
【Oshi no Ko】The Mystery of Arima Kana and Baking Soda: From the Title "Genius Child Star Who Licks Baking Soda," Seeing Her Glory and Struggles
In the phenomenal anime 'Oshi no Ko,' each character carries the light and shadow of the entertainment industry, and among them, Arima Kana is undoubtedly one with an extremely鲜明 personality and experiences. When fans passionately discuss her, they always mention an interesting keyword—'baking soda.' This seemingly nonsensical nickname is not just a widely circulated meme, but also an important symbol贯穿 her entire character生涯, representing her talent, setbacks, and rebirth.

The Origin of 'Licking Baking Soda': The Absolute Confidence of a Child Prodigy
This nickname originated from Arima Kana's child star days. Back then, the young girl,凭借 her astonishing acting skills, was hailed as the 'child prodigy who can cry in ten seconds.' On a film set, when staff marveled at how effortlessly she could控制 her crying scenes, she stated with full confidence and even a touch of pride that this skill was easy for her. However, the phrase 'can cry in ten seconds (10秒で泣ける)' was misheard by Hoshino Ruby, due to发音 similarity, as 'lick baking soda (重曹を舐める).'
From then on, the title 'the child prodigy who licks baking soda' was unexpectedly born and became her代名詞. This nickname perfectly captured her state at the time: possessing unparalleled talent, full of absolute confidence in her acting skills, yet also carrying a hint of childish傲气. This amusing misunderstanding even led to an official collaboration with manufacturers, launching co-branded baking soda products,可见 her immense popularity.
Falling from the Clouds: The Bitterness and Struggle Behind the Baking Soda
However, this crown of 'genius' became a heavy枷锁 for the grown-up Arima Kana. Her acting was too outstanding; on set, she would often unintentionally steal the spotlight from the lead actors, causing the industry to keep her at a distance. To survive in the残酷 entertainment industry, she had to learn to cooperate with others and hide her锋芒, transforming from a shining prodigy into a 'handy' tool in the eyes of directors.




