The lyrics for the TV size version of the OP theme song "Fatal" for the second season of the TV anime Oshi no Ko (premiering on July 3) have been released in advance.

"Fatal" is a song by the artist GEMN (pronounced "Gem"), who is in charge of the OP theme song for the second season of the TV anime Oshi no Ko. On GEMN's official website, liner notes, which appear to be written by the participating members, are being released for two consecutive weeks. There is a lot of speculation on social media about who wrote them.

The released lyrics seem to be limited to the portion that will be aired in the opening. The lyrics feature many words pronounced as "Ai" and are filled with rhymes pronounced as "a-i" in Japanese vowels. The content consistently evokes Hoshino Ai, the center of B-Komachi and the mother of Aqua and Ruby. This point is similar to the theme song of the first season of Oshi no Ko, YOASOBI's "Idol".

Additionally, the lyrics conclude with the phrase "beloved fatal." It is speculated that the lyrics are from Aqua's perspective, who is consumed by revenge for Ai's murder.

While there hasn't been an official announcement, it is believed that the unit name "GEMN" is derived from "GEMINI," which represents the zodiac sign Gemini, by removing the "I" from "GEMINI," symbolizing Ai Hoshino. It's fascinating to see how not just the lyrics but also the unit name "Fatal," the theme song for this time, reflects the broken bond of the twins due to Ai's absence.

"Oshi no Ko," which began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in April 2020, is a story set in the entertainment industry. The protagonist, Goro, a gynecologist, meets his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, but dies in an incident. He is reincarnated as Ai’s child, leading him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry alongside her.

The original manga, written by Aka Akasaka, known for the popular manga "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War," won first place in the "Next Manga Awards 2021" comics category.

The series features characters from various entertainment industry roles, including idols, actors, directors, and producers, depicting the industry's world realistically. The TV anime aired from April to June 2023 and gained immense popularity.

The opening theme song "Idol" by YOASOBI topped the latest "Oricon Weekly Digital Single (Single Song) Ranking" and "Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking" announced on June 28, with a weekly play count of 26,011,303. It achieved over 20 million weekly plays for 10 consecutive weeks, making history as a social phenomenon. Additionally, a live-action adaptation is set for release this winter, with a drama series to be exclusively streamed worldwide on Amazon Prime Video and a movie to be distributed by Toei.

The second season of the anime, airing in July, will cover the "Tokyo Blade" arc, featuring characters Aqua, Kana Arima, and Akane Kurokawa, who are set to perform in the 2.5-dimensional stage play "Tokyo Blade."

Oshi no Ko 2 OP "Fatal"

Source : ORICON NEWS