed that the killer may still be on the loose. It's a whole lot of plot development for one volume.

[Titan Yax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both me and Aqua should have known it would have been too easy if Aquas father and Ai's murder had already died. He's still out there and looks like Aqua. Ruby, on the other hand, feels like she is becoming more like a diva than an idol. Sidelining your idol mates is a bad look, girl. Get it together, Ruby.

[Soobie has fog in her brain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mi sa che arrivata a questo punto ho un po' cambiato idea su Akane, anche se Kana rimane la mia preferita. Credo che entrambe possano fare molto meglio di Aqua, che non sarà mai in grado di aprirsi completamente a loro. Cioè, lui gli ha messo un trasmettirore nel portachiavi, caso mai lei trovasse qualcosa...

[Vilma Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot happened in this volume. Ruby is actually kind of scary. And I feel so bad for Aqua. I was so worried about Akane. I'm not sure if this is the last we'll see of her, I kind of liked her. Kana is my favorite, though. And I'm so scared at where the volume ended. Honestly, if only a scandal results from it, it'll be a relief. I've already requested the next volume.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Takeaways:
-Ruby is a psychopath
-Aqua need more therapy
-Akane and Aqua need relationship counseling
-Kana Arima deserves better
-Aqua’s Dad is a pedophile (we already knew that but knocking up an 11 year old, seriously?)

[Rue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why did the author have to ruin Ruby character like that? She literally everything she stood against now and it just feels weird since I read liked her from the beginning now i just can’t stand her ew

[★julia✿ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruby is getting so annoying🙏🙏
Aqua is coming back to his emo era🖤🖤🖤
my poor girl Akane
n Kara sorry not sorry but it was so stupid.


I like giving my friends emojies. Vinn🤍
White reminds me of purity. Pure, innocent love in our so cool friendship