What is MEM-cho's real name? [Oshi no Ko] Official Setting Decryption: Why is her true name still a mystery?
In the super popular anime "Oshi no Ko," B-Komachi member MEM-cho has become an indispensable highlight of the story with her lively and cute image and powerful online marketing skills. Fans are very curious about her background, and one of the biggest mysteries is: "What is MEM-cho's real name?"
This article will delve into the official settings for you, reveal the secret about MEM-cho's name, and explore why the author chose to keep her real name a mystery.
What is MEM-cho's Real Name? Official Setting Revealed
Directly revealing the answer: In the official settings of the "Oshi no Ko" manga and anime, MEM-cho's real name has never been revealed. No matter how fans try to unravel the clues, they cannot find any hints about her real name in the main story.
This is actually a deliberate arrangement by author Aka Akasaka and illustrator Mengo Yokoyari. As a successful YouTuber and internet celebrity, MEM-cho knows very well how to manage her public image and draw a clear line between work and private life. For her, the identity "MEM-cho" is a professional stage name, a "persona" created to survive in the harsh entertainment industry, and hiding her real name is a way to protect her real life.
How did the name "MEM-cho" come about?
Since it's not her real name, how did the somewhat unique stage name "MEM-cho" come about?
Actually, when she first started her online activities, the stage name she used was very simple, just **"MEM"**. As her popularity grew on the live streaming platform, fans began affectionately adding the Japanese diminutive "ちょ" (cho) to the end of her name. Over time, the name "MEMちょ" became fixed. This name, given by the fans, was eventually accepted by her, and she even used it in formal settings like TV programs, making it her most widely known alias.
Compared to her real name, her age is an even bigger "secret"!
Although her real name is a mystery, another more widely known "secret" about MEM-cho is her real age. She publicly claims to be an eternal 18-year-old JK (high school girl), but in reality, she was already 25 years old when she first appeared in the story.
Behind her lie about her age lies a painful past. Because she had to take care of her sick mother and younger brothers, she missed the golden period to become an idol. When she finally had the chance to pursue her dream, she faced obstacles everywhere due to being overage. Therefore, when she transitioned to the online world, she used "18 years old" as her weapon to fight, and eventually, with her excellent social media skills, she successfully joined B-Komachi, realizing her long-delayed idol dream.
In summary, MEM-cho's real name remains an unsolved mystery in "Oshi no Ko." But perhaps, for her, the name "MEM-cho," created by the fans and carrying her dreams and struggles, has already become more meaningful than any real name.
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