Aug 17, 2024
A stunning season with a plot-less plot.
TLDR; Oshi no ko season 2 should have been a separate anime (except few scenes) rather than a sequel to the season 1. Maybe a side-story?
Edit: Alright I am taking one for you guys (I'll update this list as I watch the episodes), Fillers (About stage play/not related to story): Ep 1,2,3,6,7,8 ; Related to original story: None till now ; Mixed: Ep 4,5,9
When reviewing TV shows, I focus on engagement, animation quality, sound design, character design & development, and world-building. Unfortunately, even with impressive visuals and sound, a show can falter if the story doesn’t deliver.
🎨 Visuals &
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Sound:
The show excels in animation and soundtrack. The visuals and animation quality are smooth and detailed, and the soundtrack is enjoyable. Character designs are unique and well-crafted. Despite these strengths, the story’s weaknesses overshadow them.
📚 Genre & Storyline:
Initially, Oshi no Ko centered on the mystery of Hoshino Ai’s death and Aqua’s quest to uncover the truth. However, Season 2 shifts its focus to the stage play adaptation of Abiko Sensei’s manga. This change in focus makes the show feel more like a slice-of-life series rather than the supernatural drama it started as. The plot about the stage play doesn’t manage to be as engaging as the original storyline.
⏳ Lack of Progress:
By Episode 6, the story feels stagnant, with minimal progress since Season 1. Episodes 4 and 5 show some development, but it’s not enough compared to the momentum of the previous season. The story seems to drift without clear direction.
👥 Character Introduction:
The show struggles with character development. New characters are introduced abruptly and without much context, making it hard to grasp their significance. This rushed introduction can be overwhelming and hinders emotional connection.
⚖️ Peaks & Pitfalls:
Episodes 4 and 5 offer some promise but fail to maintain momentum. The show often feels visually stunning but lacking in substance, leaving viewers feeling disconnected. It rather generates a new mystery of why even those episode even exists and what they have got to do with the original story. Even the background soundtrack, which starts strong, sometimes feels mismatched with the visuals, affecting the overall experience.
📈 Final Verdict:
If you’re curious about this show, start with the first episode. If it grabs your attention, continue watching. You might enjoy it if you like SOL showbiz stories, but if it feels disjointed or unengaging with your expectation from the first season, try speeding it up (1.5x or 2x) to see if it improves. Episodes 4 and 5 might give you some hope, but if the story hasn’t hooked you by Episode 6, it might be time to move on.
P.S. I rewrote whole review as it was confusing previously...
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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