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· Arima Kana is a main character in 'Oshi no Ko' with the moniker 'a genius who can cry in 10 seconds'.
· She is popular for her visuals and human-like personality, but in the original work, her somewhat sharp personality led to many anti-fans.
· However, in the anime, Kana's words and actions are generally softened, giving a different impression from the original.
· The anime production team is actively adjusting and favoring Kana in various ways.

· In Season 1 of the anime, Kana's character is largely the same as in the original, but in the 'First Stage' arc, Kana's character song 'Full Moon' was released, and the video was also distributed on YouTube.
· In the Season 1 finale, during the new B-Komachi's live performance, Kana's part was particularly emphasized, and the scene 'I'll be your favorite idol' was further highlighted.
· From Season 1, thanks to Kana's voice acting and direction, her words and actions give a softer impression than in the original.
· Words and actions that might have been somewhat annoying or bothersome in the original were changed into charming scenes in the anime, so viewers who first encountered her through the anime likely didn't feel any displeasure towards Kana.
· Her acting and idol portrayal were depicted in more detail than in the original, further highlighting Kana's diligent efforts.

· In Season 2's 'Tokyo Blade' arc, Kana played Tsurugi, a main character in the manga.
· In the original, Tsurugi used a single sword, but in the anime, it was changed to dual-wielding.
· Compared to the original, Kana's acting screen time significantly increased, and while Aqua's part was almost the same as in the original, Tsurugi's screen time saw the most additions.
· Several scenes where Aqua ad-libs to Kana were also added.
· A scene where Aqua and Kana talk under a cherry blossom tree in their school uniforms was added, along with shojo manga-like direction.
· After Kana and Aqua's past connection was recalled, Kana was depicted showcasing her true abilities as in the original.
· Melt's stage scenes were also heavily reinforced, but compared to the original, Kana received the most enhancements.

· Aqua and Kana's date scenes were also significantly enhanced.
· Even though Kana was late, Aqua was waiting, and Aqua bought Kana a warm latte with heart latte art.
· When Aqua and Kana went to eat meat, a scene where they took a picture together was also added.
· A scene where Aqua smiles at Kana was also added, making the date story much richer.
· A scene where Kana worries about what will happen between Aqua and Akane after returning home was also added.
· In the epilogue movie released on YouTube, it was revealed that Aqua paid not only for the latte but also for the meat.

· Although Ruby was the main character in the 'Pop In 2' MV shoot, Kana was also depicted with significant importance.
· The thumbnail for the official 'Pop In 2' YouTube channel featured Kana.
· 'Pop In 2' was structured with Kana as the superficial main character and Ruby as the underlying main character, designed to make both Kana and Ruby shine in different ways.
· Overall, it was a dynamic where Ruby surpassed Kana, but since Kana was the superficial main character, she also had shining direction.
· The production team's intention to let Kana shine as much as possible was evident.

· Season 3 included the 'Scandal Arc,' which received much criticism in the original work.
· In the anime, the 'Scandal Arc' adjusted and altered Kana to an unprecedented degree.
· Many scenes that drew complaints in the original were heavily modified or deleted.

Category	Original Manga	Anime
Scandal Incitement	Ambiguously implied Ami Mako trapped Kana.	Ami Mako clearly leaked the meeting with Director Shima, emphasizing Kana was trapped.
Dinner Appointment	No description.	Clearly depicted as originally a three-person appointment, but Ami canceled, leaving only Kana and Director Shima.
Aqua's Intervention	Aqua found Kana and spoke directly.	Aqua informed Mem-cho of Kana's location and left without direct conversation.
Apology Scene	Briefly apologized only to Miyako.	Emphasized standing and bowing to apologize to Miyako, Ruby, and Mem-cho.
Conversation with Aqua	Kana expressed overt romantic feelings to Aqua, self-pitying attitude.	Worried about Aqua and Ruby's future, stated it was unfair to sell her love to protect herself, softened romantic feelings depiction.
Suspension of Idol Activities	Gave the impression of quitting selfishly.	Emphasized responsibility for the scandal, depicted as a decision to avoid harming B-Komachi.
Aqua-Akane Breakup	Briefly handled a scene that received many complaints.	Depicted briefly so as not to leave a strong impression.
'Ally' Nickname	Aqua's reaction was subtly depicted, emphasizing Kana's unrequited love.	Aqua's reaction was depicted indifferently, showing Kana's efforts as futile, but maintaining her special status to Aqua.

· Among anime viewers, there were almost no opinions of disliking Kana; in fact, even original fans often re-evaluated Kana after seeing her in the anime.
· Kana became one of the characters who benefited the most from the anime.

· In the epilogue movie, Aqua and Kana's conversation scenes were also depicted for two consecutive weeks.
· In the Episode 32 epilogue movie, there was a scene where Kana shed fake tears to get Aqua to treat her, and Aqua clicked his tongue and replied 'Annoying,' showing his unreserved attitude towards Kana.
· In the Episode 33 epilogue movie, Kana thought of other nicknames for Aqua besides 'Ally,' but Aqua firmly refused.
· Aqua and Kana's inability to properly listen to each other was expressed through subtitles, creating a comical atmosphere.
· These epilogue movie scenes served to complement the reduced interaction between Aqua and Kana in the main story.

· There are three reasons why Arima Kana receives so many adjustments and preferential treatment in the anime.

Category	Details
1. High Popularity	· Kana's merchandise sales are comparable to Ai's among 'Oshi no Ko' characters. · Merchandise frequently sells out, recording much higher sales than Akane. · The production team likely did not want to damage the image of a popular character.
2. Minimal Impact on Story Core	· Kana is barely involved in the revenge plot, making it easy to alter her character without disrupting the original's main flow. · Akane is deeply involved in the story's core, making alterations difficult. · Ruby also has a strong connection to Ai, making major alterations difficult.
3. Production Team's Affection	· Many anime staff and famous creators are Kana fans. · Her portrayal is notably emphasized, and drastic alterations would have been impossible without strong affection from the production team.

· Since the original's evaluation of Kana in the 'Scandal Arc' was mixed, alterations were expected in the anime, and indeed many changes were made.
· As a result, almost no negative feelings towards Kana accumulated among anime viewers.
· This can be seen as the fruit of the anime production team's efforts.
· Although the momentum of 'Oshi no Ko' has somewhat waned compared to its peak in Season 1, Kana's image has significantly improved thanks to the anime.
· Kana received many adjustments not only in the anime but also in the live-action adaptation.
· If problematic scenes involving Kana that remain in the original are animated, it is highly likely they will be altered given the current trend.
· Kana is the character who benefited the most from the anime among all characters, and due to her position within the story, she is a character whose anime portrayal is easy to alter.