A thorough investigation into why the live-action version of Oshi no Ko is so bad! Was it a casting mistake or were expectations too high?

A live-action adaptation of the popular work "Oshi no Ko" was announced in 2024. This news caused a big stir among fans of the original work and anime. However, at the same time, negative voices such as "It's terrible" and "Stop it" spread online, causing controversy.

In this article, we will take a deeper look at the criticisms of the live-action adaptation and the reasons for them, summarizing the pros and cons. We will also take a closer look at the intentions of the original author and production team, as well as the expectations of fans. Please read to the end.

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1. Basic information about the live-action version of "Oshi no Ko"
2. Negative comments online: Why are people calling it "terrible"?
3. Positive feedback and expectations
4. Comments from Aka Akasaka, the original author of Oshi no Ko, regarding the live-action adaptation
5. Summary and author's opinion

1. Basic information about the live-action version of "Oshi no Ko"

"Oshi no Ko" is a popular manga written by Aka Akasaka (original author) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, which was adapted into a TV anime in 2023 and became a social phenomenon. A live-action adaptation project was then announced in 2024, and will be developed in two parts: a drama series and a movie.

Distribution and release schedule

▪️Drama series: Available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from 9:00 PM on Thursday, November 28, 2024 (8 episodes)
▪️Theatrical version: Nationwide release from Friday, December 20, 2024

📽️Main cast

▪️Hoshino Aqua : Sakurai Umi
▪️Actor : Saito Asuka
▪️Role of Hoshino Ruby : Nagisa Saito
▪️The role of Arima Kana : Nanoka Hara
▪️Akane Kurokawa : Mizuki Kayashima
▪️MEM Cho : Ano

The production team is made up of experienced staff who have worked on popular dramas and movies, and the scale and attention of the project is very high. However, it is also true that there was a lot of backlash against the cast selection and visual appearance.

2. Negative comments online: Why are people calling it "terrible"?

Most of the criticism of the live-action adaptation of "Oshi no Ko" can be divided into three categories:

1️⃣It has a strong cosplay feel

Many fans commented that the released key visuals and promotional images "look like cosplay" and "look cheap." Many pointed out that the attempt to reproduce the vivid colors of the original work as they were lost realism.

Specific opinions

👤 "The hairstyle and outfit look cheap."
👤 "The result of just carrying over the manga design as is is just unnatural."
👤 "They tried too hard to look like the character, and it ended up looking unnatural."

2️⃣Dissatisfaction with cast selection

Many fans were dissatisfied with the poor reproduction of the main cast, especially the gap between the real-life and the real-life central characters such as Hoshino Aqua and Hoshino Ai.

Specific criticism

👤 "Kaion Sakurai, who plays Aqua, is too young and not cool enough"
👤 "Saito Asuka is beautiful, but I don't feel any seductiveness or maternal love from Ai."
👤 "I wish they had chosen an actor with better acting skills."

3️⃣ Concerns about the reproducibility of the live-action version

"Oshi no Ko" is a unique work that realistically depicts the behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry while also including elements of mystery. Many fans are concerned about how much of the complex worldview and characters can be reproduced in live action.

Frequently cited issues

▪️Child actor's acting ability: How faithfully can they portray Aqua and Ruby as children?
▪️CG and special effects: How do you visualize scenes that are difficult to recreate in real life, such as a baby dancing wotagei?
▪️Depiction of the dark side of the entertainment industry: To what extent is sharp social criticism like that of the original acceptable?

3. Positive feedback and expectations

Despite the criticism, there are still fans who are excited about the live-action version of "Oshi no Ko." Some fans have high hopes for the production team's enthusiasm and the cast's efforts.

Example of a positive opinion : "Saito Asuka's Hoshino Ai is beautiful. I'm looking forward to the singing scene!"
👤 "Ano-san, who plays MEM-cho, is perfect for the character!"
👤 "I was surprised at the high quality of B-Komachi's live performance scenes."

Additionally, the cast's acting and the music shown in the promotional video have been praised for being of high quality, and there are growing voices among some people who believe that the live-action version will be a success.

4. Comments from Aka Akasaka, the original author of Oshi no Ko, regarding the live-action adaptation

The original author, Akasaka Aka, commented on the live-action adaptation as follows:

"Oshi no Ko is a work that touches upon the dark side of the entertainment industry, and I thought that its content would make it difficult to adapt into a live-action version. However, seeing the enthusiasm of the cast and production team, I am excited to see this challenge through to the end."

Although Akasaka-sensei was initially skeptical about adapting the series into a live-action film, he ultimately came to believe in the efforts of the production team and showed his support.

5. Summary and author's opinion

The live-action adaptation of "Oshi no Ko" has been met with mixed reactions ever since it was announced, leaving people feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety.

Main points of criticism

▪️Inconsistency between the cast and the character image▪️Unnaturalness in visuals and costumes▪️Limits on reproducibility due to live-action adaptation

On the other hand, the expected elements

▪️High-quality production by a stellar production team▪️The enthusiasm of the cast and the perfection of the promotion

As the author, I believe that the success of this live-action project depends on how faithfully it can reproduce the appeal of the original work. With the release of the drama series and the movie approaching, I hope that it will be a work that meets the expectations of fans.

Thank you for reading to the end. What do you think about the live-action version of "Oshi no Ko"? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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