In Japan, in the past year 2023, a survey was conducted at Shinkenzemi elementary school on various topics, resulting in Ai Hoshino of Oshi no Ko as the third place, being surpassed only by “Mother” and “Friends” in relation to whom the children most admired. Then followed Frieren, the father figure was ranked very low, but that’s not all, the children were interested in their future, a future somewhat influenced by the industry.
Oshi no Ko’s Ai Hoshino becomes the most beloved character for children.
Through a survey conducted from November 10 to November 26, compiling 18,802 votes cast by the members of Shinkenzemi elementary school, the main theme being the future and their wishes for it. In each of the votes cast, there is a child who has dreams for this vote, being the opener, the survey of admiration, which concludes that Ai Hoshino, a key character of Oshi no Ko, is more admired than the father figure of the little ones.
So much is the influence of anime in the world, more in his native country, that characters like Ai hoshino or Frieren can take the highest places in surveys of admiration, but not only there, in the survey aimed at songs or musical themes most listened to, you can see how the Openings have taken some positions, if not a large part, an example is the Opening of Oshi no Ko, which is in the survey with a good amount of votes. In our page you can see how the Japanese themselves vote for this series as one of the best of the last decade, more specifically in this note.
On the other hand, something that has become very popular in elementary school children reflected in this survey are social networks, more specifically Youtube, which has become influential for the favorite phrases that the little ones usually say, in addition to having a great interest in foreign travel. In the survey about studies, children positioned English language in the first place, being the second place programming, some additional words about this is that, Japanese people want to work abroad, that is why their great interest in learning languages.
In a deeper section, children are interested in the topic of war, which, it seems, makes them think continuously about this kind of conflicts, in the recent events in Russia and Ukraine, something that gives a lot to think about, children should not live it or even witness it, but it is a reality. If you would like to take a look at the survey, you can do so from here.
Oshi no Ko has become a worldwide phenomenon with the passing of its broadcast episodes, at the conclusion of this one, it remains as the best anime of the year 2023 and is expected to remain as one of the best of the decade creating its mark in the history of Japanese animated series, so much so that it can influence the children of the world, entering their dreams and hearts.
Shifting the theme to something more futuristic, children have shown a deep interest in the new artificial technologies surrounding the spotlight around the world, some wanting to work with them or create their own mechanisms, feeling excited about the future. The Japanese, in this case, children seem interested, from an anime character like Ai Hoshino, to wars or new technologies, but also in things as fun as anime openings like Oshi no Ko and Sousou no Frieren.
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