With Aqua and Ruby’s saga officially over after the conclusion of Oshi no Ko, fan reception wasn’t exceptionally strong to the final chapters. Due perhaps to expectations of a happier ending and more pleasant epilogues for its male lead, the seinen manga still captivated public manga discourse with its poignant commentary on the entertainment industry. As the manga’s artist, Mengo Yokoyari, took to X (formerly Twitter), she addressed the difficulty of having a nuanced and frank discussion after Oshi no Ko’s conclusion, especially with how hard she worked on it.

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