【Oshi no Ko】The Truth Behind Arima Kana's Backlash Incident? Analyzing the Dating Reality Show Arc, Who Was Truly Cyberbullied?
Preface: The Double-Edged Sword of the Internet Era – Cancel Culture
When discussing "Oshi no Ko," a work that profoundly depicts the entertainment industry, "cancellation" is an unavoidable keyword. Many fans, when searching, link "Arima Kana" with "cancellation incidents," but there is actually a common misunderstanding here. This article will deeply analyze the "Dating Reality Show Arc" from the anime's first season, clarify the sequence of events, and reveal which character was truly at the center of the online bullying storm.
The Stage of the Incident: "Now, Let's Fall in Love Seriously"
The starting point of the story is Aqua deciding to participate in a dating reality show called "Now, Let's Fall in Love Seriously" (abbreviated as "Now in Love") in order to extract information about "Ai" from the producer Katsuya Kaburagi. Other participants included MEM CYO, Kengo Morimoto, Yuki Sumi, and two key figures – the familiar child prodigy Arima Kana and the young star of the theater troupe "Lalalai," Akane Kurokawa.
Arima Kana maintained her usual tsundere and straightforward style on the show, while Akane Kurokawa, due to her serious personality and lack of skill in presenting herself on camera, was not prominent in the early stages of the program.
The Trigger of the Cancellation Incident: An Accident Maliciously Edited
The explosion point of the cancellation incident stemmed from an interaction on the show. Akane Kurokawa, striving to perform well, accidentally scratched the face of fellow participant Yuki Sumi during an argument. This was originally an accident, but through malicious editing by the production team seeking drama and ratings, Akane Kurokawa was portrayed as a scheming "villainess" who would attack her companions.
After the episode aired, online舆论 instantly ignited. Viewers unaware of the truth were incited by the edited footage and launched a devastating online attack against Akane Kurokawa. A flood of insults and death threats poured into her social media, plunging Akane, who already had low self-esteem, into immense mental pressure.
Clarifying the Truth: Arima Kana Was Not the Main Target of the Cancellation
Thus, it can be seen that the main target of the "cancellation incident" in the Dating Reality Show Arc was not Arima Kana, but Akane Kurokawa. As an observer and co-performer in the incident, Arima Kana also expressed concern for Akane Kurokawa's plight. Like the other members, she witnessed how online bullying distorted the facts and pushed a serious young actress to the brink of despair.
This plotline profoundly reflects the real-world internet ecosystem, particularly alluding to the 2020 tragedy of Hana Kimura from the Japanese reality show "Terrace House," using it to explore the seriousness of media literacy and online violence.
The Turning Point: Aqua's Rescue Operation
Seeing that Akane Kurokawa was being driven by online bullying to attempt suicide, Aqua stepped in to save her in time. Using his intelligence and understanding of media manipulation, he united the other members of "Now in Love" (including Arima Kana) to film a clarification video. The video showed the members' friendly private interactions and Akane Kurokawa's hardworking, serious side, successfully reversing public opinion and rescuing Akane from the hell of cancellation.
Conclusion: Reflecting on the Boundary Between Reality and Fiction
The "cancellation incident" in "Oshi no Ko" is a plotline with significant real-world relevance. It is not only a key turning point in the story but also forces the audience to confront the cruelty of the entertainment industry and the dangers of the online world. Although many mistakenly link this incident to Arima Kana, after clarifying the truth, we can better understand the core message author Aka Akasaka wants to convey: the "reality" seen on screen is often a carefully orchestrated script. As viewers, maintaining independent thinking and refusing to become perpetrators of online bullying is a literacy that everyone in this era should possess.
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