Oshi No Ko Episode 1--Prologue // Reaction and Discussion

Shorter discussion this video due to SD card running out of space. YOU KNOW WE WILL MAKE UP FOR IT NEXT EPISODE’S INTRO
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Anna and Ben react and discuss season 1, episode 1 of Oshi No Ko! #OshiNoKo
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00:00 Intro
01:10 Reaction to Show
36:44 Discussion
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[@AutoSaveFamily]

hi! ben here, we did react to the after credit. I’m a dummy and forgot to include it. I’ll put it in the intro for next ep!

[@Mashmallow_31]

You guys should also react to the full MV of the opening song in the next episode's reaction! Its title is Idol by Yoasobi. Also check out the English lyrics, it will make episode 1 hit harder.

[@manhcuong3035]

my man was in pain lol

[@user-uu1hv8nv6i]

I feel sad for them all good mom 😢

[@supersilva2]

I lost it when Anna started bopping to the ending song and Ben was dead inside! 😆

[@theholyman3275]

Lol

[@ben-san9677]

34:53 The same drink, _and_ he poured an extra glass for Ai because she was finally 20... 😭

[@TrickyJebus]

they dont read comments

[@UFOinDisguise]

Aka Akasaka Sensei casually playing Apex and watching Vtubers while writing bangers like Kaguya-Sama and Oshi No ko.

[@angelicaph483]

Damn, my man Aka is built different lol

[@DirtyCommieMedia]

Sensei plays apex? Hold tf up wha-

[@ReneeKy]

@@DirtyCommieMedia bro put apex content in kaguya sama lmao even talking about meta.

[@Magnustopheles]

​@Atheist Biologist most recent stream I've seen was with Matsuri I believe

[@kennethleep8378]

@@Magnustopheles the man has culture and taste I see. Carry on then sir.

[@maxinai_]

I love how their reaction to the ending (36:28) was exaclty like i felt: One part: "Wow, this song is a banger", the other part: *i feel dead inside*

[@shutdahellup69420]

im glad i wasnt the only one

[@spoodermanxxmlgxx]

Since you guys didn’t mention it in the intro I’m gonna assume no one told you guys, but the manga is written by the same guy who made Kaguya-sama! Although he writes the story just like for Kaguya, someone else illustrates the art for the Oshi No Mo manga. So it’s actually a conjoined effort for the manga which is kinda unique! I’m sure you guys will notice the writing style for sure the more you watch and problem notice some similarities now that you’ve been made aware of it.

[@reggie1847]

Ty for telling me, I might just read the manga and watch the anime at the same time, since I did the same for Kaguya.

[@snowwolf342]

Tbf, having a different writer and artist is not uncommon in manga. A great note is that the artist is Mengo Yokoyari of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum's Wish) fame.

[@deutschvanderlinde6900]

its not that uncommon. A good chunk of manga is like that, including every single novel adaptation(which is a good chunk of all recently serialized manga) and almost every webtoon. And a lot of 'mangaka' are actually multiple people working as a group under one single name

[@yaoya808-54]

脚本であって作画はしていない

[@emikusz]

It really is not that uncommon, a famous example is Death Note.

[@eugenejamesmora5881]

Rie Takahashi nailed her character completely. Thanks to her performance, those last lines she gave lives rent free in my heart just like kaori's letter to kousei. 😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@realize8405]

ah so that's why that "i love you'" gave me goosebumps lol.

[@MustangD]

The choice of Rudy's voice actor was just impeccable.

[@Shigeru0508]

Also the voice of Puck from Re:Zero and Puck is the spirit cat from Emilia who has the same voice as Ai. It´s all connected :o

[@MustangD]

@@Shigeru0508 it just clicked. TY.

actress

[@MustangD]

@ oh yeah true

[@beyondviolet]

*Ruby

[@arwenlostlorn6569]

Yay I'm so excited for this!! Also color me shocked that Autosave has only 20 minutes of discussion to this absolute masterpiece of an opener lol. Oh well!

[@DestianoY]

Same i thought they're going to have like 50 minutes+ lol

[@AutoSaveFamily]

Check description ;( after a faulty SD card we only had one to record on and ran out of space. We will make up for it as there is tons we want to say! ^•^

[@ArlanKels]

I want to say I'm excited to see this, but you know. That ending....

[@arwenlostlorn6569]

​@@AutoSaveFamily Ahh I see, I'm sorry to hear about your sd card! Excited to hear all your thoughts on this in the next video then :D

[@sykktwt8490]

​@@AutoSaveFamilyPatiently awating a normal video length sized intro for the next episode :p Like the good ol' days of AoT where you guys used to have like 45 minute intros in some videos :D

[@brandonshakmovies]

the story is made by the same mangaka that made Kaguya so its propably going to be very good in general

[@tobiasarevalo9929]

It is

[@yourhiqhnesss]

the romance part of oshi no ko, as expected, is top tier

[@bryanmolina1913]

@@yourhiqhnesss your getting me hyped up pretty early ngl

[@Akirashirogayanaki9322]

@@yourhiqhnesss it definitely is. Character developement is also good among characters

[@fstargazer]

So glad you guys reacted to this. SD card running out is unfortunate, but I really am looking forward to the discussions you guys will have about the show, especially since this first episode talks about several themes that KZbinrs may relate with. I even saw this one reactor having an hour long discussion and having a mental breakdown about the fact that the "lies" that Ai mentions applies to reactors as well, as he wants to somewhat play the emotions up for the camera.

[@makizzan7803]

which reactor???

[@fstargazer]

@@makizzan7803 Pinkcubed.

[@lucas_h]

@@fstargazer Oh I love that guy, just finished binging his Madoka Magica reactions.

[@moonchild943]

Who?😊

[@derweeblord]

To be honest, the op fits the show pretty well. Here are the lyrics (Source: Genius) [Intro: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ] Show us the incredible smile that ravages the media Her secrets are mysterious and unknown Even her flaws are within her area You are a perfect liar, oh, [Ms.] genius idol (You're my savior, you're my saving grace) [Verse 1: ikura] What did you eat today? What's your favorite book? Where would you go if you went out? "I haven't eaten anything" "That is a secret" No matter what question you ask, I have to answer ambiguously [Verse 2: ikura] It's all so uneventful, yet dazzlingly The secrets that seem visible have the taste of honey "I don't have this" and "I don't have that" "What's your type?" "Who's your partner?" Come on, answer me [Pre-Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ] "Falling in love with someone? (Hey! Hey!) I don't even know what that means" (Hey! Hey!) I can't tell if it's true or a lie (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) Those words make me fall for someone again (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) They make me fall in love again [Chorus: ikura] Everyone is captivated by you You are the ultimate perfect idol You'll never appear again A reincarnation of Venus Ah, with that smile, you make everyone love you Those eyes and those words, even if they're lies That is the perfect Ai [Verse 3: ikura] Yes, yes, that child is special We are the foil from beginning to end We are passers-by who make the idols more dazzling There is no way everything is thanks to that child It's cheeky There's no way envy and jealousy don't exist This is not a joke That's why I can't forgive The you who are not perfect I can't forgive you I can't forgive myself I only accept the you who are stronger than anyone else [Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ] Everyone believes and admires That the strongest idol is invincible Not even a single weakness can be seen A reincarnation of Venus Don't show weakness like this (Hey! Hey!) Don't let people see the unknown side of you (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) It doesn't have to be one of a kind (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) That's the truest love (Hey!) [Bridge: ikura] The media is boiling with her favorite smile Only this secret is completely hidden A career built on fake love This is my own version of love Aqua shines brightly even when in sweat The eyelids that hid Ruby Sing, dance, flutter, I am Maria Yes, lies are the best form of love [Pre-Chorus: ikura] Even though I've never been loved by anyone And never loved anyone The lies I tell will someday come true That's what I believe [Chorus: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ] Someday, I will get everything I want I'm such a greedy idol Because I want to love everyone as they are Today, I'll tell a lie again (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) Hoping it will come true someday (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) But even then (Hey! Hey!) I didn't say anything to you and you (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) [Outro: ikura & REAL AKIBA BOYZ] Ah, I finally said it This is definitely not a lie I love you (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! You're my savior, my true savior, my saving grace)

[@supersilva2]

Just from this episode, I observed that Ruby is taking inspiration from Ai's life while Aqua's motivation is Ai's death.

[@user-bq9zk6qr2f]

OMG I seriously waited for you to react to this show. I'm SO HAPPY.

[@IHasAnAwesomeFace]

You have no idea how excited I am to see you guys reacting to this show!

[@yellowsnake7300]

36:37 I paused there and the difference in your faces was so hilarious I had a laughing fit for a solid 2 minutes. I see you guys have very different ways of processing traumatic scenes 😂

[@goby1764]

I think you guys will mesh super well with this show. Can't wait for discussions

[@kallistikaleid]

I'm so glad ya'll could get in on this while it's fresh. What an insane first episode, right?!? Home dude's face during that whole goodbye scene....it was perfect. The effort it would take to hold it all in as Ai gives her full love at the end....Herculean. Just watched episode 2 today, and damn....it is gonna be a ride. I already caught myself furiously recommending this show at work tonight.

[@kaipalaran8005]

i love how you discuss and dont just react. and i love how you articulate your thoughts on all the little details. subscribed.

[@cipper12]

Oh man you guys are reacting to this! Super excited to know what you guys think about it 😂 Favorite reactors ❤❤❤

[@kaifmallick9788]

Just wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart for reacting to this ❤❤

[@ajgov]

I’m so glad y’all are reacting to this!

[@Panic0funraver]

Really loving you guys reacting. Hope the channel blows up

[@user-kt3cb9tr7g]

エピソードを終わった後にベンが疲れてるの面白すぎた😂 ベンとアナの2人が推しの子を見てくれたのが本当に嬉しいです！ありがとう！！！！thanks!!!🎉

[@user-eu8wz5zd6d]

ほんと！それ！ アニメファンとして、 日本人として

[@someoneofsomething]

i've returned from watching your reactions & discussions all the way from 1x1 to 1x5, and i can say that i very much like the way you guys do your thing. i'm glad i found you guys via oshi no ko reactions search query! i'll be rooting for you guys (non-parasocially) from now on!

[@alvarel16]

Excited for your reactions guys! This is a great story, and I'm sure you will love the writing since You Loved Kaguya 😊

[@jayjaywarrior1207]

OHHH MY GODDDDD I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE DISCUSSION ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@simviation2791]

Banger reaction! Also, congrats on the 50k!! Best reactors hands down 🔥🔥

[@curioppyty]

i absolutely loved your guys' energy and analysis! hate that you guys cried tho bc it made ME cry again😭😭😭

[@humourlessjester3584]

Because you both loved Love is War so much I was not at all surprised that you'd love the writing in this one. Aka Akasaka's fingerprints are all over this work that I can feel his writing throughout it but it's still a completely unique piece that stands on its own.

[@kenarbyperez2946]

OMG I've been waiting for you guys to react to this series! Also, out of most of the reaction channels that I saw react on this one, you guys were the one of the only ones that actually pay attention down to the intricacies and little details of the anime which is what I expected of you guys. BUT WHAT I DID NOT EXPECT TO SEE IS THE WAY YOU GUYS REACTED TO AI'S DEATH SCENE especially Ben. I've scene Ai's death scene for so many times at this point already and have cried to it multiple times but there was a point where I just stopped crying especially when I noticed that some reactors' crying on that scene felt so fake. But when I saw Ben trying so desperately to not cry, it was clear to me that he's emotion was completely genuine and it reminded me of how I felt the first time I watched that scene so much that I just began to Ugly Cry like a baby with him and the way Ana tried to laugh it off whilst crying got me laughing while crying too XD Anyway, thanks for the amazing content guys. I hope to see you guys react to series more into the future and I cannot wait for the next Mushoku Tensei reaction alreadyyy!!!

[@msguy5877]

FYI, Aqua's VA is the same as Rudy's from Mushuko Tensei

[@arwenlostlorn6569]

Omg I thought he sounded familiar ! Him being voiced by Rudy's VA just makes so much sense lol.

[@regis_d]

But we are taking about character not VA

[@allenor26]

I will not be surprised when their VA voice a blonde-hair reincarnated kid again in the future

[@Halofreakanoid]

It's only for young Aqua though, teenage Aqua is Takeo Otsuka.

[@msguy5877]

@@Halofreakanoid Look it up. They both have the same VA. At least when aqua was a baby.

[@powd3r392]

God I love your guys' reaction so much and I'm so glad u started watching this...Now I'm gonna add one more video I'm gonna be looking forward to right alongside Mushoku

[@kurimiaisukurimu]

Funny you mentioned Rudy because they're voiced by the same exact VA

[@Hendartogaming]

man...i've been watching you guys fore like 3 or 4 months now (first playlist i react to is RE:ZERO) and i alwyas never disapointed by you guys. the effort to write down notes, crafting teories and some of them even wilder and better than the canon event, and care to discusion until all the milk of that each and every episode dry make me happy. (i dont know why) every time i get burnout whene i working on my project, i always go to this channel and take some rest in the reaction part, and start working again on my project as listening your discussion as like i listening to podcast, and its make my job a lot of enjoyeble! sorry for bad english becous im from another side of planet hehehe. lov you guys.

[@topotu_7473]

Rudeus back at it again getting reincarnated

[@supportloafism9389]

As an original manga reader, the fact you're reacting to this makes me so happy-I can't wait for the rest of the show!

[@zerothz7711]

I've waited for your guys' reaction to this anime! It's probably one of the best manga out there currently!

[@antoandroppa885]

Great reaction, as always! I love how your minds work. By the way, I recommend you guys checking the lyrics for the song. It's a perfect depiction of Ai's state of mind.

[@oldfashionedkiwi1791]

I was waiting for this reaction guys

[@drfeyn9n7]

thank you guys 😭🤍

[@shonklander]

glad you guys picked up this show

[@rikbartels9076]

If you guys are going to have an extended intro for the next episode you should totally consider checking out the opening MV Idol by Yoasobi!

[@Hronika-kw5pl]

A really great show/manga excited for your reaction Will watch later when I'm free 😊

[@KoreanBeauty1985]

Finally reacting to it ❤

[@luceafarul5740]

36:28 there are two types of people

[@heinrichvongotzen398]

Fun fact, it set in the same universe with kaguya love is war, same author

[@szhua]

the last three lines of lyrics in the ending song (actually opening) are heart breaking

[@themetronomian7239]

This is gunna be just 👌👌

[@kakyoinsearings7036]

Woah wait, are you the tea dude?? I remember watching your Banana Fish reactions, it's cool to see someone else on your channel!

[@filipeoliveiraladislau4533]

50:00 my favorite line is here the thing about "the content surounding Ai death" being exausted on the thrid day

[@alexbaltimore]

😂 Ben u went through the roller coaster I did watching this first episode lmao

[@freknivek1565]

So, as you guys love Kaguya sama, this story is written by the same author so you can bet that this is gonna be good

[@user-ji8tg2lw5l]

thanks for watching oshinoko!

[@kovobanga1559]

You are the best guys. I feel bad about that I didn't catch my tears during the watching this episode before you. But I'd say, I was a victim of hype. I expected the series be way darker, based on everyone else's reaction. But I was definitely kooked after second episode. Their growing up seems as very interesting perspective. I have a sibling, so it almost inevitable.

[@SMashborn]

Honestly it's refreshing to watch people who is actually open minded about the premise from the get go 😍😍😍 And I remember they are watching Rudy story at the same time ahahaha

[@naftulzvi3353]

The show conditions you to those unique eyes and then hard focuses on the light leaving them as she dies. *Deep breath*

[@-_Unknown_User_-]

Plus the detail of the star in Aquas eyes turning dark when they are planning something bad

[@ArlanKels]

Think it's a great touch how when her life flashed before her eyes Ai only saw her life after she had her children. The director also did a lot of nice other things. I'm looking forward to people doing huge analysis of this "episode"(Movie) and all the choices made.

[@Halofreakanoid]

And a couple memories with the Saitous too. It's all just what became her family. Nothing about the idol industry, her childhood, etc... Akasaka (and the director for this) really went "How can we make this the most painful personal tragedy our audience has witnessed?" and went for it.

[@lop90ful1]

This was unexpected byt very welcome

[@ChiefBones]

Comment prior to watching: You notice baby Aqua is Rudeus Greyrat?

[@StyxTVv]

It's funny you bring up how Aqua wouldnt get along with Rudeus, considering they share a voice actress

[@Halofreakanoid]

Young Aqua in this ep, at least.

[@user-fs3wu5ec3b]

I AM SOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@awanuddigokuro4371]

36:30 Anna bopping to the ending credit as Ben succumed in trauma... Yea...

[@rina2559]

You two were the only reaction I've seen in which you were already aware that the director "raising" Aqua was possibly not in the literal sense, but more of a mentorship sense. I appreciated how closely you followed the details of the storyline!!

[@scorpion8331]

Ah its still hits me where it hurts 😢

[@toki_madoushi]

So nice to see you guys enjoy this new Anime! It's a real bummer for the recording issue, but it happens! The manga won a bunch of JP awards over the years and I'm really looking forward the adaptation. The author put a lot of thought in the story, but unfortunately some of it gets lost in the translation since there's so much stuff that can't be translated, like with how the character names are written. Hoshino(星野) = Star Field (I made a video on the first episode, if anyone is interested for more~~) You guys are covering so many good shows presently, can't wait for more MT, Re:Zero and S;G! Keep up the good reactions~

[@jasoncosmic1996]

Damn you...! DAMN YOU!!! Damn you for making me cry!! 😭😭

[@mikezen1998]

Hi new Sub here.. love ur content so far, also for note, the eye pattern are symbolic and only "we" as the viewer of the show can watch the eye pattern. it's not only a trait of the main character but also some kind of symbol of the character ambition/feeling. especially about hate, lie, and loving. that's why you notice in the epilogue the star can be turn into dark, or bright or even dissapear (when Ai dies). it's similar how in anime artstyle , the eyes can change shape/color/ size when the character expressing their emotion, but the writer took a specific unique art direction for the pupil lol.

[@TheUlf]

Oh ho ho ho! Welcome to Oshi No Ko!!

[@zero2champion419]

Ben, my reaction was your reaction. I was just tramatized and I didn't want to let go to Ai. I was falling for her character and cheering for her so much... My mother passed away when I was three, I can relate to this so much... It's just damn.... I mean damn. Idk if I even want to give the "real story" a chance because the prologue's "theme" of "Ai's raise to the top as she learns what Love is" already had me sold. This got so wild, I can't wait to see what happens next, but Ai left a strong impression, even her ending made you want to hug and protect.

[@crimsonpotemkin]

36:36 The look of a man going through it

[@McBrobear]

Did no one tell you guys who the author is?

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Seeing this episode I understood how wrathful paladins feel when they aim to burn something in righteous fire. The beautiful truly set your heart aflame, and when it is snuffed out, the world is left with a wound upon it.

[@rikuzais]

YAYYY OSHI NO KO REACTION

[@BRaan]

This episode hit me like a truck, and not the kind where I get sent to a happy fantasy world.

[@erjeee91]

thank youuuuu ❤❤❤

[@ururvuu2]

OSHI means “favorite idol “ ＝AI KO means “a girl “ or “kids “ same time.＝aqua and ruby OSHI no KO means “favorite idol girl “ and “ Aqua and ruby" its double meaning!

[@beckrogers6934]

I knew this was coming this is gonna be amazing. Made by the same person who made Love is War so this show of def gonna be a classic

[@TwistedE13]

"I noticed that they never found his body" Put a pin in that. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Putting A Pin In That. You will be doing that conspiracy meme with the dude with the pin board and strings. XD

[@genbaacat2023]

Do you know C part in this episode 1? There after ending theme song.

[@kallistikaleid]

BTW, did ya'll see the end credit scene? Doesn't seem like it. :( React to the full OP with lyrics. It basically tells the whole 1st episode story with epic beats and boss ass raps.

[@wakaba2015]

押しの子も良いけど今期の一押しは天国大魔境なんですよ…考察好きのお二人にぴったりです！

[@rotmistrzjanm8776]

I love the fact that child Aqua share VA with Rudeus. When he pretended to be god I thought he is gonna cast a waterball xD

[@ART3MIS_1904]

Love your reactions. You missed an after credit scene.

[@user-pm3ow5ks8x]

it was amazing 1st ep. I was surprised they called it Oshi no ko without renaming in English. It's awsome coz Oshi no Ko has double (or more) meanings so it mustve been hard to translate it. Oshi is a newer (10 - 15 years old) japanese slang word for someone/charactor one favs/loves/supports. Also ko means child(children)/little girl/boy or simply girl/boy. So when I didnt know anything about the story, and just know its about "Idol," I thought Oshi no ko meant "My favorite girl (Idol)" first. then later finds out wait! ko meant children!?

[@NoName-fz9qm]

Hells paradise next🙏

[@user-uz4rt6cn7l]

There is the last scene after the ending song. You should watch this episode until the last scene!

[@nya69696]

Yeah, disappointing. Unforgivable, Let's go grab some flower, I'll drive let's go 🌼🔪🩸 Jk 😅😂

[@supersilva2]

It's interesting that in two of Aka Akasaka's works, Oshi no Ko and Kaguya-sama, he goes really in depth of putting on masks or fronts for other people, lying, and faking till you make it. It seems he really enjoys exploring that concept.

[@theruthlessotaku4483]

Oshi No Ko reaction!!! We are aliveeee!!!

[@gojojyrking1996]

Did you watch the end credit. Its nothing important but its just something nice to see at the end

[@mcalpingeoffery]

There is a post credit scene on the first episode!

[@Nholes]

13:35 well, it's the same VA as Rudeus 😂 Oh, and Ai's VA is the same as Satella from Re:Zero that you started reacting recently.

[@Aliveee24]

it hurts so much 😭

[@kkj_-ry4kt]

You guys are a really good reactor combo tbh, Ben takes note of every important thing to talk about, while Ann has nothing to worry about and enjoys the fullest xDD Some channels really bothering with some jokes and it's annoying to watch, and even worst they just read the synopsis before watching it 🤣🤣 and mumbling about her death while watching too oh my god... (I'm sorry I want to vent a little xD)

[@Halofreakanoid]

I think Ann is good at noticing things too tho

[@suvazul]

18:51 This right here. This is it. Same smile. =)

[@lil-na]

Didn't you guys see the video that Ai recorded on the twins' one year birthday?

[@onur6145]

Ahh, it is nice to see Rudeus again.

[@sam_mitschiro]

Oshi No Ko, Re:Zero, Steins:gate. They really are out to emotionally scar themselves with their current selection of shows xD

[@SinzPet-]

Love that top tbh

[@fikrisuhaimi7546]

Alsoooo, if you didn't notice. Ai has the same voice as Satella from Re:Zero