Derivative Works Without Love Are NG! Official "Oshi No Ko" Release, Abiko Samejima's Passionate Gesturing GIF Becomes a Hot Topic "Abiko-sensei Really Moves a Lot"

The official X account for the "Oshi No Ko" TV anime has updated its posts. A GIF video and dialogue featuring the extremely popular manga artist Abiko Samejima (CV: Ayane Sakura) who appears in the series has been released, and her comical yet desperate manner has become a topic of conversation.

The released image is a GIF video featuring Abiko alone from the series. Accompanied by the text "'But if you leave them alone, they'll try to sell outrageous things!? They'll try to release figures with tons of exposure where the boobs go boing! They'll try to release some kind of sexy pillow covers!'", it captures the disheveled-haired Abiko raising both hands and stomping her feet in fierce protest. This is a scene where she passionately speaks about the licensing of rights related to the work, and it's filled with dynamic energy that makes you mentally replay her desperation to protect her own work and her distinctively rapid-fire speech.

The reason she appeals so desperately is not to criticize all derivative products and fan works. Her own stance is that derivative works and cosplay done with love are fine. However, she wants to stop things from going in an extreme direction if left unchecked. It's also suggested that she understands the adult circumstances, including the situation of the production committee that has invested money to obtain the rights to merchandise and music.

This post has received many reactions, including voices praising the character's movements such as "Abiko-sensei was amazing" and "Abiko-sensei really moves a lot," as well as comments enjoying the synchronization between Ayane Sakura's performance and the visuals, such as "I can hear her voice even without sound!" and "Ayaneru's voice automatically replays in my head."

"Oshi No Ko" is based on a manga by Aka Akasaka (original story) × Mengo Yokoyari (artwork), serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha), and is a popular work that has surpassed a cumulative total of 25 million copies worldwide (including digital).

In this work, the story begins when Goro, who works as an obstetrician-gynecologist in a regional city, is reincarnated as the child of his "oshi" idol Ai, and depicts the mystery surrounding Ai's sudden death, Aqua's revenge, and the behind-the-scenes of the entertainment industry. The TV anime's first season was distributed in April 2023, the second season in July 2024, and with its innovative setting in the entertainment industry and shocking developments, it dominated SNS trends and became a huge topic. Great expectations are being placed on the third season, which began broadcasting and distribution in January 2026.

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