Akane or Kana?

[Oshi No Ko]

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Jul 20, 2023 7:05 PM

#51

marquinti2

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Akane is predominantly colored in blue. She's that maiden desperate to be saved, a damsel-in-distress if you will.

Kana is predominantly colored in red: she's fierce, may have a foul mouth, may be rude, but she's resilient when fan attacks her online. Their words will not bring Kana down!

Right now, I'm a Kana fan; but, it might change depending on Season 2's progress.

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Marianne

~Effort, Fortitude, and Tenacity

Jul 20, 2023 8:10 PM

#52

futuretechfreak

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Akane supremacy 💯

Jul 20, 2023 9:28 PM

#53

UrielTraxLB

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Jun 2023

Kana 100%🔥 es mucho mejor como personaje además de que tiene mejor desarrollo

UrielTraxLBJul 20, 2023 9:31 PM

Jul 20, 2023 9:39 PM

#54

Anon_Reader

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Apr 2022

I like kana more but akane and aqua is a better match

Jul 21, 2023 2:35 AM

#55

Hitagi-crab11

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Akane still my heart

Jul 21, 2023 5:36 AM

#56

AlphaJ006

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Apr 2023

rooting for kana...

Jul 21, 2023 8:26 AM

#57

Dokktr

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You forgot to add Ruby.

Jul 21, 2023 11:01 AM

#58

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Someone please clarify, as I genuinely don’t understand; how did so many people become attached to Akane, to the point it’s almost a split between her and Kana?

Kana was put in the show in such a way that attachment is an obvious result, whether for viewers or for Aqua, but to me, Akane was never given opportunities for viewers to become attached anymore than Ruby has. That is, inevitably some people will root for Akane just as some do for Ruby, but they will be a minority, because Akane and Ruby weren’t pushed in that way.

Yet of course, Akane fans aren’t really a minority. Can someone point out the “points of attachment” for Akane? I like Akane, but she literally never even came across as a viable “candidate” for Aqua?

Jul 21, 2023 3:09 PM

#59

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GiobertoGio said:
Will Akane be an idol? Since she has the ability to faithfully portray Ai's personality

I don’t think she actually has the “talent” if yk what I mean, like in singing and dancing, but maybe she might if Aka decides to. And yeah she can replicate Ai's personality, but personality is different from Charisma and confidence yk? I prefer kana btw

Jul 21, 2023 5:48 PM

#60

GFGIvoltage99

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Akane is so much better its not even funny. But Ruby>>>both

Jul 21, 2023 7:30 PM

#61

Brittaman12

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kingsley_017 said:
I like Akane, but I love Kana. Kana for me is relatable, entertaining, knowledgeable and realistic (yeah realistic in a fictional show, whatever 😂). While aside for Akane's talents, she's kinda that cliche timid anime girl, with hot looks (which would explain why ppl automatically like her). Ppl might find Kana kinda annoying, but that's what makes her unique imo, plus her character development is great, she's not just into only Aqua(like other Shounen female leads whose sole purpose is to crush for the MC), she also her own self aspiring to be an capable actress despite her popularity downfall and neglected by the same ppl who supported and lifted her up. She's also just downbad for a boyfriend😂

My bad, i let my inner Kana fanboy overflow and wrote a frikin Para 🤣

No, I get it. She seems to be way more fleshed out and real than a lot of female characters in these types of stories. Her presence definitely makes the show more enjoyable, not to say that it wasn't enjoyable in the first place.

Jul 21, 2023 7:33 PM

#62

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ttc1001 said:
Someone please clarify, as I genuinely don’t understand; how did so many people become attached to Akane, to the point it’s almost a split between her and Kana?

Kana was put in the show in such a way that attachment is an obvious result, whether for viewers or for Aqua, but to me, Akane was never given opportunities for viewers to become attached anymore than Ruby has. That is, inevitably some people will root for Akane just as some do for Ruby, but they will be a minority, because Akane and Ruby weren’t pushed in that way.

Yet of course, Akane fans aren’t really a minority. Can someone point out the “points of attachment” for Akane? I like Akane, but she literally never even came across as a viable “candidate” for Aqua?

I think that Akane got a lot of attachment from the short story arc she had about halfway through the first season. Without spoiling, I think that there was some relatability there for a lot of people, but obviously, not for everybody.

Jul 21, 2023 7:35 PM

#63

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Jeonghannieee said:

GiobertoGio said:
Will Akane be an idol? Since she has the ability to faithfully portray Ai's personality

Realistically, I think it would be hard for someone to make it big if they seemed to be mirroring someone else's personality. Akane is acting like Ai, but she isn't Ai. It's hard to attract a lot of attention from people if you're not being yourself.

Jul 21, 2023 10:27 PM

#64

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Tea_leaf_ said:
kana, akane is a bitch

Akane. Kana is a bitch who always get jealous like wtf. Beyond childish

Jul 22, 2023 1:44 AM

#65

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LegacyLunatic said:
Two words:

Akane Supremacy.

agreed! she is so goated

Jul 22, 2023 1:48 AM

#66

1-Zzz

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RandomGuy1998 said:

Tea_leaf_ said:
kana, akane is a bitch

Akane. Kana is a bitch who always get jealous like wtf. Beyond childish

If you catch up with the manga you will understand why I said that

I hated kana at the start but she gets much better,
also jealousy is a normal human emotion .
Her rival got together with her crush. How else is she supposed to feel?

1-ZzzJul 22, 2023 1:56 AM

Jul 22, 2023 3:42 AM

#67

Marizet

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Dec 2022

I love them both.. I can't decide...

Jul 22, 2023 9:17 AM

#68

Mathilde_Z

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Apr 2022

I'm TEAM Kana 🤗

Jul 22, 2023 3:15 PM

#69

StyxParadise

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Kana 100%.

Don't really care about Akane tbh.

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Jul 22, 2023 4:05 PM

#70

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We all know that Ruby and Miyako are the much superior options. Family >>>> Hoes.

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Jul 22, 2023 4:12 PM

#71

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I don't care about shipping, I don't care what romantic arrangements end up resulting. But on a level of craft, Kana is the outstandingly written character in this show. At least as far as evidenced by the episodes so far.

Jul 22, 2023 5:02 PM

#72

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Best Girl Arima Kana ❤️❤️❤️

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🦊BUNKASAI 2024🏮

Jul 22, 2023 10:20 PM

#73

Suprgamr123

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In terms of who's the better character I think Akane is slightly better but as a love interest for Aqua if he has to have one, Kana has zero competition.

Jul 23, 2023 3:48 AM

#74

spoonlicker3852

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Mar 2023

Im caught up with the manga so AKANE SUPREMACY NO#1 YANDARE

Jul 23, 2023 9:30 AM

#75

Dorothy4783y4

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Jan 2023

Ruby should be with Aqua.
change my mind

Jul 23, 2023 11:18 AM

#76

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Jul 2023

kana supremacy. Her character fits more as an opposite of aqua. Aqua only sees akane as the parts of ai he is still holding on to.

Jul 28, 2023 2:08 PM

#77

marquinti2

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Lots of good points over here, so I'm gonna add mine.

I'm attached to Kana's character because she's that type who works hard as an actress despite the neglect she's been given by her parents, managers, supporters, etc. as a child actress. So, I lreally admire her in episode 4 in the karaoke scene with Aqua as she finally admitted her flaws. She grew up over time by listening to her superiors and working well with her colleagues.

Akane is somewhat relatable to fans who underwent depression, cyberbullying, etc. I love her as a person and as a stage actress. Who could top her earnest attitude in the LoveNow arc. What I like best about her are her detective skills. She could really make a good detective given her insighful mind and acting skills.

Who do I prefer between the two? I couldn't say. Both are incredible women with very admirable talents. None of them should end up with Aqua (as the guy's first and only love is Ai Hoshino). Kana and Akane should romantically end up with guys who'll cherish them and love them for who they are.

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Marianne

~Effort, Fortitude, and Tenacity

Jul 28, 2023 10:21 PM

#78

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LegacyLunatic said:
Two words:

Akane Supremacy.

*Makima supremacy* that's what u meant, right?

Jul 28, 2023 10:22 PM

#79

OnePiece7Sh1

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Ruby Hoshino🤷🏻‍♀️
Both sucks, especially Akane aka blue hair Makima

Jul 28, 2023 10:24 PM

#80

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RandomGuy1998 said:

Tea_leaf_ said:
kana, akane is a bitch

Akane. Kana is a bitch who always get jealous like wtf. Beyond childish

So is Akane. A 'shy' looking girl who can make yandere faces & copy dead people. Both sucks, Ai better

Jul 28, 2023 10:24 PM

#81

OnePiece7Sh1

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spoonlicker3852 said:
Im caught up with the manga so AKANE SUPREMACY NO#1 YANDARE

I think blud likes Makima too☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

Jul 28, 2023 10:28 PM

#82

OnePiece7Sh1

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Tea_leaf_ said:
kana, akane is a bitch

very true, Akane is makima in a slice of life

Jul 29, 2023 8:06 AM

#83

1-Zzz

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OnePiece7Sh1 said:

RandomGuy1998 said:

Akane. Kana is a bitch who always get jealous like wtf. Beyond childish

So is Akane. A 'shy' looking girl who can make yandere faces & copy dead people. Both sucks, Ai better

finally someone said it👏🏼

Jul 29, 2023 9:03 AM

#84

LegacyLunatic

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OnePiece7Sh1 said:

LegacyLunatic said:
Two words:

Akane Supremacy.

*Makima supremacy* that's what u meant, right?

No, that's not what I meant. Makima is pretty cool tho.

"Shinji, crank that Soulja Boy."

Sep 9, 2023 6:15 AM

#85

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ZeroTwoLuv said:

SoHaN_Lv999 said:
kana ❤ I love her and she is the only one who deserves aqua

Cute look to you with hopes

I want to tell you the same thing { cute }. but reality is really cruel . why ?

Sep 16, 2023 10:55 AM

#86

ebiiwewok

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TEAM KANA!!! why? i just love her interaction with MC, the way she expressed herself to him is so cute

Sep 21, 2023 12:53 PM

#87

FrierenSimpKing

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I don't remember the last time a character resonated with me as strongly as Akane did

Dec 4, 2023 11:44 PM

#88

Lizard342

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Akane is a freaking psycho it's not wrong to say she can carry a knife with a bouquet in the way of killing someone but with a smile on her face and thinks "I'll correct everything" the girl doesn't have any considerations about her actions that can harm her family and mostly can add an extra layer of ptsd on aqua's existing ptsd lol.
Akane is only genius in her work but she lacks common sense and maturity 🙄 I never care about shipping but Aquaxakane is and will always be a big no.

Dec 7, 2023 5:59 AM

#89

FONZACUS

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aqua ftw

jk, kana for me since shes funnier, akanes impersonation was a showstopper tho, almost had me switch

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Jan 25, 8:27 AM

#90

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I like Akane better, but I think Aqua will end up with Kana.

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