Japanese Children Rank Anime Idol Above Their Own Fathers in Admiration Survey
• Japanese kids admire Oshi no Ko anime character Ai Hoshino more than their own fathers, according to a large 2023 survey
• Ai Hoshino ranked 3rd on the list of most admired people/characters, behind only "Mother" and "Friends"
• Fathers ranked 8th on the list of most admired people/characters
• Reasons for Ai's admiration include her singing, dancing, cuteness, positivity, idol talent and compassion
• Anime/manga-related careers (like animator) ranked high on kids' list of future ambitions