Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima from \u201cOshi no Ko\u201d are spreading holiday cheer with special Christmas-themed cards and a heartfelt video message for fans.<\/p>\n
The official social media platforms for \u201cOshi no Ko\u201d have shared delightful holiday illustrations featuring Akane and Kana, adding a festive touch to the season. Kana\u2019s illustration depicts her with a cute stuffed rabbit she received as a gift under the Christmas tree. Fans familiar with the series recognize the rabbit\u2019s connection to Ai Hoshino. On the other hand, Akane\u2019s artwork showcases her enjoying a cozy moment, sipping a warm drink in a beautifully decorated Christmas setting.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the official \u201cOshi no Ko\u201d YouTube channel has uploaded a video message from Akane and Kana, extending warm wishes to their dedicated fan base. In the Japanese version, Kana is voiced by Megumi Han, while Akane is portrayed by Manaka Iwami. In the English dubbed version available on HDIVE, Kristen McGuire voices Akane, and Natalie Rial voices Kana. Notably, having both Akane and Kana deliver the holiday message is intriguing, considering their romantic rivalry for Aqua Hoshino\u2019s affection in the series.<\/p>\n
The year 2023 marked a significant success for the \u201cOshi no Ko\u201d series. Its anime adaptation premiered with a 90-minute episode, momentarily surpassing \u201cFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood\u201d as the highest-rated anime on My Anime List. The show also secured the top spot as Japan\u2019s most-searched anime in 2023, surpassing other popular titles like \u201cHell\u2019s Paradise: Jigokuraku,\u201d \u201cFrieren: Beyond Journey\u2019s End,\u201d and even \u201cDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.\u201d Additionally, \u201cOshi no Ko\u201d dominated the Japanese streaming service lists, ranking as the number one anime series for the Spring 2023 season based on viewership data.<\/p>\n
The opening theme song of \u201cOshi no Ko,\u201d \u201cIdol\u201d by Yoasobi, gained immense popularity on a global scale. It emerged as one of Google\u2019s top global search trends and was declared the most-played song of 2023 on Spotify Japan. Both the original and English versions of \u201cIdol\u201d have garnered substantial success on YouTube, with the Japanese version surpassing 390 million views to date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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