In its final chapter it was reported that the manga was written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi no Kohas exceeded one million accumulated circulating copies with only three compiled volumes published. The count also includes digital copies sold through platforms in Japan.
Akasaka and Yokoyari began publishing the manga in the magazine Weekly young jump from the publisher Shueisha The publisher released the second compiled volume in October 2020, followed by the third in February 2021 in Japan. Aka Akasaka ((Kaguya-sama: love is war) writes it Mengo Yokoyari ((Kuzu no honkai) illustrates it.
Synopsis of Oshi no Ko
Ai Hoshino, 16, is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans. She is the epitome of purity, but not all that glitters is gold … Gorou Honda is a rural gynecologist and a huge fan of Ai. When the pregnant idol shows up at his hospital, he is completely amazed. Gorou promises her a safe delivery, but he doesn’t know that an encounter with a mysterious figure would lead to her premature death, he thought.
Gorou opens his eyes, sits on his beloved idol’s lap, and discovers that he has been reborn as Aquamarine Hoshino, Ai’s newborn son! With his world turned upside down, Gorou soon discovers that show business is full of thorns and that talent doesn’t always bring success. Will he be able to protect his beloved idol’s smile?
Fountain: Manga Mogura
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